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Director, Retail Media

Epic Search Partners, New York, NY, United States

Salary: $125,000 - $165,000

Job type: Full Time


We are recruiting on behalf of a high-growth marketing and analytics firm that partners with leading retail and consumer brands to drive measurable marketing performance and revenue growth.

The company combines media expertise, strategic consulting, and advanced analytics to help brands optimize marketing investment across digital and retail media channels. The organization has received more than 125 industry and workplace awards , including recognition as a Best Place to Work by Inc. multiple times, Ad Age’s Best Places to Work in 2025 and 2026, and a seven-time Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company.

They are currently seeking a Director, Retail Media to help lead strategy across key client accounts and support the continued growth of the firm’s retail media practice.

Role Overview
This is a senior, client-facing leadership role responsible for developing and guiding retail media strategies for major consumer and retail brands. The Director will partner closely with clients and internal teams to shape investment strategy, translate performance insights into actionable recommendations, and drive measurable business growth.

This role will also contribute to the continued development of the organization’s retail media practice, helping establish best practices, mentor team members, and identify new opportunities across the evolving retail media landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Lead retail media strategy and planning for priority client accounts

Develop long-term retail media roadmaps and investment frameworks

Serve as a senior strategic advisor to clients, building and maintaining executive-level relationships

Translate performance data and insights into strategic recommendations and growth opportunities

Partner with performance media teams to ensure alignment between strategy and execution

Collaborate with analytics, performance media, and client services teams to support full-funnel marketing strategies

Identify opportunities to expand client investment across Retail Media Networks

Help evolve and scale the organization’s retail media practice , including frameworks, best practices, and go-to-market messaging

Identify emerging retail media platforms and technology opportunities

Build and strengthen relationships with retail media partners such as Amazon and other RMNs

Contribute to new business development , including RFP responses and client pitches

Provide thought leadership on retail media trends, strategy, and measurement

Mentor and support the development of retail media specialists on the team

Required Experience

9+ years of experience in digital media, retail media, commerce media, or eCommerce marketing

Strong expertise with Amazon Advertising, including Amazon DSP

Experience working with Retail Media Networks such as Roundel, Walmart Connect, Instacart, Criteo, or similar platforms

Experience leading retail media strategy and investment planning for consumer or retail brands

Background working within a media agency, retail media platform, or advertising technology environment

Experience managing client relationships and presenting to senior stakeholders

People management or team leadership experience

Strong understanding of full-funnel paid media including search, social, programmatic, display, and video

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate performance data into business insights

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $125,000 – $165,000 depending on experience and location

Performance bonus eligibility

401(k) with company match

Fully covered medical, dental, and vision insurance

Annual wellness stipend

Generous PTO and flexible work environment

This role operates in a hybrid model , with employees expected to work from either the New York City or Dallas office approximately five days per month , with occasional travel for client meetings.

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