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