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Commerce Media Associate

Mindgruve, San Diego, CA, United States


Overview Denver, CO

We are a global digital agency comprised of strategists, creatives, media experts, data scientists, and engineers driven by one common purpose — accelerate business growth through marketing and digital transformation. Named a top 3% Google Premier Partner and recognized by Inc. 5000 and Adweek’s 75 Fastest Growing Companies, we’re constantly looking for “A” players to join our team. The rapid growth is attributed to our strongest asset — our people. Our teams are highly collaborative and work closely with each client to set clear goals and objectives so that we can deliver exceptional results. Mindgruve is a place where every opinion is valued. Not only will you be empowered to contribute ideas, but you will also play a key role in the execution and driving success for brands across a variety of industries. Sound fun? Perfect — you’ll fit right in.

Mindgruve’s global media team consists of strategic and tactical experts across our core Media Pillars: Paid Search, Programmatic, Paid Social, Earned Media, Planning & Commerce Media. The Mindgruve Commerce division drives strategy across paid media, performance creative and retail operations for global and multi-national brands selling & advertising through the vast ecosystem of retail media networks and marketplaces around the globe. We are seeking a Commerce Media Associate with an appetite to manage and optimize media campaigns on retail media networks and online marketplaces, who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to tackle the challenges of an ever-evolving retail media landscape.

Mindgruve is seeking a self-motivated, results-driven Commerce Media Associate based in Denver, CO who can work a hybrid schedule, of Mondays, Tuesday and Thursday from our Denver office.

This role is ideal for someone eager to build expertise across retail media marketplaces including Amazon, Walmart Connect, Target Roundel, and other emerging retail networks, while supporting the planning, execution, and optimization of performance-driven retail media campaigns. The ideal candidate is analytically minded, detail-oriented, and motivated to learn how retail media drives full-funnel impact.

What You'll Do Here

Support Commerce Media Managers and Media Leads in developing and executing retail media strategies aligned to client business goals, product priorities, and marketplace dynamics

Assist in the setup, trafficking, pacing, and optimization of retail media campaigns across marketplaces (e.g., Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, Sponsored Display, onsite and offsite retail placements)

Monitor budgets and pacing to ensure full delivery and efficient spend against KPIs such as ROAS, CPC, CVR, and share of voice

Maintain accurate campaign documentation, including placement details, optimizations, and performance notes

Build and maintain client-facing dashboard reports and performance summaries specific to retail media metrics

Analyze marketplace performance data to generate insights around shopper behavior, product performance, conversion trends, and path-to-purchase

Assist with weekly and monthly client reporting, including performance recaps, testing insights, and optimization recommendations

Stay current on retail media platform updates, ad products, measurement capabilities, and best practices

Support internal teams and leadership with reporting related to spend, performance trends, and learning agendas

Develop a working understanding of eCommerce ecosystems, retailer data signals, and how retail media fits within broader full-funnel media strategies

We Need a Person With

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing, advertising, analytics, or a related discipline (or equivalent internship/ work experience)

0–2 years of experience in paid media, ecommerce, retail media, or performance marketing at an agency, brand, retailer, or tech platform

Strong interest in learning and working within retail media platforms such as Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, Target Roundel, Instacart, Kroger, or similar marketplaces

Familiarity with paid media fundamentals (budget pacing, KPIs, optimization, reporting); prior hands-on platform experience is a plus but not required

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across media, strategy, and analytics teams

Based in Denver, CO and can work a hybrid schedule, of Mondays, Tuesday and Thursday from our Denver office

High level of professional and personal integrity

Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on performance, data accuracy, and continuous improvement

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks, deadlines, and campaigns simultaneously

Compensation

Compensation: $25-$28 per hour (Pay range is based on a market reference point and potential job offers may vary based on the skills, education, the experience and geographic location of the individual candidate. The compensation range reflects base rate only.)

Compensation will be commensurate with experience. Additionally, for eligible full-time employees, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance; a flexible spending account; voluntary life and accident plans; and a 401(k) retirement plan with matching. We have six office locations in the US: San Diego, California, Los Angeles, California, Covington, Kentucky, Denver, Colorado, Nashville, Tennessee and Charleston, South Carolina. We\'re seeking local candidates (or those open to relocation) who are able to work collaboratively with us in one of our office\'s; however, based on business needs and unique job functions, some roles may be eligible for remote work. (Bonus points if you’re bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese.)

Mindgruve is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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