Account Lead, Programmatic Retail (Paid Media)

TL;DR

Account Lead, Programmatic Retail (Paid Media): Leading programmatic campaigns within the retail vertical with an accent on media buying sophistication and operational excellence. Focus on driving programmatic strategy, mentoring account teams, and optimizing performance across retail marketplaces.

Location: Remote (US) — Must be located in either the Mountain or Pacific time zones

Salary: $110,000 – $120,000 USD

Company

A pioneering technology and marketing services company that creates integrated end-to-end digital experiences for global brands.

What you will do

• Lead successful programmatic campaigns in the retail vertical through media buying sophistication and operational excellence.
• Manage and mentor a team of Account Managers and Coordinators, developing them into more senior roles.
• Cultivate and maintain strong client relationships, providing strategic programmatic leadership.
• Drive programmatic strategy and improve client performance.
• Collaborate with client services teams to provide client-first recommendations.
• Promote core values and drive a positive work environment and company culture.

Requirements

• 4+ years of Programmatic media experience, preferably in CTV, Display, and Video.
• Expertise in programmatic trading within retail marketplaces such as Walmart, Target, and Best Buy.
• Proficiency in various DSPs (The Trade Desk and DV360 preferred) and Ad Servers.
• Proven experience managing and mentoring direct reports.
• Must be located in the Mountain or Pacific time zones.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (E-Verify).

Nice to have

• Strong storytelling and deck-building skills.
• Deep experience in Google Analytics, Google Ads, and Facebook Ad Manager.
• Experience in data analysis and visualization using Data Studio or Tableau.
• Track record of crafting and participating in sales pitches and audits.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first work culture with high autonomy to solve client problems.
• Global opportunities across 20+ countries.
• Inclusive and barrier-free workplace committed to diversity and equity.
• B Corp-certified company focused on purpose-driven work.
• Flexible approach to compensation and leveling based on experience and impact.