Media Manager (Retail Media Planner)
VML, Chicago, IL, United States
What We Are Looking For
The Media Manager (Retail Media Planner) will be responsible for planning, negotiating and executing omnichannel media strategies across several retail media networks. You will be able to manage daily planning and analysis, while maintaining strong relationships with internal teams, publishers and partner agencies.
What You'll Do
Assist in omnichannel retail media strategy development and execution for a large CPG client's commerce efforts
Develop and share POVs on new client opportunities
Manage the daily oversight of campaign activities
Manage campaign authorizations, budgets, reconciliations
Act as a liaison between the media and account team to ensure that project milestones, timelines, and deliverables are met
Interact daily and maintain rapport with retail media networks and vendors
Analyze research data and media/marketing information; share information with clients
Monitors and assess ongoing campaign performance; assist in strategic analysis of campaigns
Monitor and track media spend, compare against client budget, and alert team of any discrepancies
Develop an understanding of new/emerging media developments and share with the broader team internally
Who you are
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Keen attention to detail and problem‑solving skills
Able to build relationships across the team, department, vendors and clients
Proactive and collaborative approach, anticipating potential problems and obstacles to project success, communicating concerns and potential solutions with the team
What You'll Need
1-3 years of media planning experience in an agency setting
Retail Media/Commerce experience highly preferred, but digital media experience also considered
Experience partnering with cross‑functional team members including account management, project management, strategy, and creative
What We Offer
Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
Competitive benefits | What we offer full‑time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar‑for‑dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
Growth‑minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real‑time feedback, growth‑oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.
The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job‑related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package.
$45,000—$100,000 USD
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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What You'll Do
Assist in omnichannel retail media strategy development and execution for a large CPG client's commerce efforts
Develop and share POVs on new client opportunities
Manage the daily oversight of campaign activities
Manage campaign authorizations, budgets, reconciliations
Act as a liaison between the media and account team to ensure that project milestones, timelines, and deliverables are met
Interact daily and maintain rapport with retail media networks and vendors
Analyze research data and media/marketing information; share information with clients
Monitors and assess ongoing campaign performance; assist in strategic analysis of campaigns
Monitor and track media spend, compare against client budget, and alert team of any discrepancies
Develop an understanding of new/emerging media developments and share with the broader team internally
Who you are
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Keen attention to detail and problem‑solving skills
Able to build relationships across the team, department, vendors and clients
Proactive and collaborative approach, anticipating potential problems and obstacles to project success, communicating concerns and potential solutions with the team
What You'll Need
1-3 years of media planning experience in an agency setting
Retail Media/Commerce experience highly preferred, but digital media experience also considered
Experience partnering with cross‑functional team members including account management, project management, strategy, and creative
What We Offer
Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviors to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
Competitive benefits | What we offer full‑time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) to a generous 401k match (100% dollar‑for‑dollar match, up to 5% of salary contribution), and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
Growth‑minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real‑time feedback, growth‑oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.
The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job‑related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package.
$45,000—$100,000 USD
We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office an average of four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
WPP (VML) is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.
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