Retail Media Key Partnership Manager

The Retail Media Key Partnership Manager manages and grows a portfolio of strategic advertiser and agency partnerships within the convenience and fuel retail media ecosystem. This role is responsible for driving revenue through the execution of high-impact full-funnel media programs across onsite offsite and in-store channels while ensuring strong client relationships and ongoing performance optimization.Reporting to the Senior Manager Retail Media Sales the Key Partnership Manager plays a critical leadership role by mentoring junior sellers or account managers serving as a trusted partner to advertisers and translating retail media strategy into executable programs aligned with shopper behavior trip missions and daypart dynamics.ESSENTIAL DUTIESThe position includes but is not limited to the following essential job duties responsibilities and requirementsKey Partnership & Revenue ManagementOwn and manage a portfolio of priority CPG brand and agency partnerships with accountability for meeting and exceeding assigned revenue targets.Lead the full sales lifecycle for assigned accounts including opportunity identification media plan development pricing recommendations negotiation support and renewal growth.Serve as a strategic advisor to advertisers aligning media solutions to brand objectives shopper behavior and retail priorities.Identify upsell opportunities across onsite offsite and in-store media channels to drive incremental revenue.Campaign Strategy Execution & OptimizationTranslate advertiser objectives into actionable full-funnel retail media programs in collaboration with planning ad operations and creative deliveryOversee campaign execution working with planning team to ensure seamless launch and ensure accuracy pacing and performance against KPIs.Collaborate with planning team to maximize results and provide optimization recommendations to improve performance and maximize return on ad spend.Deliver clear data-driven insights and reporting that show campaign impact and advertiser value.Cross-Functional CollaborationPartner closely with Sales Marketing Analytics Merchandising and Operations to ensure retail media programs align to enterprise goalsContribute advertiser feedback to inform product enhancements sponsorship development and media innovation.Support the Senior Manager in internal and external business reviews with account-level insights and performance summaries.Team Leadership & Professional DevelopmentProvide day-to-day guidance mentoring and support to junior team members partnership managers or sales specialists.Model strong client management solution selling and executive communication skills.Support onboarding training and best-practice development within the retail media sales organization.Serve as a subject-matter expert in retail media execution and advertiser partnership management.JOB REQUIREMENTSBachelors degree in Marketing Business or related field.5-8 years of experience in retail media digital advertising media sales or shopper marketing.Demonstrated success managing complex advertiser or agency relationships and delivering revenue growth.Experience executing multi-channel media programs with measurable performance outcomes.Strong communication presentation and relationship-management skills.Prior experience mentoring or leading junior teammates preferred.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Complete physical activity inventory of the position includesWork requires frequent sitting standing walking and use of keyboardcomputer.Work requires occasional bending reaching and liftingmoving up to 35 pounds.Work is subject to tight deadlines and interruptions can be stressful.Travel to store locations as necessary.Sit for long periods of time.Operate computer keyboard and mouse for data entry.View computer monitorHear and speak via telephone.Reach forward andor overhead.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Working conditions inventory of the position includesThe noise level in the work environment is usually moderate at a normal range.The lighting will include natural light from the outside as well as fluorescent lighting throughout the work areas.Work with minimum direction and periodic supervision.JOB DESCRIPTION ACKNOWLEDGMENTThis Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed in this position and it is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all the duties responsibilities functions and qualifications required of the position. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties and will be evaluated in part on performance of the tasks listed in this job description. As with all positions the responsibilities and duties of this position may change. The Company reserves the right to revise this Job Description at any time with or without notice. This Job Description does not constitute a contract for employment and either the incumbent or the Company may terminate employment at any time for any reason with or without notice.Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act the ADA and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Companys Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process. Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer.The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act the ADA and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Companys Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.Click below to review information about our companys use of the federal E-Verify program to check work eligibilityIn EnglishIn Spanish