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Company Overview: 

iDerive is bringing data integration, visualization, and advanced data science to brands selling on Amazon and other marketplaces. Our platform empowers Marketing, Finance, and Operations to make better decisions by identifying opportunities and making recommendations. 

We are a fully distributed team, with team members in five US states.  

Job Description: 

We are seeking a highly motivated and results-driven Sr Amazon Paid Search Manager with expertise in Sponsored Search and Demand-Side Platform (DSP) strategies. As the Sr Amazon Paid Search Manager, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing our brands and partners’ online presence and driving sales through effective management of sponsored ad campaigns and DSP activities. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance brand visibility, increase product visibility, and achieve revenue goals on Amazon and other retail media platforms.

The Sr Amazon Paid Search Manager will be responsible for creating, monitoring, and tracking online marketing campaigns on Amazon as well as additional retail media platforms. You will successfully manage interesting and complex clients independently and lead day-to-day client engagement around e-commerce media performance and strategy. Additionally, you will drive client calls and monitor campaign activity against approved budgets. The Sr. Media Strategist will act as a partner for our clients and consult with them around investment levels, product assortment, and media backing while highlighting opportunities to achieve and surpass client KPIs.

 Responsibilities: 

• Sponsored Ads Campaign Management: Build, execute, and optimize end-to-end sponsored search & display campaigns on Amazon, ensuring alignment with brand objectives and performance targets.
• Client Services: Conduct in-depth advertising reports to present to clients on bi-weekly calls, own the marketing strategy across a portfolio of brands
• DSP Strategy Development: Develop and implement comprehensive strategies for Amazon’s Demand-Side Platform (DSP), utilizing data-driven insights to deliver targeted and effective advertising.
• Budget Management: Effectively manage advertising budgets across sponsored search and DSP campaigns, continuously monitoring spend and adjusting strategies for maximum ROI.
• Keyword Research: Conduct in-depth keyword research to identify relevant and high-performing keywords, leveraging them to optimize sponsored search campaigns.
• Ad Creative Optimization: Collaborate with creative teams to create compelling ad copy and visuals that resonate with the target audience and adhere to Amazon’s guidelines.
• Bid Management: Monitor and adjust bid strategies based on real-time performance data to ensure optimal ad placements and cost efficiency.
• Data Analysis: Regularly analyze campaign performance metrics and provide actionable insights to refine strategies, improve conversion rates, and achieve business goals.
• Competitor Analysis: Stay abreast of industry trends and competitors’ activities, leveraging insights to refine strategies and maintain a competitive edge.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including marketing, sales, and product, to align advertising strategies with overall business objectives.
• Amazon Algorithm Expertise: Stay updated with Amazon’s algorithm changes and leverage this knowledge to adapt strategies accordingly.
• Reporting: Prepare comprehensive reports detailing campaign performance, highlighting key metrics, trends, and areas for improvement

Qualifications: 

• 5+ years’ experience working in retail media advertising
• Experience in developing, managing, and analyzing online advertising campaigns
• Expertise in managing campaigns on Amazon’s Demand-Side Platform (DSP), including audience segmentation, retargeting, and performance analysis
• Knowledge of Amazon Retail Analytics, Amazon Vendor Central & Seller Central, Amazon Marketing Services, Amazon DSP, and Amazon Marketing Cloud (AMC)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, draw insights, and make data-driven decisions
• Proficiency in using analytics and bid management tools
• The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, demonstrate ownership, work collaboratively, be transparent, and be action and results-oriented
• Excellent understanding of Amazon’s advertising ecosystem, including search algorithms and ranking factors
• Demonstrated track record of achieving and exceeding revenue targets through successful advertising campaigns
• Works efficiently and is always looking to streamline processes and workflows
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong analytical skills are a must
• Moderate Excel skills are a must, with adequate knowledge of pivot tables and ‘VLOOKUP’
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university