Senior Manager, Retail Search

Company Description

Profitero+ is the leading digital commerce company, trusted by more than 4,000 brands worldwide. We help brands break down silos and turn data into decisive action through intelligence-driven, end-to-end solutions that unify media, content, operations and strategy. Powered by advanced AI, robust digital shelf analytics across 1,400+ retailers in 70 countries and unmatched expertise from digital commerce specialists in 15 global hubs, our integrated solutions help brands accelerate profitable growth. Learn more at profitero.com

Overview

As the Senior Manager, Retail Search, you'll lead the development and execution of best-in-class retail search media campaigns, while guiding and mentoring a high-performing team of Search Managers and Specialists. You’ll own campaign strategy, structure, and optimization while driving results aligned with client objectives.

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve retail search activation strategy across retail platforms.
• Oversee a team of Search Managers and Specialists to ensure campaigns are built, optimized, and reported flawlessly.
• Develop keyword, ad group, audience, and targeting strategies tailored to client goals and platform capabilities.
• Collaborate closely with the Director, Retail Search to streamline operations and refine internal processes that improve performance and efficiency.
• Create and present strategic campaign recommendations and performance insights to clients and internal stakeholders.
• Drive the development of holistic retail media strategies, including media mix, channel investment planning, and budget allocations.
• Lead team training, development, and performance reviews, ensuring ongoing growth and capability building.
• Champion data-driven decision-making and instill best-in-class search practices across the team.
• Act as a key strategic advisor for both clients and internal commerce leaders.

Qualifications

We’re looking for a strategic thinker and hands-on leader who’s passionate about retail media and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• 6+ years of hands-on retail search experience, with a focus on campaign execution, optimization, and performance analysis.
• Proven experience with retail media platforms (Walmart, Instacart, Criteo, CitrusAds, Kroger/PromoteIQ).
• Experience managing and mentoring a team of media professionals.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to simplify complex data into actionable strategies.
• Confident communicator with a client-first mindset and the ability to lead discussions with senior stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Deep curiosity about the retail and omnichannel media landscape and a drive to continuously improve and evolve.
• Experience working with global CPG or retail brands.
• Agency background or high-growth eCommerce company experience.

Additional Information

The 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 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

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance.

You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits. You will also be eligible to participate in the Publicis 401(k) Plan after you complete 1,000 work hours in a consecutive 12-month period.

Profitero+ 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 [email protected].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $97,375 to $149,296 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 4/15/2026.