Senior Analyst, Activation (Amazon Ads).

THE TEAM

Kepler’s Activation team is made up of forward-thinking media traders, with ad platform optimization expertise across biddable media channels (including social, SEM, video/Advanced TV, and programmatic DSP media: audio, DOOH, native, display, etc.) and a keen sense of macro marketing, data policy, and technology trends.  

This team is not simply a trading desk - you are a strategic biddable media expert, who will be client-facing, partner-facing, and seen as an internal expert for brainstorming future-proof ad tech solutions that drive client value and solve/automate internal workflow challenges.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Analyst on our Activation team, you will leverage data-driven insights, innovative best practices, and creativity to design, launch, and optimize retail media campaigns across Amazon, with exposure to Walmart, Target, Criteo, among other emerging retail platforms. In this role, you will deliver excellence, push platform innovation, and drive meaningful business outcomes for clients.

What You Will Do:

• Manage campaign strategy and execution across Amazon Sponsored Ads, Amazon DSP, with exposure to Walmart Connect, and Target Roundel
• Utilize and activate in Criteo for campaigns across supported retailers
• Contribute to campaign design, testing frameworks, and innovation opportunities
• Collaborate with the Media Analytics team to support reporting, deep-dive analyses, and actionable insights
• Partner with the broader Client Solutions team to understand client goals, translate them into platform strategies, and communicate powerful insights
• Codify and share best practices, retail media POVs, and optimization frameworks across teams

Desired Skills and Experience:

• 1–3 years of experience in retail media, including hands-on execution in Amazon Sponsored Ads and/or DSP; experience with Walmart Connect and/or Target Roundel is preferred but not required
• Experience managing large product catalogs (ASIN or item-level management)
• Familiarity with Pacvue, Skai, or similar tools is a plus
• Strong analytical skills, and comfort with MS Excel, data analysis and internet technologies
• Proven ability to think creatively about challenging analytic problems
• Dynamic communication & presentation skills
• Ability to self-manage, juggle multiple priorities, and pay strong attention to details
• Ability to contribute to fast-paced, entrepreneurial, innovative, collaborative, team-based environment           

Transparency is fundamental to Kepler’s culture. Our compensation strategy is designed to attract, reward, and retain the talented employees that drive Kepler’s growth and success. We aim to offer competitive direct compensation and a rich indirect compensation program that demonstrates the value we place on our employees and their wellbeing.

Total Compensation:        

• Base Salary: $73,500 - $85,000

Benefits:

• Healthcare/Dental/Vision
• Unlimited PTO
• 401k Contributions
• $75/mo Wellness Stipend
• $100/mo Mobile Phone Stipend
• $50/mo Internet Stipend
• $500/yr Annual Learning Stipend
• $2,000/yr Annual Tuition Stipend
• One-time $200 New Hire Home Office Equipment Stipend
• Parental Leave - 16 week primary caregiver / 6 week secondary caregiver leave
• Annual Work From Anywhere 4 weeks per year

Kepler is a people first organization. If this role piques your interest but you may not check every box, we still encourage you to apply! Studies show that imposter syndrome can prevent women and people of color from applying unless they meet every single qualification. We welcome all who are interested to apply, you just might be a great candidate for this role or others. 

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