Lead, Commerce - Agency
Posted: 07/29/2026
Job Number: 1959
Pay Rate: 125,000
Job Description
Lead, Commerce
What you’ll do:
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Lead Programmatic Media strategy across assigned accounts, translating client business goals into clear channel plans, audiences, investment recommendations, and measurement approaches
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Oversee campaign planning, setup, activation, optimization, pacing, and reporting across Amazon DSP, Walmart DSP, and other programmatic platforms
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Identify performance issues, recommend optimizations, and execute optimizations in-platform
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Serve as the primary programmatic point of contact for clients; lead portions of client calls, planning sessions, QBRs, and other strategic presentations
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Conduct campaign QA and performance analysis to ensure accurate setup, flawless delivery, strong data hygiene, and actionable insights
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Guide reporting processes and turn campaign data into clear performance narratives, implications, and recommendations for clients and internal teams
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Develop programmatic strategy within broader digital media plans, partnering with channel leads to deliver connected creative storytelling, audience strategy, and measurement
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Work with media partners and platforms to evaluate new capabilities and bring relevant, innovative solutions to clients
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Proactively identify opportunities to improve performance, expand client relationships, and grow Commerce Media investment
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Mentor and support team members in campaign strategy, execution, performance analysis, budget management, and client communication
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Manage junior team members as assigned, providing clear expectations, regular feedback, and support for their professional growth
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Support new business initiatives, process improvement, and the development and adoption of programmatic best practices across the team
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Proactively identifies and recommends new channel expansion and budget investment opportunities.
Who will love this role:
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A strategic thinker who enjoys connecting business goals, audience insights, media, and measurement
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A self-starter who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
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A confident communicator who can simplify complexity, lead client conversations, and build trust
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A hands-on leader who raises the quality of the work while helping others grow
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A curious, analytical mind that embraces testing, collaboration, and continuous learning
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A meticulous organizer
You should have:
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4+ years of programmatic media experience in an agency environment, including hands-on campaign activation and optimization
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Experience leading programmatic strategy and client relationships across multiple accounts
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Deep expertise with Amazon DSP; other major DSPs a plus
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Strong knowledge of first- and third-party audience strategies, measurement approaches, and incrementality testing
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Advanced proficiency in Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and analysis of large datasets
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Working knowledge of Amazon Marketing Cloud
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Experience mentoring or managing junior team members
