Walmart 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.

Podean is seeking an experienced Walmart Media Manager who will own the success of Walmart’s self-service media campaigns, inclusive of Sponsored ads via WMC, DSS (on-site), and DSP (off-site). This role demands expertise in hands-on management of sophisticated and complex campaigns and a passion for guiding clients and team members to success. As the go-to marketplace media expert, you will unlock opportunities for growth, innovation, and excellence while leading the day-to-day management of marketplace campaigns.

What You’ll Do

• Full ownership of Walmart media campaigns with hands-on optimizations to deliver results.

• Driving holistic media strategy and identifying growth opportunities across the Walmart ecosystem.

• Be the main point of contact for clients, third-party vendors, and internal departments on all things marketplace media and paid search.

• Engage in daily communication with clients and internal teams to ensure alignment and success across campaigns.

• Unlock team potential by overseeing analysts’ work, providing mentorship, and offering strategic guidance under account leadership.

• Develop and execute marketplace media strategies, including strategic roadmaps, test plans, and risk/benefit analysis. Analyze results and deliver actionable insights to clients.

• Translate client objectives into campaign strategies and tactics, unlocking value and efficiency in campaign execution.

• Apply analytical reasoning, data analysis, and problem-solving skills to optimize campaigns and maximize performance.

• Provide proactive coaching, task management, and timeline requirements to specialists, fostering growth and functional expertise.

• Take ownership of performance evaluations and provide actionable feedback to support team development.

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years hands-on keyboard experience managing Walmart media campaign, and using campaign bidding/management tools.

• Proven ability to manage people, lead teams, and unlock potential in others.

• Strong data analysis, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills to deliver measurable results and insights.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups, chart building; Visual Basic macros a plus) and familiarity with Amazon tools like PacVue, Sellics, Teikametrics, or Perpetua.

• Strong professional presence and communication skills to influence and inspire clients and teams.

• Ability to multitask across priorities and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

The expected salary range for this role is $85,000 - $95,000. Final compensation will be based on experience, skills, and qualifications.

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