eCommerce Placement specializes in placing Retail Media talent at brands, agencies, and retail media networks across the US, Canada, and UK. Contingency-based. No placement, no fee.
The Role
Retail media is the fastest-growing channel in digital advertising. As brands shift budgets to Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, Instacart Ads, and emerging retail media networks, demand for talent who genuinely understand the space has exploded and supply has not kept up.
Our Approach
We work on contingency, meaning you pay our fee only when we successfully place a candidate. No retainer. No upfront cost. Our fee is 20% of the placed candidate's first-year base salary, invoiced on their start date.
Every placement includes a replacement guarantee. If a hire does not work out within the guarantee period, we conduct a new search at no additional cost.
Start a Search →Why Specialize
Retail media sits at the intersection of eCommerce, paid media, and data analytics. Generalist recruiters rarely understand the nuances, which is why mis-hires in this space are so common.
Retail media expertise spans Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, Instacart Ads, Criteo, Citrus Ads, and emerging RMN platforms. We screen for genuine platform depth, not surface-level familiarity.
Experienced retail media professionals are among the most sought-after candidates in eCommerce. The best ones are never on job boards. Our network gives us direct access to passive candidates at every level.
What retail media meant two years ago is different from what it means today. We stay current on platform changes, emerging networks, and the skills brands actually need, so we calibrate your search accurately from day one.
What We Fill
Senior leadership of retail media strategy, team, and P&L across Amazon, Walmart, and RMN channels.
Day-to-day management of retail media campaigns across Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, and other platforms.
Specialist in Amazon's advertising suite including Sponsored Products, Brands, Display, and DSP.
Strategy and planning for retail media investment across multiple networks and brand portfolios.
Senior manager with team leadership and cross-functional accountability for retail media performance.
Data and analytics specialist focused on retail media measurement, attribution, and optimization.
Our Process
Most retail media searches deliver an initial shortlist in 1 to 2 weeks and a placed candidate in 3 to 6 weeks.
FAQ
We place retail media professionals with experience across Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, Instacart Ads, Criteo, Citrus Ads, Target Roundel, and emerging retail media networks. We screen for the specific platforms relevant to your business.
Retail Media Manager compensation typically ranges from $80,000 to $120,000 in base salary. Senior Managers run $110,000 to $145,000, and Directors of Retail Media typically earn $130,000 to $175,000. Our 2026 eCommerce Salary Guide includes detailed benchmarks.
Yes. We recruit retail media talent for brand-side roles, agencies managing retail media on behalf of clients, and retail media networks themselves. Agency retail media roles have a distinct profile from brand-side roles, and we screen accordingly.
We evaluate candidates on platform depth, campaign performance metrics (ROAS, ACOS, NTB), budget management experience, cross-functional collaboration, and familiarity with retail media measurement and attribution tools. We share detailed screening notes on every candidate we present.
Not exactly. While there is overlap, particularly with Amazon DSP, retail media is distinct from traditional programmatic in its closed-loop attribution, first-party data access, and platform-specific mechanics. We screen specifically for retail media fluency, not just general programmatic background.
Tell us about the role and we will be in touch within one business day.