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Senior Retail Media Specialist

Chicago, Illinois, United States

About Flywheel

Flywheel's suite of digital commerce solutions accelerate growth across all major digital marketplaces for the world's leading brands. We give clients access to near real-time performance measurement and improve sales, share, and profit. With teams across the Americas, Europe and APAC, we offer a career with real impact, endless growth opportunities and the support you need to be the best you can be.

The Opportunity

The Senior Commerce Specialist leads a portfolio of accounts across multiple eCommerce platforms (Amazon, Walmart, Target, and others), blending retail optimization with media strategy to drive comprehensive digital commerce success. You'll manage client relationships, develop integrated strategies, and mentor junior team members while directly impacting client ROI and company growth.

What You Will Do:

• Manage account portfolios and conduct strategic reviews across retail and media channels
• Develop and execute integrated retail and media strategies to maximize ROI and retention
• Analyze marketplace and media data to identify opportunities, recommend optimizations, and improve sales and margins
• Define optimal media channel mix (Sponsored Ads, DSP, Video, etc.) and execute award-winning campaigns
• Optimize product pages, metadata, and promotional strategy
• Create data-driven presentations, budgets, forecasts, and biweekly reporting
• Serve as a subject matter expert on eCommerce platforms and retail media
• Educate clients on best practices and how retail and media tactics work together
• Collaborate with Customer Success, Sales, and Product teams
• Mentor junior team members and identify process improvements

Who You Are:

• 2-3+ years of eCommerce, client management, digital marketing, or data analysis experience
• Strong background in paid search (PPC), DSP/programmatic activation, or multi-channel media strategy
• Deep knowledge of eCommerce marketplaces and Amazon's advertising ecosystem
• Advanced data analysis, Excel, and PowerPoint skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Detail-oriented, solution-focused, and collaborative
• Passionate about Commerce and retail media with ability to learn quickly and adapt

Flywheel Commerce Network is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location.

Salary Range

$70,000 - $73,000 USD

Working at Flywheel

We are proud to offer all Flywheelers a competitive rewards package and unparalleled career growth opportunities and a supportive, fun and engaging culture.

• We have office hubs across the globe where team members can go to feel productive, inspired, and connected to others - team members go into Hub Offices 3x a week
• Competitive paid time off, including annual leave plus paid public holidays
• Great learning and development opportunities
• Benefits that help you live your best life
• Parental leave and benefits
• Volunteering opportunities
• If you're looking to connect with teammates on a topic of inclusion and identity, chances are there's an ERG for that.
• So you know: The hired candidate will be required to complete a background check
• Learn more about us here: Life at Flywheel

The Interview Process:

Every role starts the same, an introductory call with someone from our Talent Acquisition team. We will be looking for company and values-fit as well as your professional experience; there may be some technical role-specific questions during this call. Every role is different after the initial call, but you can expect to meet several people from the team 1:1 and there might be further skill assessments in the form of a Take Home Assignment/Case Study Presentation or Pair Programming/Live Coding exercise depending on the role. In your initial call, we will walk you through exactly what to expect the process to be.

Inclusive Workforce

Flywheel Commerce Network's goal is to create a culture where all individuals of all backgrounds feel comfortable in bringing their authentic selves to work. We want all people to feel included and empowered to contribute fully to our vision and goals. Flywheel Commerce Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. All applicants will receive fair consideration for employment. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

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