Director, Retail Search

OverviewAs our CPG clients increasingly rely on us to help manage their paid search activities across Amazon, Walmart, Target, Instacart, Kroger and other key retailers, we are looking for a Director, Retail Search to lead the company’s best-in-class retail search practice into its next phase of evolution and growth. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of building & executing winning search strategies for brands on retail media platforms; is a tinkerer and out-of-the-box thinker who is always looking for innovative ways to help clients find an edge; and is a strong leader who can inspire a team to achieve results they didn’t previously think possible.ResponsibilitiesManage clients’ paid search investments across key retail media platforms (e.g. Amazon Advertising, Walmart Connect and Instacart) – including considerations for campaign setup/architecture, KPI & benchmark setting, item prioritization, budget allocation (always-on and seasonal), keyword research & selection, bidding guardrails, day-parting, pacing & optimization parameters and measurement & reportingCollaborate with cross-functional peers to translate high-level strategy into detailed, actionable brand- and retailer-specific search plans; and to determine the best way to integrate paid search within the broader omni-channel marketing mixLead the current team of hands-to-keyboard retail search buyers; provide inspiration, guidance and mentorship to help them achieve optimal campaign results for our clients; and develop & nurture the existing talent and build out the team as needed to keep pace with the rapid change of pace in the industryWork with our Analytics & Data Science team to set thoughtful KPIs & benchmarks, deliver best-in-class reporting, and drive automation throughout the measurement & optimization processMaintain existing relationships with key retail media networks, search platforms (e.g. CitrusAd and Criteo) and third-party software and data platformsStay current on the latest news, developments and trends in the industry, and regularly share updates, education, key learnings, best practices and case studies with clients and internal stakeholdersInitiate test & learns to try out new hypotheses, ideas, approaches and/or partner capabilities that could unlock significant performance improvements for our clientsQualificationsExtensive experience building & executing winning search strategies for brands on retail media platforms while workingat an agency, retailer media network, aggregator, brand/manufacturer or other relevant companyDeep expertise in the fundamentals of paid search strategy, planning, campaign management, measurement and optimizationStrong familiarity and existing relationships with retail media networks and third-party search platforms like Amazon Advertising, Walmart Connect, Instacart, CitrusAd and CriteoFirsthand hands-to-keyboard buying experience on native or third-party platforms is preferred – as your team will be seeking guidance, expertise and mentorship in this area – but not requiredDynamic, empathetic leader with seasoned team management and mentoring skillsAmbitious self-starter who takes ownership of and great pride in his/her workCreative and strategic thinker who gets excited about taking on and solving complex challengesCurious and dissatisfied with the status quo, always thinking of ways to improve and growCollaborative team player and great listener, but unafraid to challenge peers or clients when necessary in order to achieve the best results for the projectConfident presenter and clear, persuasive communicator (verbal and written) of complicated informationDoer (v. a talker) with a “roll up your sleeves and figure it out” mentalityAdept at analyzing results, synthesizing data, drawing out insights & implications and developing insightful & actionable recommendations; experience using tools & platforms such as Pacvue, Analytic Index, Power BI and Tableau is preferredAdditional informationThe Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or moreMonetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and FertilityMonetary assistance and support for pet adoptionEmployee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balanceTuition AssistancePaid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and moreMatching Gifts programsFlexible working arrangementsWork 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 alliancesThe benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on anannual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.Publicis Digital Experience is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact . All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO pensation Range: $119,510- $155,325 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 11/30/2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-27