Media Manager

Job description

Podean is a leading marketplace agency helping brands accelerate growth across Amazon, Walmart, Target, TikTok Shop, and other digital commerce platforms. We combine strategic expertise, data-driven insights, and creative innovation to deliver measurable business outcomes for our clients.

We are seeking a skilled and driven Media Manager to lead the execution and performance of marketplace media campaigns. This is a client-facing role that requires hands-on experience with Amazon Ads and/or Mercado Libre Ads, as well as the ability to build strong client relationships, translate business goals into actionable media strategies, and clearly communicate campaign performance and recommendations.

What You'll Do:

- Serve as the primary client-facing contact for marketplace media, building strong relationships and acting as a trusted partner.

- Lead regular client conversations around campaign performance, strategy, optimizations, and growth opportunities.

- Develop and implement strategic media roadmaps, including test plans and risk/benefit analyses.

- Translate client business objectives into marketplace media strategies and tactical execution plans.

- Present performance insights, results, and strategic recommendations to clients in a clear and actionable way.

- Use data-driven insights and problem-solving skills to continually optimize campaign performance.

- Collaborate with internal teams and third-party partners to ensure successful campaign execution.

- Manage and mentor marketplace specialists, setting clear goals, timelines, and development plans.

- Conduct performance reviews and provide constructive feedback to foster growth and accountability.

What We're Looking For:

- 3+ years of hands-on marketplace media experience, including direct experience managing campaigns on Amazon Ads and/or Mercado Libre Ads.

- Proven client-facing experience, including leading client meetings, presenting campaign performance and recommendations, and managing ongoing client relationships.

- Strong knowledge of marketplace advertising, campaign optimization, performance analysis, and media strategy.

- Experience with additional advertising or marketplace platforms is a plus.

- Experience with LATAM eCommerce and retail media is highly valued.

- Proven ability to lead teams, coach junior staff, and drive results through others.

- Advanced data analysis and problem-solving skills with a strategic mindset.

- Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, charts; macros are a plus) and familiarity with media platforms such as PacVue, Sellics, Teikametrics, or Perpetua.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

- Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, remote, global environment.

Why Join Podean?

Podean is proud to be recognized as one of Digiday’s Best Employers for Remote Employees. We combine the energy of a fast-growing global agency with the balance and trust of a remote-first culture.

You’ll join a globally connected, award-winning team that values:

- 💰 Competitive compensation - aligned to experience and market benchmarks

- 🌎 Global collaboration - working with experts across regions and time zones

- 🚀 Career growth and development - opportunities to evolve as we scale

- 🏝️ 5-Year Sabbatical + Travel Stipend - After your 5-year anniversary, take a fully paid month-long sabbatical, plus a travel reimbursement to make your experience restorative and inspiring

- 💬 Positive-energy culture - grounded in respect, inclusion, and accountability

- 🏆 Meaningful impact helping some of the world’s most progressive brands grow