Senior Media Lead
Safeway · Pleasanton, CA
Apply & track with Apply EdgeWhy choose us?Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand!At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving.Bring your flavorBuilding the future of food and well-being starts with you. Join our team and bring your best self to the table.What You Will Be Doing Albertsons Media CollectiveTeam BackgroundThe Media Solutions Performance Team Anchored In Driving Measurable Incremental Sales. We Focus On Delivering Actionable Insights And Sustained Growth For Our CPG Partners ByDriving category growth and increasing share across trip missionsIncreasing traffic to both physical stores and digital propertiesEnabling localized strategies that align with merchant priorities and store footprintSupporting merchants with data-backed category and media strategies Our Operating Principles EmphasizeCPG Revenue accountability: Driving measurable incremental revenue and proving impact with dataInsight leadership: Empowering stakeholders with clear, actionable media intelligence and strategy frameworksExecution excellence: Protecting Albertsons shopper experience through precision in localized executionTo Ensure Performance IntegrityEvery media plan is outcome-optimizedEvery media upfront, annual plan and business review is insightful, accurate, and decision-readyEvery campaign launches flawlessly in alignment with strategyEvery dollar is tracked and attributedEvery insight leads to clear, actionable next steps Main ResponsibilitiesLead revenue growth for Albertsons Media Collective by developing and executing segment-specific media strategies that drive measurable incremental salesShape annual communications plans, including key narratives, success metrics, and client-specific learning agendas aligned to business outcomesDeliver compelling, insight-driven Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) that identify optimization opportunities and unlock new revenue streamsOversee end-to-end media performance across owned, search, social, programmatic, and in-store channels, ensuring alignment with strategic objectivesDirect and develop media planning and activation teams, ensuring consistent execution based on the strategy and operational efficiency needsEstablish and scale media strategy frameworks, best practices, and training programs to drive cross-functional alignment and capability buildingPartner with Sales and Account Management to accelerate revenue by providing strategic media expertise in merchant and CPG meetings Contribute to product innovation by informing new media solutions, go-to-market playbooks, and marketing materials with performance insightsChampion a continuous learning agenda by codifying insights from campaigns, pilots, and tests into scalable playbooks adopted across teamsDrive team performance through clear goals, accountability structures, and a focus on revenue impact and customer value tied to capacityBuild and mentor high-performing teams through structured onboarding, ongoing coaching, and career development initiativesFoster a culture of precision, collaboration, and continuous improvement to maintain credibility with internal stakeholders and CPG partners We Are Looking For Candidates Who Possess The FollowingDemonstrated ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights.Strong communication skills with experience influencing across multiple teams and levels.Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high‑quality work in fast‑paced environments.Experience developing scalable processes, best practices, or training content.Ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate effectively across cross‑functional teams. We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience:Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; MBA preferred.7 plus years of experience in digital media planning/activation within retail, e commerce, grocery, or CPG.Strong understanding of digital ad platforms, measurement tools, and full funnel media performance. We Also Provide a Variety Of Benefits IncludingCompetitive wages paid weekly Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with StreamAssociate discountsHealth and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI BenefitsLeaders invested in your training, career growth and developmentAn inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serveOur Values – Click below to view video: ACI ValuesA copy of the full job description can be made available to you.