Position Summary...

What you'll do...

As the Partner Optimization Manager, you will provide and consult on Optimization Recommendations to Partners across Paid Search and Display. The ideal candidate will be a Subject Matter Expert on either Display/ Programmatic/ DSP and/or Search/ Sponsored Products and has optimization/consulting experience working with Trade Desk, eCommerce Search or Display platforms. All candidates will be considered for both the search and display roles.

What You'll Do:

• Monitor performance of Search (Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands) and/or Display (DSP, SSP) and drive activities to improve performance for optimal ROI and partner satisfaction (bid adjustments, targeting changes, keyword harvesting, etc.).
• Analyze search/ display campaign performance against client/ partner KPIs and report on trends and insights to key stakeholders.
• Explore automation solutions to minimize turnaround time for optimization tactics to be implemented by suppliers.
• Define metrics relevant to measure the performance of the channel and evangelize with leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Participate in establishing business plan objectives with Partner Development Managers and Technical Solution Specialists.
• Define performance and optimization processes, SLAs & best practices.
• Build and maintain knowledge base of workflows, SOPs, case studies, FAQs.
• Own the relationship with our senior client stakeholders, aiming for high client satisfaction and retention.
• Develop a collaborative working relationship with other agencies and platform partners.
• Work with cross-functional teams to identify new growth opportunities.
• Ensure effective communication across internal teams as well as partners.
  

What We're Looking For:

• Experience (3-4 years) in Programmatic OR Search, Digital Ad Ops, Media Buying, or Analytics
• Working knowledge of ad servers, programmatic SSPs/DSPs, or auction dynamics
• Fluent in digital online measurements: impressions, CTR, CPMs, eCPMs, uniques, pageviews, visits, referrers, viewability, demo comps, ROAS, etc.
• Comfortable with direct client interaction, including presentations and strategic recommendations, with the ability to translate technical concepts into client-friendly language.
• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects and tight deadlines.
• Experience with API and Self-Serve platforms is a plus.
• Ability to think strategically and identify and resolve problems proactively in a client-centric environment.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams to meet common goals.
• Experience of working with senior-level stakeholders both internally and externally.
• Results-driven with a desire to affect change, drive revenue and gain visibility with leadership.
• Extensive experience managing performance campaigns across multiple paid search and/or display or programmatic platforms.
• Strong knowledge of keyword bidding strategies, budget cap management and optimization tactics.
• Strong business communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to communicate / present to Sales teams and leadership.
• Ability to nurture and retain client relationships & understand how performance can feed into wider business goals.
  

Minimum Qualifications...

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Statistics, or related field and 2 years' experience in data analytics, project management, business, or related area OR 4 years' experience in data analytics, project management, business, or related area.
• Experience with consulting or delivering optimization recommendations with expertise on Amazon and/or Walmart Search Ads or Display (Tradedesk, Social)

Preferred Qualifications...

• Master's Degree in Business, Analytics, Statistics, or related field or experience in related field
• 4 to 6 Years of Advertising/agency experience preferred
• Strong knowledge/ Subject Matter Expert in Programmatic or Search Platform
• Experience working with Google, Amazon, Walmart Ads

About Walmart Connect

At Walmart, we enable the connection between supplier brands and retail shoppers at unprecedented scale. As primary stewards of our brand promise, "Save Money. Live Better," we work alongside some of the most talented people in the world to engage with the more than 150M households who shop with us. This is a unique opportunity to join a small, high-visibility team within the largest company in the world. We believe all digital advertising can be targeted and accountable - and we have Walmart's sales data to prove it. #WalmartConnect

Benefits & Perks:

Beyond competitive pay, you can receive incentive awards for your performance. Other great perks include 401(k) match, stock purchase plan, paid maternity and parental leave, PTO, multiple health plans, and much more. The salary wage range for this position in this location is $97,500.00 - $162,500.00.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Walmart, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer - By Choice. We believe we are best equipped to help our associates, customers, and the communities we serve live better when we really know them. That means understanding, respecting, and valuing diversity- unique styles, experiences, identities, ideas and opinions - while being inclusive of all people.

Who We Are

Join Walmart and your work could help over 275 million global customers live better every week. Yes, we are the Fortune #1 company. But you'll quickly find we're a company who wants you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. A career at Walmart is where the world's most complex challenges meet a kinder way of life. Our mission spreads far beyond the walls of our stores. Join us and you'll discover why we are a world leader in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and community involvement. From day one, you'll be empowered and equipped to do the best work of your life. careers.walmart.com

At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based incentive awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting. Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more.

You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable. For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices .

Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart at https://bit.ly/3iOOb1J .

Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance incentives.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include:

• Regional Pay Zone (RPZ) (based on location)

• Stock equity incentives

Minimum Qualifications...

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Business, Analytics, Statistics, or related field and 2 years' experience in data analytics, project management, business, or related area OR 4 years' experience in data analytics, project management, business, or related area.

Preferred Qualifications...

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Statistical Programming Language

Masters: Analytics, Masters: Business

Project Management - Project Management Professional - Certification, Six Sigma - Certification
Primary Location...
5404 Jandy Plc, Los Angeles, CA 90066-7006, United States of America