Programmatic Advertising Senior Strategist (DSP)

WHO WE ARE:

Quartile, the world's largest retail media optimization platform, is a trusted partner for multichannel e-commerce success. Through unmatched expertise and patented AI technology, we fuel growth for 5,300+ brands and sellers worldwide and manage an annual ad spend exceeding $2 billion. The award-winning platform covers major marketplaces and ad channels for optimal reach. The result is unprecedented granularity, smarter budgeting, and bespoke solutions for retailers. 

Quartile is proud to be an equal opportunity employer with employees stemming from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. As a business, we value the enrichment that diversity brings to our organization and are committed to a culture that creates a sense of inclusion and belonging. We welcome new perspectives and affirm that all employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, age, familial or marital status, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. 

OVERVIEW:
The Programmatic Advertising Senior Strategist (Retail Media) is a seasoned, data-driven professional responsible for developing and executing strategic programmatic advertising initiatives within the retail media landscape. This role is essential in designing and scaling high-performance programmatic strategies, creating full-funnel commerce solutions, and delivering measurable results for clients.  

The Senior Strategist will utilize expertise in platforms such as Amazon DSP, The Trade Desk, advanced measurement tools, and the broader retail media ecosystem to deliver innovative solutions aligned with clients' business objectives. As a key partner to clients, internal teams, and retail media platforms, this position plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of programmatic advertising within the organization. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• 5-7 years of experience in programmatic advertising, including 2-3 years managing programmatic retail media (onsite or offsite) across the full campaign life cycle (strategy and activation)
• 5+ years in a client-facing role, with a preference for experience managing small to medium-sized brands
• Strong analytical skills and experience with business intelligence (BI) or data analytics to drive data-informed decisions
• Strong understanding of Demand Side Platforms (DSPs), including retailer-native (Amazon DSP, Walmart) and non-retailer specific platforms (The Trade Desk, Criteo Commerce Max) for setup and optimization
• Proven experience managing a variety of programmatic channels (Display, Video - STV/OTT, Audio, Native, DOOH) and a strategic understanding of deploying these channels to achieve client KPIs
• Expertise in using Amazon Marketing Cloud for audience insights and reporting
• Ability to connect full-funnel marketing efforts (search and display) to retailer-specific sales goals and performance
• Deep familiarity with commerce platforms and reporting tools such as Amazon, Walmart Connect, Target-Roundel, Kroger Precision Marketing, Instacart Ads, and others
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a demonstrated capacity for working autonomously
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a proven track record of presenting and selling ideas clearly to clients and internal teams
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and thrive under tight deadlines
• A strong desire to work in a fast-paced, evolving industry that presents new challenges and opportunities
• Skilled in packaging, merchandising, and selling new concepts and opportunities
• Strategic thinker with adaptability and the ability to analyze data to identify opportunities and optimize results

….. If you reached this point, we hope you're feeling excited about the job description. Even if you don't feel that you meet every single requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet people that believe in Quartile's mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways – not just candidates who check all the boxes!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Play a key role within a rapidly growing programmatic advertising team, refining processes and structures to support continued success
• Lead the