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Senior Associate, Commerce & Retail Media

Dentsu

Job Location:

Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 72000 - 80000

Posted: 15 May 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 12 August 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Job Description:

The Commerce & Retail Media team at Dentsu leads strategy activation and optimizations for a large buy-side Retail Media client. We are looking for a detail-oriented retail mediasavvy professional to join our team supporting a large CPG client with a primary focus onWalmart Instacart Target Kroger and Amazonretail media networks. As a Senior Associate you will demonstrate the ability to strategize plan optimize and report client marketing campaigns across Kroger Albertsons and other retail media networks. You will be primarily Digital/Display focused. You will be responsible for media planning working directly with clients and vendors reporting and ensuring the success of multi-channel campaign initiatives. Your responsibilities will include delivering reports insights and strategic projects all while supporting the team in execution and staying within budget.

You will report to the Associate Director Commerce & Retail Media.

You Will:

Media Planning & Strategy
- Develop display and digital media plans acrossWalmart Instacart Target Kroger and Amazonretail networks aligning with client objectives and brand priorities.
- Translate client goals into effective media strategies that drive awareness trial and sales lift.
- Partner with retailer media representatives to evaluate new opportunities and pilot programs.
Campaign Management & Execution
- Oversee end-to-end campaign setup trafficking and execution within retail media platforms.
- Manage creative specifications timelines and delivery to ensure campaigns launch on time and accurately.
- Serve as day-to-day contact for campaign execution questions and troubleshooting.
Optimization & Reporting
- Monitor campaign pacing delivery and performance making in-flight optimizations to improve ROI.
- Analyze results and provide actionable insights in client-facing reports and presentations.
- Identify test-and-learn opportunities to improve efficiency and performance over time.
Collaboration & Communication
- Partner with interna and external teams (client service analytics creative) to align campaign execution with larger brand strategies.
- Maintain strong working relationships with retailer media networks and vendor partners.
- Communicate performance results and strategic recommendations clearly to clients and senior stakeholders.

Qualifications:

1 years of experience in digital media planning/buying with direct experience in retail media networks preferred.
Hands-on experience withWalmart Connect Amazon Advertising Instacart Kroger (KPM) and Roundelstrongly preferred.
Background in CPG brands especially working with large clients.
Strong excel skills with the ability to identify trends and insights through data analysis
Well-honed communication skills and working in the rapidly evolving world of Commerce & Retail Media

The annual salary range for this position is $72000 - $80000. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors including relevant experience knowledge skills and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits available with this position include:

Medical vision and dental insurance
Life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
401k
Flexible paid time off
At least 15 paid holidaysper year
Paid sick and safe leave and
Paid parental leave.

Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits including but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act in accordance with its plans and further details regarding Dentsu benefits please visit .

To begin the application process please click on the Apply button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

At dentsu we believegreat work happens when were connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices currently located in Chicago metro Detroit Los Angeles and New York City are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles).Dentsumay designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote depending on the role and business your work location we expect our employees to be flexibleto meet the needs of our Company and clients which may include attendance in an office.

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Location:

New York

Brand:

Iprospect

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

Dentsu is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. We do this without regard to race color national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity age pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions ancestry physical or mental disability marital status political affiliation religious practices and observances citizenship status genetic information veteran status or any other basis protected under applicable federal state or local law.

Dentsu is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to among others individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity with us please send an e-mail toby clicking on the link to let usknow the nature of your accommodation request and your contact information. We are here to support you.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

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Dentsu

Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in approximately 120 countries.

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