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Rithum is hiring a remote U.S. Advertising Paid Search Manager / Advertising Account Manager to plan, execute, and optimize ecommerce digital and retail-media campaigns for enterprise clients. The role combines hands-on campaign management with strategic client advisory, reporting, and relationship ownership across channels such as Amazon Advertising, Google Ads, Meta Ads, and Walmart Connect. The successful candidate will manage budgets, bids, creatives, performance insights, and cross-functional delivery with Client Success, Technical Account Management, and Product teams. Candidates need at least two years of relevant digital marketing or ecommerce advertising experience, strong analytics, presentation skills, and practical AI fluency. The position includes up to 10% travel and operates in a remote-first environment.
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Dear Hiring Team,
I am excited to apply for the Advertising Paid Search Manager role at Rithum. My experience managing performance-focused digital advertising campaigns, optimizing bids and budgets, and translating analytics into client-ready recommendations aligns closely with your need for a hands-on retail media strategist.
I would bring a data-driven, client-centered approach to campaign execution across platforms such as Google Ads, Amazon Advertising, Meta Ads, and Walmart Connect, while partnering effectively with cross-functional teams. I am particularly drawn to Rithum's commerce network and the opportunity to help enterprise clients achieve measurable ecommerce growth.
Thank you for your consideration; I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how I can contribute to high-impact media programs at Rithum.
Sample interview questions
I begin by clarifying the commercial objective, target audience, product priorities, constraints, and success metrics. I then map the objective to funnel stages and channels, establish a measurement plan, allocate budget based on expected incremental value, and document testing hypotheses. I provide regular performance reviews that connect media outcomes to the client's underlying business goals.
I would first validate tracking, attribution settings, budget delivery, and recent account changes. Next, I would segment performance by campaign, keyword or product, audience, device, geography, placement, and creative to isolate the source of inefficiency. Based on the findings, I would adjust bids and budgets, refine targeting and search terms, improve creative or product content, and run controlled tests while monitoring the agreed efficiency and volume metrics.
The core metrics depend on the objective, but I typically assess spend pacing, impressions, reach, click-through rate, conversion rate, cost per click, cost per acquisition, return on ad spend, sales, and share of voice where available. I also review product-level performance, new-to-brand measures, and attribution windows to ensure results are interpreted in context. A healthy campaign should show both efficient delivery and progress toward the client's business target.
I would communicate early, directly, and with a clear point of view. I would explain what happened using the relevant data, distinguish controllable factors from external factors, identify the business impact, and present a prioritized recovery plan with owners and expected timing. This approach maintains trust because it combines transparency with actionable next steps.
I use AI tools to accelerate structured analysis, summarize performance patterns, draft reporting narratives, generate test ideas, and streamline documentation while validating outputs against source data. For example, I may use AI to identify recurring trends across account reports, then verify those findings in platform data before making optimization recommendations. The goal is to reduce manual effort while preserving analytical rigor and sound judgment.
Rithum™ is the world’s most trusted commerce network, accelerating how brands, suppliers, and retailers work together to deliver seamless e-commerce experiences. We provide an unmatched platform for brands and retailers, enabling them to accelerate growth, optimize operations across channels, scale product offerings and enhance margins.
Today, more than 40,000 companies trust Rithum to grow their business across hundreds of channels, representing over $50 billion in annual GMV. Using our commerce, marketing, and delivery solutions, our customers create optimized consumer shopping journeys from beginning to end.
Overview
As an Advertising Account Manager, you will own the day-to-day planning, execution, and optimization of digital marketing and retail media campaigns across a portfolio of enterprise and strategic clients in a variety of channels. You will serve as a subject matter expert on retail media platforms, digital advertising strategies, and/or performance metrics. Acting as a trusted advisor, you’ll collaborate closely with clients to align media tactics to business goals, while working cross-functionally to ensure accurate campaign setup, timely execution, and actionable insights. Your skillset ideally spans the ability to be a hands-on campaign manager within key channels while also elevating to own the client health and overall relationship on the channels that you own.
