What You'll Do • Shape Media Strategies: Develop and present strategic recommendations, media plans, and advertising solutions aligned with client objectives and growth opportunities. • Own Strategic Client Relationships: Serve as a primary strategic point of contact for a key client, building strong relationships, understanding their priorities, and providing ongoing strategic guidance. • Drive Retail Media Opportunities: Identify and recommend retail media and commerce advertising solutions that support the client's marketing and business goals. • Support Pitches & Proposals: Partner with the Growth team to develop compelling client pitches, strategic proposals, and presentations that bring our recommendations to life. • Collaborate On-Site: Work directly with client stakeholders in Orange County at least twice per week, participating in strategic discussions, planning sessions, and presentations. • Turn Insights into Action: Conduct industry research, monitor emerging trends and technologies, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for clients and internal teams. • Support Strategic Planning: Contribute to high-priority and time-sensitive requests from the Growth team, bringing strategic thinking and media expertise to new business opportunities. • Create Strategic Materials: Build capabilities decks, industry-specific presentations, company POVs, and other materials that communicate our expertise and strategic approach. • Improve Strategy Operations: Develop reusable templates, frameworks, and processes to streamline day-to-day strategy work and improve collaboration across teams. Must-have • Proven experience in digital media planning, media buying, or advertising strategy, ideally within a digital advertising agency. • Hands-on experience with Retail Media, including retail media networks, commerce media, or retailer advertising platforms. • Agency-side experience, with a strong understanding of how to develop strategies and deliver solutions for clients. • Client-facing experience, including presenting recommendations, managing stakeholder relationships, and collaborating directly with client teams. • Strong understanding of programmatic advertising and the broader digital advertising ecosystem. • Ability to develop compelling media strategies, proposals, and presentations that connect business objectives with actionable recommendations. • Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills. • Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. • Based in Orange County, CA, or within reasonable commuting distance, with availability to work on-site with the client twice per week. Nice to Have • Experience working with consumer electronics, technology, or other major consumer brands. • Experience supporting both pre-sale and post-sale strategy, including new business pitches and ongoing client strategic planning. • Familiarity with major retail media platforms and networks, such as Amazon Ads, Walmart Connect, or other commerce media solutions.