Podean is a leading marketplace agency helping brands accelerate growth across Amazon, Walmart, Target, TikTok Shop, and other digital commerce platforms. We combine strategic expertise, data-driven insights, and creative innovation to deliver measurable business outcomes for our clients.
The Media Manager plays a critical role in owning and driving performance for high-impact Amazon DSP campaigns across strategic (Tier 1) accounts. Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this role blends advanced technical expertise with strategic leadership, delivering exceptional client results and contributing to agency-wide innovation. As a Senior AM, you will independently manage executive-level client relationships, develop and execute custom strategies, and lead complex projects with minimal oversight. You are expected to proactively identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and influence cross-functional initiatives that shape the future of service delivery. In addition to managing key accounts, you will mentor team members, support hiring processes, and champion scalable solutions that strengthen team capabilities and business growth.
What is DSP? Amazon DSP is a Demand-Side Platform – a versatile tool for purchasing advertising on Amazon’s own and third- party inventory. It offers a rich selection of targeting options and ad types ranging from display and video to audio, Twitch, and streaming TV ads. Amazon DSP competes directly with Google’s and Meta’s DSP platforms as one of the fastest-growing advertising solutions on the market. With Amerge, you will be part of this exciting growth and have a chance to shape the future of Amazon Ads.
Job description, responsibilities, and duties:
- Owns end-to-end strategy and execution for Tier 1 Amazon DSP accounts, including upsell planning and cross-service expansion.
- Leads QBRs, strategic calls, and stakeholder alignment with minimal support; builds tailored, data-rich strategic presentations.
- Develop custom solutions that go beyond standard tactics to meet complex client needs.
- Proactively drives account growth, identifying high-impact budget opportunities and innovation levers.
- Mentors junior and mid-level team members, contributes to onboarding materials, and supports peer development.
- Acts as a subject matter expert in Amazon DSP strategy, tools, and performance best practices.
- Leads process and service evolution, including internal audits, scalable strategy design, and cross-team projects.
- Collaborate with Amazon and third-party partners to provide feature feedback and support platform innovation.
- Drives team-level OKRs, contributes to strategic planning, and acts as an executive judge in training forums (e.g., Pitch Practice).
Complexity:
- Manages strategic accounts independently, troubleshooting with minimal support.
- Apply sound judgment to solve problems and choose effective methods.
- Sharpen decision-making by refining analysis, anticipating challenges, and navigating ambiguity.
- Builds influence by earning trust, aligning stakeholders, and communicating impact clearly.
- Learns quickly and leverages DSP and Amazon Ads tools effectively.
- Engages with senior internal and external partners.
- Prioritizes and manages workload efficiently.
- Operates locally while aligning with broader team goals.
Execution:
- Solves moderate-scope problems using established practices.
- Leads high-impact projects and drives scalable process improvements.
- Delivers high-quality work with minimal oversight.
- Handles routine tasks independently.
- Grows autonomy in tackling complex or non-routine work.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of experience managing display or PPC campaigns (Amazon DSP preferred; Google/Meta a plus).
- Proven ability to independently manage larger accounts or portfolios.
- Strong client communication and presentation skills.
- Experience creating and presenting strategic, data-backed recommendations.
- Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Familiarity with e-commerce, SEO, or Amazon retail ecosystems preferred.
- English C1/B2
- German C1
- Minimum bachelor’s degree is a requirement.
- Digital advertising or marketing major is a preference, but not a requirement.
Why Join Podean?
Podean is proud to be recognized as one of Digiday’s Best Employers for Remote Employees. We combine the energy of a fast-growing global agency with the balance and trust of a remote-first culture.
You’ll join a globally connected, award-winning team that values:
- 💰 Competitive compensation - aligned to experience and market benchmarks
- 🌎 Global collaboration - working with experts across regions and time zones
- 🚀 Career growth and development - opportunities to evolve as we scale
- 🏝️ 5-Year Sabbatical + Travel Stipend - After your 5-year anniversary, take a fully paid month-long sabbatical, plus a travel reimbursement to make your experience restorative and inspiring
- 💬 Positive-energy culture - grounded in respect, inclusion, and accountability
- 🏆 Meaningful impact helping some of the world’s most progressive brands grow