Manager, Retail Media (Amazon DSP) - Ovative Group : Job Details

Manager, Retail Media (Amazon DSP)

Ovative Group

Job Location : Minneapolis,MN, USA

Posted on : 2025-08-16T01:04:46Z

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About Ovative GroupOvative Group is an independent, full-funnel media, measurement, and creative firm. Leveraging our deep industry expertise, we help brands like Best Buy, Domino's, American Eagle, The Home Depot, Post, Disney, Tumi, Michael Kors, Boost Mobile, and UnitedHealth Group transform their media and measurement programs. The result? Profitable growth that speaks for itself.

About Ovative GroupOvative Group is an independent, full-funnel media, measurement, and creative firm. Leveraging our deep industry expertise, we help brands like Best Buy, Domino's, American Eagle, The Home Depot, Post, Disney, Tumi, Michael Kors, Boost Mobile, and UnitedHealth Group transform their media and measurement programs. The result? Profitable growth that speaks for itself.At Ovative, we don't just track data, we redefine success. How do we do it? Our proprietary MarTech platform, EMRge helps businesses transform marketing into a driver of sustainable growth. Powered by Enterprise Marketing Return (EMR), our differentiated approach to holistic media buying, planning, and measurement, EMRge is the first MarTech platform to measure businesses holistically. We're all about raising the bar every day, and it shows. Our work has been recognized by organizations like Digiday, Google, Inc. 5000, USA Today, and Search Engine Land.About The RoleThe Retail Media team is developing industry-leading strategy, optimizations, and measurement of the retail media landscape. We envision that Retail Media will play an increasing role in the marketing mix and our team is positioned to be a strategic partner to move our clients forward. As an Audience Activation Manager on the team, you will help guide the vision and drive the results. Your core mission will be to accelerate the impact retail media advertising has on improving enterprise marketing return. The ideal candidate demonstrates great critical thinking, solid understanding of retail media and is motivated by driving results for our clients.Responsibilities Of Retail Media Audience Activation ManagerClient relationship management

  • Own, manage and grow the overall relationship and performance of some of Ovative Group's largest clients
  • Lead day-to-day management of client retail mediaprograms including:
    • Clearly defining program objectives, tactics and KPIs
    • Developing and delivering client communication
  • Effectively manage client relationship and establish trust and credibility
  • Strive to be the best interaction of the client's day
Performance media management & execution
  • Guide, manage, and support execution of client retail media programs including:
    • Strategy and campaign planning for mid and upper funnel channels, like CTV, OLV, and Display
    • Strategic investment strategy & audience planning
  • Strategic partner management across key Retail Media Networks (Amazon, Walmart, Instacart, Home Depot, Target, etc.) and technology partners (The Trade Desk, Verizon/Yahoo, Meta, Pinterest, DV360, Google Ads, PromoteIQ, etc.)
  • Work with cross-channel team leads to regularly evaluate the effectiveness of media briefs and update based on changes to overarching business strategies, client feedback, learnings, and research
  • Streamline planning process with cross-channel planning teams, account managers, retailers, and media partners
  • Actively identify new test and learn opportunities to build on expertise and unlock new capabilities
  • Custom analysis, reporting and insights that can scale across the channel
  • Creative management & analysis
Team leadership and employee development
  • Be a leader in defining and building our Retail Media practice
  • Drive strategic channel capabilities forward and owning key solution area accountabilities
  • Support staffing strategy and help recruit, train and manage new Ovative team members
  • Inspire your direct reports to reach their quarterly, annual, and long-term goals
  • Foster a culture of open communication and 360-degree feedback
Cross-functional strategy & thought leadership
  • Act as a subject matter expert for Retail Media by continually evolving Ovative's approach to best practices; vetting and partnering with new technology companies; managing planning and execution tools, and staying on top of emerging trends
  • Develop and drive forward multi-channel digital media strategies and roadmaps aligned with client program growth goals
  • Support higher level, cross-functional marketing strategy projects by providing deep media expertise
Skills & Requirements
  • 6+ years of media experience
  • Programmatic buying experience for channels like CTV, OLV, and Display, ideally directly with Amazon
  • Proven mastery of: Execution with retail media technologies and tools (e.g. Amazon Advertising (AMS, DSP, AAP), The Trade Desk, Pacvue, Criteo, PromoteIQ, Profitero, and other technologies)
  • Proven mastery of: External partner management
  • Previous experience in performance marketing, retail, or eCommerce preferred
  • Experience managing direct reports
Pay TransparencyAt Ovative, we offer a transparent view into three core components of your total compensation package: Base Salary, Annual Bonus, and Benefits. The salary range for this position below is inclusive of an annual bonus.Actual offers are made with consideration for relevant experience and anticipated impact. Additional benefits information is provided below.For our Manager positions, our compensation ranges from $79,000 to $132,000, which is inclusive of a 20% bonus.Benefits Of Working At Ovative GroupWe provide strong, competitive, holistic benefits that understand the importance of your life inside and out of work.Culture:Culture matters and we've been recognized as a Top Workplace for ten years running because of it. We demand trust and transparency from each other. We believe in doing the hard and complicated work others put off. We're open in communication and floor plan. We're flat – our interns sit next to VPs, our analysts work closely with senior leaders, and our CEO interacts with every single person daily. Put together, these elements help foster an environment where smart people can support each other in performing to their highest potential.Ovative is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can participate and thrive. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind, including on the basis of race, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Our policies reflect this commitment—for example, our medical leave benefits are inclusive of same-sex partners, ensuring equitable care and support for all families.Compensation and Insurance:We strive to hire and retain the best talent. Paying fair, competitive compensation, with a large bonus incentive, and phenomenal health insurance is an important part of this mix.We're rewarded fairly and when the company performs well, we all benefit.Tangible amenities we enjoy:
  • Access to all office spaces in MSP, NYC, and CHI
  • Frequent, paid travel to our Minneapolis headquarters for company events, team events, and in-person collaboration with teams
  • Flexible paid vacation policy
  • 401k match program
  • Top-notch health insurance options, inclusive of same sex partners
  • Family formation benefits including reimbursement options for fertility, pregnancy, and parenting needs
  • Monthly stipend for your mobile phone and data plan
  • Sabbatical program
  • Charitable giving via our time and a financial match program
  • Shenanigan's Day
Working at Ovative won't be easy, but if you like getting your hands dirty, driving results, and being surrounded by the best talent, it'll be the most rewarding job you'll ever have. If you think you can make us better, we want to hear from you!

Seniority level
  • Seniority levelMid-Senior level
Employment type
  • Employment typeFull-time
Job function
  • Job functionSales and Business Development
  • IndustriesAdvertising Services

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