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of client accounts overseeing the strategy, planning execution and optimization of digital and retail media campaigns across major digital marketing and retail media platforms.
- Translate client objectives into actionable media strategies that drive performance and measurable outcomes.
- Set up, monitor, and optimize campaign performance, managing budgets, bids, and ad creatives.
- Leverage deep knowledge of Rithum’s platform and tools to optimize client programs and outcomes.
- Act as a trusted advisor, expanding relationships with key stakeholders and decisionmakers while providing regular reporting and insights to clients, identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Partner with Client Success Managers, Technical Account Managers, and Product teams to deliver cohesive, high-impact media programs.
- Create, present and execute media strategies to a variety of clients in different product categories.
- Stay up to date with digital marketing and retail media trends, ad formats, and platform capabilities.
- Educate clients on industry best practices and platform changes.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
- 2+ years of progressive experience in digital marketing, media buying, or ecommerce advertising.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing strategic advertising plans, with measurable success in improving client performance.
- Hands-on experience with major platforms such as Amazon Advertising, Google Ads, Meta Ads, and Walmart Connect.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to use data to inform decisions and strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to generate insights on performance, channel health, and industry trends to guide client strategy.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leadership and clients alike.
- Experience working collaboratively on large teams and managing cross-functional projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and forecast advertising budgets, making data driven decisions to maximize efficiency and achieve performance targets across campaigns.
- Strong AI fluency, with experience integrating AI tools into day-to-day workflows and processes to drive efficiency, enhance analysis, and scale impact.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
- 3+ years of progressive experience in digital marketing, media buying, or ecommerce advertising.
- Experience working in an agency or SaaS environment.
- Familiarity with eCommerce platforms, digital merchandising, and attribution models.
Travel Required
Up to 10%
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
What it’s like to work at Rithum
When you join Rithum, you can expect to work with smart risk-takers, courageous collaborators, and curious minds.
As part of the Rithum team, you are valued, supported, and included. Guided by a transparent culture and accessible, approachable leadership, we offer career opportunities aligned to your ambitions and talents. To ensure work and life balance works for you, we also offer an array of resources to support you and your families, including comprehensive benefits and wellness plans.
At Rithum you will:
- Partner with the leading brands and retailers.
- Connect with passionate professionals who will help support your goals.
- Participate in an inclusive, welcoming work atmosphere.
- Achieve work-life balance through remote-first working conditions, generous time off, and wellness days.
- Receive industry-competitive compensation and total rewards benefits.
We believe in transparency and fairness in our compensation practices.
For this position, the expected base pay range is: $65,000-$88,000 per year.
This range represents the base pay for the role across all U.S. locations and is determined based on market data, internal equity, and experience. Final compensation may vary depending on geographic location, skills, and relevant experience.In addition to base pay, we offer a discretionary bonus for non-sales roles, a comprehensive benefits package, and, where applicable, sales incentives.
For this position, the expected discretionary bonus is 10% of the annual base salary.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision benefits: Affordable health care plans and company HSA contributions, starting on Day 1
- A 6% 401(k) match
- Competitive time off package with 20 days of Paid Time Off, 9 Company-Paid holidays, 2 paid floating holidays, 7 paid sick days, 2 Wellness days, and 1 Paid Volunteer Day; at 3 years of service PTO increases to 22 days, and at 5 years it increases to 25 days
- 12 weeks primary caregiver leave & 4 weeks secondary caregiver leave
- Accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity insurance
- Pet insurance
- Legal assistance and identity theft insurance plans
- Life insurance 2x salary
- Access to the Calm app and the Employee Assistance Program
- $65/month Remote work stipend for internet
- Culture and team-building activities
- Tuition assistance
- Career development opportunities
- Charitable contribution match up to $250 per year
Rithum is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with the law for qualified applicants. If you require assistance during the interview process due to a medical condition or need support accessing our website or completing the application process, please reach out to us by completing the Accommodations Request Form. Your comfort and accessibility are important to us, and we’re here to ensure a seamless experience as you explore opportunities with our team.
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