Director of Literacy for Étoile Academy developing literacy curricula and supporting teachers. Collaborating with educational leaders to improve student literacy outcomes across K - 8 grades.
About the role
- Associate Director leading retail media teams with expertise across endemic platforms at Croud. Focused on innovation and client performance within the retail media landscape.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and develop a team of 3-5 retail media specialists, including both endemic platform experts (Amazon Sponsored Ads, Walmart Connect, Roundel Media Studio, etc.) and retail media-focused programmatic specialists
- Act as a player-coach: willing and capable to be hands-on when needed, but primarily focused on coaching, developing, and elevating team capabilities
- Manage team towards internal operational targets and profitability metrics
- Responsible for hiring and onboarding new retail media team members
- Foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the retail media practice
- Serve as the day-to-day lead, mapped to senior retail media client stakeholders, working in partnership with holistic leadership teams (Client Leads and Account Directors)
- Develop deep expertise in clients' business objectives, product portfolios, retail partnerships, and e-commerce strategies
- Lead the development of integrated retail media strategies that span endemic platforms (Amazon Sponsored Ads, Walmart Connect, Roundel, Instacart Ads, etc.) and retail-focused programmatic activation (Amazon DSP, Walmart DSP, Trade Desk retail partnerships)
- Proactively create and deliver performance forecasts, budget recommendations, and strategic initiatives to meet and exceed client KPIs
- Collaborate with analytics teams (internal and client) on measurement including incrementality testing, closed-loop attribution, and retail media lift studies, bringing knowledge of partner and platform-specific analytic offerings to the conversation (Amazon Marketing Cloud, Walmart Luminate, etc.)
- Stay at the forefront of retail media innovation and ensure clients benefit from emerging opportunities across the retail media ecosystem
- Support team members to ensure flawless campaign execution and operational delivery against client and internal KPIs
- Lead the development of best practices, processes, and institutional knowledge for retail media activation
- Evaluate, recommend, and implement retail media management platforms and tools (Pacvue, Skai, Stackline, etc.) to enhance team efficiency and client outcomes
- Partner with cross-functional teams (Analytics, Strategy, Creative) to deliver comprehensive retail media solutions
- Play a key role in building and scaling Croud's retail media practice as a strategic differentiator
- Contribute to new business efforts through prospect account audits, capability presentations, and strategic recommendations
- Develop thought leadership content including case studies, POVs, and insights that establish Croud's retail media expertise
- Identify and evaluate emerging retail media platforms, technologies, and partners
- Collaborate with leadership to define retail media service offerings, pricing models, and go-to-market strategies.
Requirements
- Clear passion for retail media and the evolving commerce media landscape
- Minimum of 4 years of hands-on retail media experience across endemic platforms (Amazon Sponsored Ads, Walmart Connect, Roundel, Instacart Ads, or similar) and/or retail-focused programmatic buying (Amazon DSP, Walmart DSP, Trade Desk retail partnerships)
- Experience managing both upper-funnel (awareness, consideration) and lower-funnel (conversion, sales) retail media campaigns
- At least 2 years of direct line management experience, mentoring and training
- Demonstrated expertise with retail media management platforms (Pacvue, Skai, Stackline, or similar)
- Strong understanding of retail media measurement including incrementality, closed-loop attribution, and platform-specific analytics capabilities
- Familiarity with e-commerce strategy and retail partnerships (bonus, but not required)
- Experience contributing to new business pitches and practice development initiatives
- Ability to translate complex retail media concepts into clear, strategic narratives for clients and stakeholders
- Mathematical and analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent communication, organizational, and presentation skills
- Proven experience managing client expectations and building trusted advisor relationships
- Impeccable attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence
- Degree level education or relevant equivalent experience.
Benefits
- PTO/ Vacation: 20 days vacation a year
- 12 public holidays observed
- Sick Days: 7 days annually
- Summer Fridays: Early finishes from Memorial Day to Labor Day
- Bereavement Leave: Paid time off for personal loss
- Parental Leave: Enhanced leave plus FMLA through NY state
- 401(k) Savings Plan
- Sales commission with pitch opportunities
- Recruitment referral bonus
- Pre-tax commuter benefits
- Full Paid Medical Insurance for Employee Only (including dental and vision)
- Dependent contribution to Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Employer paid life insurance coverage
- Monthly gym membership stipend
- Access to personalized health guidance via Health Advocate
- Free Citi bike membership
- Membership to TalkSpace (Mental Health Support)
- Hybrid workspace support - home office setup is provided
- Agile working policy
- Complimentary access to fruit, cereals, snacks, soft drinks, tea, and coffee
Job title
Job type
Experience level
Salary
Degree requirement
Tech skills
Location requirements
Senior Director managing biostatistics at Bristol Myers Squibb. Leading cross - functional collaboration and providing statistical input for global product strategies.
Director of R&D Quality Intelligence & Transformation at Bristol Myers Squibb leading innovation in data - driven quality capabilities. Collaborating with cross - functional teams to enhance quality oversight through digital solutions.
Director of Clinical Review ensuring College Board exams accurately reflect test - taker aptitude. Leading a team for documentation review and managing accommodations for test - takers with disabilities.
Director managing Substance Use Disorder services at Carle Health, overseeing hospital - based and community programs. Leading strategic planning, compliance, and clinical excellence in substance use services.
Assoc Director, Medical Information handling unsolicited medical requests and empowering partners at Gilead. Leading MI initiatives and collaborating across functions to improve patient outcomes.
Executive Director of Digital Quality leading a technical team at Gilead. Overseeing digital quality functions and driving digital transformation in health product systems.
School Director overseeing early childhood education programs at The Nest Schools. Emphasizing teacher support, curriculum resources, and career growth in a nurturing environment.
Assistant Director leading operations at The Nest Schools, providing high - quality early childhood education. Overseeing staff, budgets, and school initiatives in a supportive environment.
Brand Performance and Planning Director leading annual planning and strategic projects at Pfizer's U.S. Vaccines business. Analyzing performance data and collaborating with cross - functional teams to drive brand success.