Associate Media Director

Associate Director, Amazon Media & Commerce Strategy
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Location: Hoboken, NJ | Onsite HYBRIDEmployment Type: Full-TimeAbout the OpportunityWe are partnering with a leading global media and commerce agency seeking an experienced Associate Director, Amazon Media & Commerce Strategy to lead Amazon advertising and commerce initiatives for a major consumer brand.This role is ideal for someone who combines deep technical expertise across Amazon Sponsored Ads and DSP with a strong understanding of commercial strategy, category growth, and business performance.While hands-on platform knowledge is essential, this is not a purely execution-focused position. We are looking for a strategic thinker who can translate media performance into actionable recommendations that drive broader brand and business growth.Key ResponsibilitiesLead Amazon media strategy across Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands, Sponsored Display, and Amazon DSP.Audit and evaluate campaign performance, identify opportunities for optimization, and provide strategic recommendations.Develop integrated Search and DSP strategies aligned with client business objectives.Drive category growth through media investment planning, forecasting, and commercial analysis.Identify opportunities to improve conversion rates, product visibility, and overall retail performance.Connect Amazon advertising performance to broader ecommerce, brand, and revenue objectives.Partner with cross-functional teams to develop integrated commerce and media strategies.Serve as a strategic advisor to clients, presenting insights, recommendations, and growth opportunities.Oversee campaign performance and ensure media investments deliver measurable business impact.Ideal Candidate ProfileStrong experience in Amazon retail media, ecommerce, or commerce strategy, ideally within an agency or consulting environment.Advanced knowledge of both Amazon Sponsored Ads/Search and Amazon DSP.Sufficient hands-on platform experience to confidently audit, troubleshoot, and diagnose campaign performance.Demonstrated ability to develop commercial strategies that extend beyond media execution.Experience with forecasting, budget allocation, investment planning, and category growth.Strong understanding of Amazon retail fundamentals, including conversion optimization, product visibility, and sales performance.Ability to connect media KPIs to broader commercial and brand objectives.Excellent analytical, communication, and client leadership skills.Comfortable operating at the Associate Director level, balancing strategic oversight with technical expertise.What Makes This Role DifferentThis opportunity goes beyond traditional Amazon campaign management. The successful candidate will influence how a major consumer brand approaches Amazon as both a media channel and a commercial growth platform.We are particularly interested in candidates who can bridge the gap between deep Amazon Search + DSP expertise and broader business strategy.Interested? xzbcwsv If you have a strong background across Amazon advertising and commerce strategy and are interested in learning more, please send your resume to for a confidential conversation.