Retail Media Specialist

Description

Central Garden & Pet Dog & Cat Segment is searching for a Retail Media Specialist with 2+ years' experience in our Neptune City, NJ facility.

This role will sit on the Digital Marketing and E-Commerce Team, supporting the execution of Sponsored Ads campaigns on Amazon, Walmart, and Chewy for Nylabone, Best Bully Sticks, Four Paws, Cadet, and Barkworthies brands. This position will report to the Sr. Retail Media Manager and support campaign optimizations & analyses, keyword research, budget pacing & tracking, reporting, and cross-functional support as needed.

The ideal candidate has direct hands-on-keyboard experience, ideally in an agency or in-house brand setting, managing and optimizing Sponsored Ads campaigns across a complex portfolio of brands and product categories. Amazon advertising experience is a must, additional platforms (Walmart, Chewy) are a plus. This person is highly analytical, comfortable with ambiguity, and well-versed in e-commerce and retail media trends (Amazon specifically). They are collaborative, autonomous, organized, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious.

This position is based out of our Neptune City, NJ facility 5x a week

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the Retail Media Manager in the tactical execution of Sponsored Ads campaigns (Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, Sponsored Video, Sponsored Display) on Amazon, Walmart, and Chewy.

Support hands-on keyboard campaign setup, management, optimizations, and reporting.

Develop and collaborate on keywords, targeting, and overall campaign strategy.

Manage continuous improvement of campaign performance and track against a robust set of KPIs (ROAS, CPC, CTR, NTB, Sales, ROI, Share of Voice)

Create actionable insights and recommendations in conjunction with the Retail Media Manager.

Oversee campaign budget pacing and assist the Retail Media Manager in budget tracking.

Collaborate with Digital Marketing and Creative to create impactful imagery and video content to use in ad campaigns.

Collaborate with vendor and marketplace sales leads to align campaign coverage with inventory changes and promotions / key tentpole events.

Work cross-functionally with Inventory Planning, Creative, Content, PIM Team, Sales, Brand Marketing, and Digicomm.

QUALIFICATIONS

4-year college degree or equivalent experience in marketing, business, analytics, or related field.

2+ years of hands-on experience managing and optimizing Amazon Sponsored Ads campaigns for multiple brands and / or clients simultaneously. Experience with Amazon DSP, Walmart Connect, Chewy, Criteo, Citrus Ad, Instacart Ads, and other ad platforms is a plus. Experience managing Amazon Sponsored Ads campaigns in a hybrid 1P / 3P business, a big plus.

Preferred experience with retail media campaign management / reporting tools such as Pacvue, Skai, Perpetua, CommerceIQ, and Teikametrics, as well as marketplace insights platforms like Helium 10, Jungle Scout, Profitero, Stackline, etc.

Strong analytical skillset, proven ability to analyze and interpret data, prepare and present reporting, and communicate results, insights, and recommendations.

Experience in Microsoft Office is required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Certifications for Amazon Advertising (Foundations, Sponsored Ads, Optimization, Video Ads) and Walmart Connect (Retail Media) are preferred. Other platforms (ex : Criteo) are a plus.

Strong understanding of the E-Commerce and Retail Media landscape along with available technology and tools.

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and collaborate cross-functionally in a highly matrixed and fast-paced environment.

Intellectual curiosity and thirst for innovation and success.

Highly analytical, organized, proactive, and has a positive attitude.

POSITION INFORMATION

This position pays $80,000 - $100,000 year depending on experience

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS :

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Free Life and Disability Insurance

Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution

Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Access to thousands of free online courses

Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!

Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)

Referral Program with cash bonus

Access to on-demand pay

Paid parental leave

A more complete list of benefits can be found here www.CentralBenefits.org

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ : CENT), (NASDAQ : CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2024 net sales of $3.2 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future of the pet and garden industries. The Company's innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro ® , Aqueon ® , Cadet ® , C&S ® , Farnam ® , Ferry-Morse ® , Four Paws ® , Kaytee ® , Nylabone ® and Pennington ® , strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central is based in Walnut Creek, California, with 6,450 employees primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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