Retail Media Manager

A well-known, fast-growing drinks brand is looking for an experienced Freelance Retail Media Manager to join their team on a contract basis and play a key role in planning and executing retail media campaigns that drive visibility and conversion at the point of purchase.

This role requires a commercially sharp, hands on specialist who can hit the ground running - owning retail media activity across key grocery and convenience retail partners.

Our client is looking for a proactive, independently-minded freelancer with deep expertise in retail media buying and a strong track record delivering results within an FMCG or drinks environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, execute and optimise paid campaigns across retail media networks including Amazon Ads, Citrus, Nectar360, and Criteo
• Manage budgets and bid strategies to drive maximum return on retail media investment
• Analyse campaign performance data and translate insights into clear optimisation actions
• Work collaboratively with internal brand and trade marketing teams to align retail media with wider commercial objectives
• Report on campaign results against KPIs, providing clear and actionable recommendations

Skills & Experience:

• Proven retail media buying experience, ideally within FMCG, drinks, or consumer goods
• Hands-on platform experience across one or more retail media networks (Amazon Ads, Criteo, CitrusAd, Nectar360 or similar)
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive performance improvements
• Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Available on a freelance/contract basis

Project Scope & Duration: ASAP start for 2-3 months initially

Day Rate: TBC

Location & Workplace Policy: Hybrid, London

IR35 Status: TBC

Our freelance roles move quickly, so if you're interested in being considered for this opportunity, please submit your credentials and availability as soon as possible.

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