DEPT® · 6 months ago
Senior Director, Retail Media
Chicago IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $165K/yr
10+ years expDEPT® is a pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for brands. They are seeking a Senior Director of Retail Media to lead the retail media team for a flagship partnership in the Consumer Electronics space, focusing on wearable technology and driving strategy, sales, and delivery across various platforms.
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No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead the end-to-end development and delivery of retail media programs across Search, DSP, Content, and Retail Strategy; partnering with specialist leads to ensure executional excellence and innovation
Co-create and drive the global retail media roadmap for the client in close collaboration with DEPT® strategists, project managers, and media planners
Act as a senior lead across all retail touchpoints, ensuring seamless integration across Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and emerging retail platforms globally
Translate brand and product strategy into retail media activation plans that drive measurable outcomes, especially in consideration and conversion
Own the relationship with retail media networks, advocating for beta access, strategic visibility, and joint innovation efforts (e.g., new functionality or measurement models)
Lead the integration of retail media data and insights into broader marketing and performance strategies, tying channel activity to business impact
Work closely with client stakeholders across media, retail, e-commerce, and partnerships to align on budgets, KPIs, and evolving retail requirements
Define performance targets across retail channels and lead reporting that connects channel execution with business growth and profitability
Be the strategic voice for retail within the cross-functional team, advocating for its role in shaping category leadership
Own and nurture senior-level client relationships; become a trusted partner that is not just focused on short term commercial success but a long lasting partnership
Support new business development or expansion of services through retail media strategy consultation and thought leadership
Provide resourcing recommendations and continuously monitor the effectiveness and bandwidth of the team (in collaboration with Project Manager)
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in retail media, performance marketing, or e-commerce ideally at a leading agency, consultancy, or platform
Deep understanding of retail platform mechanics, digital shelf drivers, and how media, content, and merchandising intersect
Proven leadership of omnichannel retail programs across search, DSP, on-site content, and audience strategy, particularly with Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, Target Roundel, etc
Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams of specialists with accountability for strategy, performance, and operational quality
Ability to confidently navigate client-side marketing, retail, and commercial teams, providing strategic clarity and earning trust
An analytical mindset with experience using data to tell stories, inform decisions, and optimize investments
Collaborative, empathetic leadership style with a bias toward clarity, accountability, and shared outcomes
Experience working with complex, matrixed client orgs with multiple stakeholders and objectives
Willingness to travel to client sites regularly
Preferred
Experience working across multi-market or global accounts, with fluency in regional retail dynamics
Have partnered with category or retail channel owners at large brands to shape media strategy and investment plans
Bring experience navigating the wearables or consumer tech category and understand product lifecycle and DTC/retail dynamics
Are passionate about building team culture, mentoring others, and raising the bar in how retail media is perceived and executed
Benefits
Healthcare, Dental, and Vision coverage
401k plan, plus matching
PTO
Paid Company Holidays
Parental Leave
Company
DEPT®
DEPT® is a Growth Invention company built to help the world’s most ambitious brands grow faster.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2019-12-20Acquired
Leadership Team
David Neal
Global CFO
Ashley Streb
Founder of Rocket Insights & partner at DEPT®
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