Buyer, Retail Media Network

Pinckney Hugo Group, LLC•City of Syracuse, NY

6d•$65,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Pinckney Hugo Group is seeking a Buyer, Retail Media Network to support national CPG clients across leading retailer media platforms. This is a hands-on keyboard role responsible for building, activating, optimizing, and reporting on campaigns across retail media ecosystems. This position works closely with our Shopper Marketing, Media Strategy, and Analytics teams to develop full-funnel retail media programs spanning onsite search, onsite display, and offsite media. WHY WE'RE HIRING? The short answer? We're looking to keep a good thing going. An independently owned full-service marketing agency, Pinckney Hugo Group has grown consistently over the past 20 or so years. We've created bigger and better work, added to our capabilities and expanded to serve a wider range of regional, national and international clients. It's all happened because we've been able to bring in incredibly talented and dedicated people to help build something special. And because we don't plan on slowing down anytime soon, we're posting career opportunities like this one. WHY PHG? For starters, you'll have the chance to work on some of the biggest brands and most exciting projects in the world — all from right here in Upstate New York, and in some cases, from the comfort of your home. You'll be challenged, but you'll never be on your own. What we offer takes a full team. And we're just that — a team. A group of complementary talents that, when unleashed together, can do anything we set our minds to. OUR HIRING PHILOSOPHY At Pinckney Hugo Group, we believe that diversity improves our agency and helps us to better serve our clients by offering different views, perspectives and experiences. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and team, and aspire to better reflect the brands and people we serve. We strongly encourage people of color, members of the LGBTQAI+ community, people with disabilities and other underrepresented groups to apply to join our team. No matter who you are, you'll find opportunity here. We'll empower you to work on amazing brands with incredible teams, all while giving you the space you need to make this time whatever you want it to be. Apply today and explore all the ways you can grow with us. You'll be glad you did — and we will too.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in digital media buying with direct retail media platform experience
Executes campaigns independently with guidance
Contributes to optimization and reporting
Hands-on experience with one or more: Walmart Connect, Kroger, Meijer, H-E-B, Albertsons, Publix
Strong understanding of:
Retail search and keyword strategy
Onsite display formats and audience targeting
Offsite retail media extensions
Experience working with CPG brands strongly preferred
Proven ability to manage budgets and optimize toward performance KPIs
Strong analytical skills with ability to translate data into actionable insights
Excellent communication, organization, and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple campaigns and priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

Execute retail media campaigns across platforms including Walmart Connect, Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM), Meijer, H-E-B, Albertsons, and Publix
Build and manage campaigns across:
Retail Search (Sponsored Products / Keyword Bidding)
Onsite Display (Banner, PDP, Category placements)
Offsite Media (Programmatic, social extensions, audience targeting)
Perform hands-on campaign setup, trafficking, bid management, and optimization within each platform
Monitor pacing, budgets, and performance daily; proactively adjust to meet KPIs
Partner with Shopper Marketing to align media strategies with in-store, ecommerce, and promotional initiatives
Analyze performance data to identify trends, insights, and optimization opportunities
Develop reporting and dashboards highlighting ROAS, ROI, new-to-brand shoppers, and incrementality
Communicate performance, insights, and recommendations to internal teams and clients
Stay current on retail media trends, beta opportunities, and platform changes

Benefits

Hybrid work – split your week between working in our office or at home
Generous PTO policy, including flex time
Paid parental leave
Medical, vision, dental benefits
Resources for savings and investments such as our 401(k) plan with company match
Company-sponsored events and swag
Dog friendly work environment
Opportunities to learn, develop, network, and connect

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