Spark Foundry was built during the most transformative time in the history of advertising and marketing. We deliver everything a traditional media agency has to offer and have grown into one of the world's most successful agencies by helping brands evolve their marketing by leveraging identity, commerce, artificial intelligence, and more to connect with people. Transformation is part of our DNA. Spark Foundry's start-up spirit delivers high-touch approaches and a never-ending desire to challenge the status quo. Combined with Publicis Media's powerhouse soul leveraging connected data assets, advanced AI applications, and investment clout, we "Bring HEAT to Brands." No other agency possesses the expertise that we do to address today's most pressing challenges to drive business transformation through media.
The Manager, Commerce is responsible for overseeing the successful execution and management of retail media programs, operating as the day-to-day tactical client and retailer POC for select retailer(s), supported and in close collaboration with the Associate Director. You will be responsible for the full campaign life cycle of retail media campaigns (managed & self-service) across Search and Display, from tactical planning, to set-up, optimization, budget management, reporting and billing, using a combination of native retail platforms, and third-party campaign management tools (Skai/Pacvue) to ensure objectives and KPIs are achieved. The ideal candidate requires strong team organizational skills, attention to detail and advanced-level eCommerce/retail experience.
Our Commerce team works across a diverse range of industry verticals, from SME to enterprise level multi-national clients within the agency. As such, we are looking for an enthusiastic commerce expert with an entrepreneurial approach to continue elevating our Commerce practice and client business outcomes.
Account Management
Tactical Lead
Leadership & People Management
Data & Tech
3+ years of account management experience in online advertising, direct marketing, or e-commerce with increasing levels of responsibility within an agency or media company, including client-facing responsibilities
2+ years of hands-on account management experience in online advertising with a focus on e-commerce
In-depth experience managing full campaign live cycle from tactical planning, to set-up, optimization, reporting and billing. Experience with self-service Retail Media across one or more of the following retailers required - Amazon, Walmart, Target, Kroger, Instacart, Criteo), for both Search and Display channels.
Proven capability demonstrating retail campaign management tools Skai and/or Pacvue, with Profitero shelf-intelligence/monitoring experience a bonus
1+ years of demonstrated success in managing and leading people within a team environment
Knowledge of shopper media is a plus
Experience in ecommerce marketing for both brand-building and direct response initiatives
Technically strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency, including deep understanding of Excel and similar analytical tools
Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities
Solid verbal and written communication skills, with polished presentations skills a must
Desire to work in an industry which is constantly evolving and presenting new and unique challenges
Our Publicis Groupe motto "Viva La Différence" means we're better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger. It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent. Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMTTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Compensation Range: USD $81,225.00 - USD $116,655.00/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 7/10/2026.