Senior Analyst, Strategy & Activation (Amazon) at Kepler Group

<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Kepler executes engineered marketing, where every message and ad delivered helps create a more personalized and productive relationship between brands and their consumers. We do this by acting as clients’ agency of record, as their in-house team, or some hybrid of the two – and by harnessing data and technology across all paid digital media and data-driven CRM channels.</span></p> <div><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Kepler prides itself on being a great place to work. In fact, we’re proud to share that AdAge recognized Kepler among the Best Place to Work in 2022, validating our investment in our team and our clients.</span></div> <div> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We're&nbsp;transparent&nbsp;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.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We're&nbsp;growing. For you, that means unparalleled growth opportunities and a role in shaping the direction of the company.&nbsp;</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">We're&nbsp;fun. You'll work with and learn from the smartest people in the industry and have a blast doing it.&nbsp;</span></li> </ul> </div> <div> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">THE TEAM</span></strong></p> </div> <p>Kepler’s Strategy &amp; Activation team is comprised of forward-thinking media architects who blend technical platform mastery with high-level marketing intuition. We design integrated media ecosystems across a variety landscapes. Our team stays ahead of data privacy shifts and emerging tech to ensure our clients aren't just participating in the market—they’re defining it.</p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">THE ROLE</span></strong></p> <p data-path-to-node="14">We are looking for a dynamic and deeply motivated programmatic specialist (Senior Analyst, Strategy &amp; Activation) to serve within the Amazon Solutions team.</p> <p data-path-to-node="14">The ideal candidate has begun their initial journey in programmatic and is serious about accelerating their expertise within Amazon’s advertising and data solutions. You’ll be working alongside other specialists, sharing ideas and learning from each other, with a blend of hands-on campaign strategy and set up, mixed with client-facing insight delivery and best-practice guidance. To succeed, you’ll need outstanding problem-solving skills, strong technical aptitude, an instinct to use data, and great communication skills to excel.</p> <p data-path-to-node="14">We push our team to challenge the status quo through innovative solutions including advanced testing frameworks, AI/feature adoption, and more. We are looking for someone who can thrive in a fast-paced environment, yet also know when to show patience and bring calm when it’s needed.</p> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">What You Will Do:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li> <p data-path-to-node="17,0,0">Support strategy and day-to-day implementation and consultation across Amazon. Advertising’s programmatic technology stack: Amazon DSP and Amazon Marketing Cloud - with a path to learning more about Amazon Sponsored Ads.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="17,0,0">Develop thoughtful media plans with creativity and a relentless pursuit for performance</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="17,0,0">Act as a primary point of contact for Amazon clients and our &nbsp;partner, product, and/or client leads at Amazon.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="17,0,0">Support new business development and client growth efforts through audits, thought leadership, and deck development.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="17,0,0">Ensure a smooth billing/invoicing process with clients and internal finance teams</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="17,0,0">Build expertise and automate processes for common tasks such as pacing, forecasting, brand suitability/safety, audience analysis, supply optimization, and other account health checks.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="17,0,0">Provide support through training/expertise as needed across Kepler’s enterprise business.</p> </li> <li> <p data-path-to-node="17,0,0">Never stop refining your craft and bringing value to your team and your clients.</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Desired Skills and Experience:</span></strong></p> <ul> <li>1-2 years of programmatic experience</li> <li>Strong analytical skills, and comfort with Google Sheets/MS Excel</li> <li>Excellent communication and presentation skills</li> <li>Strong ability to create and build relationships</li> <li>Growth mindset</li> <li>Ability to self-manage, juggle multiple priorities, and pay close attention to details</li> <li>Ability to contribute to a fast-paced, entrepreneurial, team-based environment</li> <li>Strong interest in researching, exploring, and applying AI technologies to retail media</li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Total Compensation:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Base Salary: $73,500 - $85,000</span></li> </ul> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Benefits:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Healthcare/Dental/Vision</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Unlimited PTO</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">401k Contributions</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$75/mo Wellness Stipend</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$100/mo Mobile Phone Stipend</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$50/mo Internet Stipend</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$500/yr Annual Learning Stipend</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">$2,000/yr Annual Tuition Stipend</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">One-time $200 New Hire Home Office Equipment Stipend</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Parental Leave - 16 week primary caregiver / 6 week secondary caregiver leave</span></li> <li style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Annual Work From Anywhere 4 weeks per year</span></li> </ul> <p><em><span style="font-size: 12pt;">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.&nbsp;</span></em></p> <p><em><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Protect yourself from recruitment fraud. The only way to apply for a position at Kepler is by submitting a direct application via the Keplergrp.com website or working with a recruiter employed by Kepler with a @keplergrp.com email address. Learn how to stay safe by clicking</span></em><a href="https://www.keplergrp.com/notice-on-fraudulent-job-offerings"><em><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> here</span></em></a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>