Company description

With a history that dates back over 80 years, Starcom is a global communications planning and media leader. We are an agency still grounded in our founding principle that people are at center of all we do. Each day, we apply this belief to harness the transformative power of data and technology to inspire and move people and business forward. With more than 7,000 employees in over 100 offices around the world, Starcom partners with the world's leading marketers and brands, including Bank of America, Best Buy, Kellogg Company, McDonald's, Novartis, Samsung, Visa and more.

Overview

The eCommerce Manager is responsible for building and maintaining an effective and productive relationship with assigned client(s). The Manager will supervise a dedicated team in the creation, optimization, and execution of client’s eCommerce initiatives. This position requires a “hands-on” manager with astute attention to process and detail, who possesses the ability to apply this detailed knowledge to actionable insights and recommendations. Particularly as they relate to the client's Amazon growth and acceleration strategy. The Manager must have a mastery of Amazon Marketing Services (AMS) Paid Search/Sponsored Product Listings as well as Amazon Media Group (AMG) services such as on-site display advertising and AAP as well as adeptness with other major online marketplaces and related tools.

This position is both strategic and tactical in scope and requires the ability to apply detailed eCommerce knowledge to actionable insights and recommendations. They will assist the Associate Media Director and Director in driving strategic success within the team as well as helping to develop innovative strategies to meet and exceed client business objectives.

Responsibilities

Direct and manage the daily workflow of all eCommerce campaigns, including proposal development, campaign activation & maintenance, and post-buy recaps
Assist in overseeing the client's strategy and growth of Amazon Marketing Services (AMS) Paid Search/Sponsored Product Listings as well as Amazon Media Group (AMG) services such as on-site display advertising and AAP
Become an eCommerce subject matter expert for internal and external stakeholders by staying ahead of eCommerce trends
Partner with Associate Director to build end-to-end ecommerce strategy and plans for the client
Collaborate with direct reports, colleagues, and peers across the organization to provide insight and recommendations
Comfortable with ambiguity and quickly adjusts thinking and actions should the realities of a situation shift
Drawing on previous experiences, uses a variety of approaches to identify client needs and exceeding their expectations
Understands the complex cause and effect patterns that may underlie issues and/or opportunities and thinks beyond the obvious
Identify patterns and trends that relate to a particular situation and uses that knowledge to come up with creative solutions
Provides performance reporting against client goals with insights and optimization recommendations
Develop budget and performance projections for testing new partners or technology
Conduct monthly client billing audits
Partner with Associate Director to develop processes for improved work flow within Starcom and between agency partners and vendors
Maintain stellar relationships with the vendor partners to further advance Starcom as a preferred client partner
Provide formal training to new team employees
Work to master, identify, and communicate trends in search and in client industries

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred, preferably in marketing, advertising, business, engineering, statistics, economics, sociology, or equivalent
3+ years of media management experience with an emphasis on eCommerce platforms
1+ years hands-on experience managing and optimizing eCommerce-based media buys
Experience in applying search to brand-building & direct response initiatives
Strong analytics, organizational, and communication skills
Previous leadership/management experience is preferred
Experience with Amazon Marketing Services (AMS) Paid Search/Sponsored Product Listings and Amazon Media Group (AMG) services
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint as well as other equivalent programs and as appropriate specific industry tools and technology
A proven ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects effectively and work well under pressure to deliver high-quality work within tight deadlines
Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with the ability to think unconventionally in proposing solutions

Additional information

Starcom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
Tuition Assistance
Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
Matching Gifts programs
Flexible working arrangements
'Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to U.S. based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Compensation Range

$73,910 - $116,380 annnually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 10/20/2025.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact USMSTACompliance@publicis.com. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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