Retail Media Specialist

Central Garden & Pet Dog & Cat Segment is searching for a Retail Media Specialist with 2+ years’ experience in our Neptune City, NJ facility.

This role will sit on the Digital Marketing and E-Commerce Team, supporting the execution of Sponsored Ads campaigns on Amazon, Walmart, and Chewy for Nylabone, Best Bully Sticks, Four Paws, Cadet, and Barkworthies brands. This position will report to the Sr. Retail Media Manager and support campaign optimizations & analyses, keyword research, budget pacing & tracking, reporting, and cross-functional support as needed.

The ideal candidate has direct hands-on-keyboard experience, ideally in an agency or in-house brand setting, managing and optimizing Sponsored Ads campaigns across a complex portfolio of brands and product categories. Amazon advertising experience is a must, additional platforms (Walmart, Chewy) are a plus. This person is highly analytical, comfortable with ambiguity, and well-versed in e-commerce and retail media trends (Amazon specifically). They are collaborative, autonomous, organized, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious.

• Support the Retail Media Manager in the tactical execution of Sponsored Ads campaigns (Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, Sponsored Video, Sponsored Display) on Amazon, Walmart, and Chewy.
• Support hands-on keyboard campaign setup, management, optimizations, and reporting.
• Develop and collaborate on keywords, targeting, and overall campaign strategy.
• Manage continuous improvement of campaign performance and track against a robust set of KPIs (ROAS, CPC, CTR, NTB, Sales, ROI, Share of Voice)
• Create actionable insights and recommendations in conjunction with the Retail Media Manager.
• Oversee campaign budget pacing and assist the Retail Media Manager in budget tracking.
• Collaborate with Digital Marketing and Creative to create impactful imagery and video content to use in ad campaigns.
• Collaborate with vendor and marketplace sales leads to align campaign coverage with inventory changes and promotions/key tentpole events.
• Work cross-functionally with Inventory Planning, Creative, Content, PIM Team, Sales, Brand Marketing, and Digicomm.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES:

• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience in marketing, business, analytics, or related field.
• 2+ years of hands-on experience managing and optimizing Amazon Sponsored Ads campaigns for multiple brands and/or clients simultaneously. Experience with Amazon DSP, Walmart Connect, Chewy, Criteo, Citrus Ad, Instacart Ads, and other ad platforms is a plus. Experience managing Amazon Sponsored Ads campaigns in a hybrid 1P/3P business, a big plus.
• Preferred experience with retail media campaign management/reporting tools such as Pacvue, Skai, Perpetua, CommerceIQ, and Teikametrics, as well as marketplace insights platforms like Helium 10, Jungle Scout, Profitero, Stackline, etc.
• Strong analytical skillset, proven ability to analyze and interpret data, prepare and present reporting, and communicate results, insights, and recommendations.
• Experience in Microsoft Office is required (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Certifications for Amazon Advertising (Foundations, Sponsored Ads, Optimization, Video Ads) and Walmart Connect (Retail Media) are preferred. Other platforms (ex: Criteo) are a plus.
• Strong understanding of the E-Commerce and Retail Media landscape along with available technology and tools.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and collaborate cross-functionally in a highly matrixed and fast-paced environment.
• Intellectual curiosity and thirst for innovation and success.
• Highly analytical, organized, proactive, and has a positive attitude.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Free Life and Disability Insurance.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401k with a 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to thousands of free online courses.
• Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
• Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
• Referral Program with a cash bonus.
• Access to on-demand pay.
• Paid parental leave.

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zoёcon®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. Visit to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.