Director, Retail Media
US$150,000 – US$175,000 / yr base salary
Posted 29 Jun 2026
Advertised as “Senior Director, Retail Media”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 8+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
| Base salary | US$150,000 – US$175,000 / yr |
|---|---|
| Cash bonus | US$15,000 – US$17,500 |
| Total comp | US$165,000 – US$192,500 |
Kepler is a leading omnichannel, full-funnel, full-service agency, powered by the proprietary Kip platform, specializing in media, creative, and data. We are at the forefront of digital innovation, helping our clients navigate the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing, culture, and AI.
Kepler prides itself on being a great place to work. In fact, Digiday named Kepler the most innovative media agency in 2025, a recognition that speaks to the bold, forward-thinking work we do every day and the trust our clients place in us to drive meaningful business impact.
- We're transparent with our employees. You'll hear updates on company financials, how we're performing against bonus goals, and how we're responding to challenges we face.
- We're growing. For you, that means unparalleled growth opportunities and a role in shaping the direction of the company.
- We're fun. You'll work with and learn from the smartest people in the industry and have a blast doing it.
The Role:
We are looking for a dynamic, entrepreneurial thought leader to serve as Kepler’s Retail Center of Excellence. This role is responsible for defining and refining Kepler’s capabilities, strategy, and partnerships across the retail media ecosystem, with a keen focus on Amazon Ads (SPA, DSP, AMC) in addition to Walmart Connect, Target Roundel, Instacart, Criteo, DoorDash, and the many other emerging Retail Media Networks (RMNs).
You will be a primary builder evangelist of Kepler’s “Retail 360” approach. The ideal candidate has a deep, nuanced understanding and passion for the expansive future of retail media within ads, measurement and the digital shelf, inclusive of SEO/content and sales operations. You must embody the view that retail media being a holistic, integrated, full-funnel business driver, not just a lower-funnel and siloed tactic.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Vision and Leadership
- GTM Strategy: Refine Kepler’s retail media narrative to help productize and differentiate our “Kepler Commerce” services.
- Consumer Trends: Anticipate changes in consumer ecommerce behavior in ecommerce (agentic, LLM search, etc)
- Thought Leadership: Serve as one of the agency’s primary thought leaders in retail -- representing Kepler with clients, partners, press, and business development opportunities.
- Foster culture: Lead with creativity, never stop innovating, and be curious -- all in the name of excellence for Kepler and our clients.