Account Manager- Retail Media

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 the centre 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, we are the flagship Publicis Media agency that uses our ‘Power of One’ business model, with teams that span multiple disciplines across clients such as Aldi, P&G, P&O Ferries, Primark, Samsung, Stellantis, and Visa.

We place a huge focus on our People and have driven flagship D&I and L&D programmes within Publicis Media; our goal is to help every individual reach their fullest potential and we encourage everyone to make “Brave Plays” in how they approach their work and their own career development. As a result, we have an exceptionally energised and committed talent base, all of us proud of our welcoming and supportive culture, as evidenced by our recognition as one of Campaign’s Best Places to Work for three years in a row (2021, 2022 and 2023) and most excitingly,
Media Week's Agency of the Year 2023!

Are you looking for a new role for 2026! It's not too late to apply

As an Account Manager
, you’ll play a pivotal role in planning, activating, and optimising retail media campaigns for our clients with a real focus on driving performance and delivering impact. If you have hands‑on experience with Amazon Ads, DSP, or search
, we’d love to hear from you.

* ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED IN THE NEW YEAR 🌟🎄*

• Lead impactful eCommerce campaigns across platforms like Amazon Advertising, Epsilon Retail Media, and Criteo—driving measurable results while adhering to agency best practices.
• Build strong client relationships by streamlining communication, leading local calls, and delivering exceptional day‑to‑day service.
• Unlock client growth opportunities through data‑driven insights, trend analysis, and strategic recommendations that elevate account performance.
• Collaborate across digital channels to develop integrated, full‑funnel marketing strategies that deliver unified brand impact.
• Oversee financial operations—from reconciliations to billing—to ensure accuracy, transparency, and smooth client account management.
• Stay ahead of the industry curve by engaging with key retail and tech partners (Amazon, Criteo, Tesco, etc.) and participating in ongoing training to expand expertise in retail media and digital advertising.

• Hands‑on experience managing large‑scale campaigns on Amazon Advertising (DSP or Search).
• Strong strategic understanding of Amazon Advertising, Citrus, and Criteo, including campaign setup, optimisation, and performance analysis.
• Solid grasp of digital marketing fundamentals, including search strategy, attribution models, conversion rate optimisation, retail readiness, and consumer behaviour.
• Proven ability to manage and grow key client accounts, delivering data‑driven recommendations and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with confidence managing both internal teams and senior‑level client stakeholders.
• Preferred certifications or advanced experience in Amazon Advertising (Foundations, Sponsored Ads, DSP), Amazon Vendor Central, Amazon Brand Analytics, Epsilon Retail Media, Criteo, or other retailer‑specific ad platforms.

Starcom has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD – opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS – Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day‑to‑day work and create time to focus on your well‑being and self‑care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS – 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY…