Media Manager

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