Lead, Commerce Search

$108,000 - $126,000/Yr

Code3 - Cleveland, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Cleveland, OH

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Lead, Commerce Search position at Code3 is a key leadership role within the Search team, responsible for driving best-in-class client strategy and overseeing a book of business across various retail media platforms. This role involves managing channel and investment strategy, media planning, execution, reporting, and client relations, while collaborating with internal teams to optimize performance and develop innovative search strategies in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development of best practices for Search clients to ensure best-in-class service and performance.
• Streamline execution and ongoing optimization workflows to automate processes.
• Directly manage junior Search team members, providing mentoring and training opportunities.
• Own client strategy and execution across retail media platforms such as Amazon, Walmart, and others.
• Set performance goals and track progress towards business objectives, regularly reporting on key metrics and providing optimization recommendations.
• Develop strategic roadmaps and testing plans for all accounts to drive improved performance.
• Build trusting relationships with client counterparts, educating them on Search and its role in the marketing mix.
• Own insights and strategic recommendations within the QBR process for clients.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert for eCommerce and retail media within the Paid Search team.
• Assist in developing case studies and writing blogs on modern search for the company website.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices to improve offerings to accounts.
• Aid in creation of new business presentations and participate in new business RFPs.
• Run advanced training on new features and services.

Requirements

• 5+ years of paid search advertising experience with Amazon and/or other e-Retail marketplaces.
• 2-3 years of media planning and execution experience.
• 1-2 years of proven experience managing other people.
• Experience managing budgets between $100k - $500k per month.
• Subject matter expert knowledge of search marketing and its role in cross-channel strategies.
• Strong analytics, organization, and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask across multiple clients and projects while managing tight deadlines.

Nice-to-haves

• Curiosity and desire to learn how to leverage AI in day-to-day operations.
• Experience in applying retail search and sponsored product ads to brand building and direct response initiatives.

Benefits

• Full medical and dental benefits
• Generous retirement program
• Thoughtful parental leave and return program
• Flexible Time Off and holidays
• Quarterly Company 'Recharge' Days
• Holiday closure in December
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities