Senior Advertising Manager
- Paid Media C.A. Fortune
- 3.3 Chicago, IL Job Details $80,000
- $85,000 a year 14 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance 401(k) matching Life insurance Qualifications Bachelor's degree Data interpretation Cross-functional collaboration Cross-functional communication Full Job Description What We Do At C.
A. Fortune, we aspire to maintain our position as the nation's leading consumer brands agency. We realize how fortunate we are (pun intended) to offer comprehensive solutions to our clients. From sales management to marketing, all the way down to insights and e-commerce, our boutique service model offers a breadth of services to our clients. Who We Are People. Passion. Purpose. Our people are the core of our business. Our unique boutique service model allows our people to follow their passions with a purpose, all while delivering excellent services to our clients. At C.A., we live and breathe our values. We are fearless and curious innovators who lead with solutions, empower others, and do the right thing, always. We are a family-first organization and recognize the importance of a healthy and flexible work-life balance, a positive support system, and the power of diversity and inclusion. Overview of the Role The Sr. Advertising Manager
- Retail Media is a senior individual contributor role responsible for owning and driving clients' digital advertising strategies across major retail media networks.
Reporting to the Senior Director of Paid Media, this role combines deep platform expertise, analytical rigor, and AI-enabled insight generation to deliver measurable commerce outcomes for CPG clients. The ideal candidate has 3 + years of hands-on experience managing larger-scale retail media and digital advertising accounts. They bring deep platform expertise (Amazon including DSP, Walmart Connect, Kroger/Instacart, and emerging channels), strong analytical skills, and the ability to translate complex data into clear, actionable client recommendations. This person acts as the primary day-to-day strategic lead for assigned clients, proactively communicates with senior stakeholders, drives process improvements as the team scales, and ensures the team delivers measurable business outcomes through insight-led retail media strategies. Hybrid to Chicago, IL will observe a hybrid schedule (3 days in office).
Salary:
$80,000
- $85,000, based on experience, qualifications, and skills At C.A. we're not looking for perfection, just people that want to commit to a us and grow their careers long-term. We are on a mission to build better brands that inspire healthier lifestyles for consumers and their families. If you're looking for a sign to apply, here it is! What You'll do at C.A. Fortune Client Leadership
- Partner with internal account teams and external clients to develop and execute retail media strategies aligned with client business objectives, growth targets, and promotional calendars. Client Relationship Management
- Serve as the primary POC for senior stakeholders. Proactively communicates performance trends, optimization plans, risks, and strategic recommendations. Performance Reporting
- Translate performance data into compelling client narratives — connecting media results to business outcomes such as incrementality, profitability. Market Research
- Conduct keyword research, competitor analysis, market research, and platform innovation scouting Thought Leadership
- Stay current on retail media trends, platform updates, and measurement methodologies.
Proactively bring new ideas and testing opportunities to the team and clients. What You Should Bring to the Table Bachelor's degree and 3 + years of experience managing larger-scale digital advertising or retail media accounts (CPG or e-commerce experience strongly preferred). Demonstrated hands-on expertise with Amazon (including DSP) , Walmart Connect , Instacart, Kroger , or comparable retail media networks. Proven ability to synthesize large, complex datasets into concise, digestible insights and strategic recommendations tailored for client stakeholders and internal teams. Strong strategic thinker with excellent analytical skills and attention to detail — able to connect small optimizations to big business results. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and align cross-functional partners and clients. Thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, high-growth environment and can effectively manage multiple priorities and larger accounts. You Will Stand Out if You Have Experience in CPG or food & beverage categories. Amazon Ads Certification and/or other retail media network certifications. Perks PTO and sick days 11 paid company holidays per year 1 floating holiday 2 paid volunteer days per year 3 months fully paid parental leave (regardless of gender) Medical, dental, and vision Paid company life insurance 401k with company match Bonus eligible Summer hours (half day Fridays from Memorial Day thru Labor Day) Come As You Are C.A. Fortune is committed to making our company more inclusive. Diversity fuels our innovation and better connects us to our clients, our colleagues, and our communities. Based on research, we know that women and other marginalized groups tend to apply to roles only when their experience perfectly matches the job description. That said, we encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of qualifications, especially if this role aligns with your career trajectory.
