Job Description:

Who We Are:

We’re Cart.com, one of the fastest growing commerce enablement companies in the world. We provide the digital and physical infrastructure that empowers thousands of leading B2C, B2B and public sector organizations to unify commerce operations from product discovery to product delivery.

We’re building toward a world where commerce has no bounds. Our enterprise-grade software, services and logistics infrastructure, including our own network of omnichannel fulfillment and distribution centers, enable merchants to navigate an increasingly complex operating landscape and drive efficient growth.

Our goal is to be the global backbone of commerce. To achieve it, we’re looking for entrepreneurial, innovative and determined teammates who are eager to help our growing base of customers simplify their commerce operations and seamlessly reach their own customers, wherever they are. Sound like you? We’d love to hear from you.

Cart.com Fast Facts:

• 6,000+ customers worldwide
• 1,600+ employees globally
• 17 warehouses nationwide, totaling over 10 million square feet of space
• Headquartered in Houston, TX with international offices in Mexico and Poland

Our values:

Cart.com is building a company that is committed to living out these 6 core values:

• Be brand obsessed: Our lives are shaped by the brands we interact with daily. We obsess over the brands we serve, and about the things they care about.
• Think beyond the box: “We’ve always done it that way” is not a phrase uttered often at our office. We create creative solutions to complex problems.
• Don’t give up: We learn from our challenges and see them for what they are; great building blocks to an amazing brand story.
• Speak up: We communicate clearly and directly because we care deeply. Communication is the bedrock of our community.
• Work together: We’ve built a team that prides itself on diversity of thought and background. Collaboration is better with contrast.
• Remember to be human: We work hard, but we leave room for the people, places and things that we love.

This position is open to applicants or individuals who are located in or willing to move to AZ, CA,CO, CT,DE,FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, MD, MA, MI, MS, NE, NV, NJ, NY, NC,OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA.

The Role:

We’re looking for a Senior Manager, Media Strategy to develop and execute cross-channel media strategies that drive measurable business growth. This role requires a strong understanding of the full digital ecosystem—including paid search, paid social, connected TV (CTV), programmatic display/video, email, and SMS—and the ability to create cohesive, data-informed media plans across all channels.

You’ll work closely with clients, creative teams, and media buyers to craft strategic recommendations, forecast performance, and ensure campaigns are optimized for maximum ROI.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop integrated media strategies and plans across paid search, paid social, CTV, programmatic, email, and SMS.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify audience insights, market opportunities, and channel efficiencies.
• Build and manage media plans, budgets, and forecasts, translating performance data into actionable recommendations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align creative and messaging with channel strategy.
• Partner with HOK and analytics teams to ensure flawless execution, define KPIs, track performance, and produce post-campaign reporting.
• Present strategic recommendations and performance results to clients and senior leadership.
• Stay current on emerging platforms, industry trends, and best practices to inform media planning and innovation.

Who You Are:

• You’re a strategic thinker and analytical problem-solver who thrives at the intersection of data and creativity. You love connecting the dots across platforms, understanding how each channel contributes to the customer journey, and crafting integrated media strategies that perform.
• You’re comfortable digging into numbers, translating performance metrics into actionable insights, and clearly communicating recommendations to stakeholders. You balance precision in media planning with a proactive, test-and-learn mindset—always looking for opportunities to optimize and innovate.
• You take ownership, work collaboratively, and approach challenges with curiosity and confidence.

What You’ve Done:

• 3–5 years of experience in digital media strategy, planning, or performance marketing (agency experience preferred)
• Hands-on experience managing or planning campaigns across Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, and programmatic/CTV platforms (e.g., The Trade Desk, MNTN, DV360)
• Understanding of email and SMS marketing ecosystems and how they integrate into full-funnel media strategies.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Proven ability to build and present media strategies with clear ROAS projections.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• Familiarity with analytics platforms (e.g., Google Analytics, Looker Studio, or similar) and attribution methodologies.

Nice to Haves:

• Experience with media mix modeling, incrementality testing, or forecasting tools.
• Understanding of creative testing frameworks and how creative impacts performance.
• Comfort working in fast-paced agency or growth environments with multiple stakeholders.

Currently, Cart.com does not intend to hire candidates who will need, now or in the future, Cart.com sponsorship through any non-immigrant visa category such as the H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, O-1, or TN.

All hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or transfer visas for applicants.

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Cart.com is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.