Associate Director, Commerce Media

Publicis Groupe Holdings B.V

New York, NY

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$95,950–$150,995 Per Year

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Animal Adoptions, Best Practices, Campaigns, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Customer Support/Service, Digital Media, Ecosystems, Employee Assistance Plan, Fast Food, Forecasting, Health Plan, Healthcare Reimbursement, Leadership, Mathematics, Media Buying and Planning, People Management, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Retail, Sales Management, Strategic Planning, Team Player, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills

LOCATION

New York, NY

POSTED

1 day ago

Company Description

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and brands, including Bank of America, Best Buy, Kellogg Company, McDonald's, Novartis, Samsung, Visa and more.

Overview

As an Associate Director, you'll be responsible for oversight of a team of media buyers and all campaign management activities they perform. You will be accountable for ensuring all retail/ commerce best practices are followed by your team and campaigns are set up, managed, and operated according to strategic plans. You will also assist in the final QA of campaigns prior to launch. You'll be responsible for identifying opportunities for process improvement and working to implement improved processes with your team. You will be the representative for the RMN Capability with other account leaders and should be able to explain to internal/client leadership complex Commerce media concepts in an easily digestible manner.

Most importantly, you must possess a strong inner drive to bring your knowledge and expertise across RMN search and Display to a growing team, enjoy working with some of the finest minds in the industry, and want to be a part of something truly unique that will have a lasting impact on some of the world's biggest brands.

Responsibilities

Directing and managing the daily workflow of commerce campaigns, including plan development, campaign activation and maintenance, and post-buy recaps
Interfacing with media strategy teams to build strategic shopper- focused campaign plans, communicate recommendations, and identify and deliver new solutions in a collaborative fashion
Serving as a true expert and educating internal commerce media teams on the RMN offerings, RMN search or display campaign setup and optimization strategies
Supporting in the development of the Commerce Media COE and spreading the Commerce Mindset throughout the entire Agency
Assuming accountability and ownership of campaign execution in platforms on Amazon
Building and maintaining strong relationships with commerce media partners
Developing and maintaining quality control procedures for campaign implementations
Understanding and effectively communicating our agency's value proposition in the commerce space, as related to the growth of current and prospective agency accounts
Monitoring and reporting on campaign performance
Participating in forecasting exercises for senior management
Embracing and encouraging a culture based on teamwork, collaboration, and intellectual curiosity

Qualifications

Six to nine years of deep experience in RMN search and display media buying.
Expertise in activating search and/or display campaigns within Amazon platforms
Experience with RMN campaign management platforms, such as Pacvue or Skai.
In depth understanding of media planning and programmatic buying
Proven experience with at least three or more years of people management experience, overseeing three or more reports in an account management/client services team
Strong fluency with the digital media ecosystem- you know this world by heart and you keep pulse with the rapid changes happening within it - and a clear, solid understanding of the media planning and buying process
Extensive experience in a client service position or role
The ability to organize and manage your work and that of the junior staff on the team
Strong analytical thinking and mathematical skills.
Excellent communication and writing skills-you're poised, precise, and above all, kind when relating to others
Solid presentation skills and presenting to key stakeholders or senior leadership with confidence
Willingness to travel as needed - you're open to new places, new faces and new ideas
A four-year college degree

Additional Information

Starcom 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.

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.

Compensation Range: $96,000-$151,000 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 12/31/2025.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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Compensation Range: USD $95,950.00 - USD $150,995.00/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 10/15/2025.

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