Publicis Commerce

Lead retail search paid campaigns and manage a team to optimize client results across multiple retail media platforms. | Extensive experience in paid search strategy for retail media, team leadership, and strong relationships with retail media networks. | About Publicis Commerce: Informed by data, our passionate team strives to deliver Hero Moments for our clients’ brands in the final mile of the retail customer journey. We pride ourselves on being able to provide winning client solutions delivered across 7 core capability areas: Data & Consumer Insights; Shopper Marketing & Integrated RTM; Field Marketing; Events & Activations; Promotional, Risk, Reward & Loyalty and Retail POS Strategy. Overview As 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. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance from our office in either New York or Chicago. Primary Responsibilities • Manage 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 & reporting • Collaborate 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 mix • Lead 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 industry • Work with our Analytics & Data Science team to set thoughtful KPIs & benchmarks, deliver best-in-class reporting, and drive automation throughout the measurement & optimization process • Maintain existing relationships with key retail media networks, search platforms (e.g. CitrusAd and Criteo) and third-party software and data platforms • Stay 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 stakeholders • Initiate test & learns to try out new hypotheses, ideas, approaches and/or partner capabilities that could unlock significant performance improvements for our clients Skillsets Required • Extensive experience building & executing winning search strategies for brands on retail media platforms while working at an agency, retailer media network, aggregator, brand/manufacturer or other relevant company • Deep expertise in the fundamentals of paid search strategy, planning, campaign management, measurement and optimization • Strong familiarity and existing relationships with retail media networks and third-party search platforms like Amazon Advertising, Walmart Connect, Instacart, CitrusAd and Criteo • Firsthand 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 required • Dynamic, empathetic leader with seasoned team management and mentoring skills • Ambitious self-starter who takes ownership of and great pride in his/her work • Creative and strategic thinker who gets excited about taking on and solving complex challenges • Curious and dissatisfied with the status quo, always thinking of ways to improve and grow • Collaborative team player and great listener, but unafraid to challenge peers or clients when necessary in order to achieve the best results for the project • Confident presenter and clear, persuasive communicator (verbal and written) of complicated information • Doer (v. a talker) with a “roll up your sleeves and figure it out” mentality • Adept 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 preferred 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. TWINOAKS 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 USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Range: USD $121,315.00 - USD $174,300.00/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 7/20/2026.

Lead and manage cross-functional project workflows, schedules, budgets, and process improvements. | Bachelor's degree with 4-6 years marketing or project management experience, strong organizational and leadership skills. | About Publicis Commerce: Informed by data, our passionate team strives to deliver Hero Moments for our clients’ brands in the final mile of the retail customer journey. We pride ourselves on being able to provide winning client solutions delivered across 7 core capability areas: Data & Consumer Insights; Shopper Marketing & Integrated RTM; Field Marketing; Events & Activations; Promotional, Risk, Reward & Loyalty and Retail POS Strategy. Overview We are seeking a Director, Project Management. Candidates must reside within a commutable distance from our Detroit (Troy), Chicago, or New York offices for a hybrid work schedule. Primary Responsibilities • Lead the day-to-day management and execution of all workflow in collaboration with key Agency cross-functional teams • Responsible for helping to prioritize projects and deliverables • Keeper of the cross-functional team’s schedules and owner of resourcing and workflow management • Develop project critical paths and timelines • Manage job jackets and job-level budgets, ensuring completion of programs within estimated hours and costs • Work closely with Finance leads to support overall billing and budget management • Maintain and update necessary reporting • Quality control and mitigate risk • Internal systems expert and keeper of process • Responsible for billing and workflow systems and training/implementation • Contribute to ongoing process refinements and ways of working Skill Sets Required • Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, business or related field • 4-6 years of marketing or advertising experience, agency or project management experience preferred • Experience in retail is a plus • Proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint • Ability to manage time, adhere to strict timelines, multitask and work well under pressure • Detail orientation and ability to ensure that projects are developed in line with client’s brand style and guidelines • Ability to lead and drive alignment across teams and seniority levels • Proactive nature in the seeking of work/responsibility • Dependability in execution of work and as member of assigned team • Enthusiastic, solution-oriented attitude in accepting work/new challenges • Desire to learn all aspects of the assigned client scope of work and tactics • Effective interpersonal skills working well across functions • Conscientious work ethic 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. Publicis Commerce 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 USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Compensation Range: $121,315 - $194,220 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 June 30, 2026.