Starcom · 2 hours ago
Media Manager, Commerce
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$74K/yr - $106K/yr
3+ years expStarcom is a global communications planning and media leader with over 80 years of experience. The Commerce Manager will build and maintain effective relationships with clients while supervising a team to execute eCommerce initiatives, particularly focusing on Amazon growth strategies.
AdvertisingBrand MarketingMarketing
Responsibilities
Direct and manage the daily workflow of all eCommerce campaigns, including proposal development, campaign activation & maintenance, and post-buy recaps
Assist in overseeing the client's strategy and growth of Amazon Marketing Services (AMS) Paid Search/Sponsored Product Listings as well as Amazon Media Group (AMG) services such as on-site display advertising and AAP
Become an eCommerce subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders by staying ahead of eCommerce trends
Partner with Associate Director to build end-to-end ecommerce strategy and plans for the client
Collaborate with direct reports, colleagues, and peers across the organization to provide insight and recommendations
Comfortable with ambiguity and quickly adjusts thinking and actions should the realities of a situation shift
Drawing on previous experiences, uses a variety of approaches to identify client needs and exceeding their expectations
Understands the complex cause and effect patterns that may underlie issues and/or opportunities and thinks beyond the obvious
Identify patterns and trends that relate to a particular situation and uses that knowledge to come up with creative solutions
Provides performance reporting against client goals with insights and optimization recommendations
Develop budget and performance projections for testing new partners or technology
Conduct monthly client billing audits
Partner with Associate Director to develop processes for improved work flow within Starcom and between agency partners and vendors
Maintain stellar relationships with the vendor partners to further advance Starcom as a preferred client partner
Provide formal training to new team employees
Work to master, identify, and communicate trends in search and in client industries
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher preferred, preferably in marketing, advertising, business, engineering, statistics, economics, sociology, or equivalent
3+ years of media management experience with an emphasis on eCommerce platforms
1+ years hands-on experience managing and optimizing eCommerce-based media buys
Experience in applying search to brand-building & direct response initiatives
Strong analytics, organizational, and communication skills
Previous leadership/management experience is preferred
Experience with Amazon Marketing Services (AMS) Paid Search/Sponsored Product Listings and Amazon Media Group (AMG) services or similar platforms
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint as well as other equivalent programs and as appropriate specific industry tools and technology
A proven ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects effectively and work well under pressure to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines
Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with the ability to think unconventionally in proposing solutions
Preferred
Previous leadership/management experience is preferred
Benefits
Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
Tuition Assistance
Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
Matching Gifts programs
Flexible working arrangements
'Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances
Company
Starcom
With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader.
5001-10000 employees
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