Manager, Retail Media Ads Growth

Company Description

Since launching in Kuwait in 2004, talabat, the leading on-demand food and Q-commerce app for everyday deliveries, has been offering convenience and reliability to its customers. talabat’s local roots run deep, offering a real understanding of the needs of the communities we serve in eight countries across the region.

We harness innovative technology and knowledge to simplify everyday life for our customers, optimize operations for our restaurants and local shops, and provide our riders with reliable earning opportunities daily.

Here at talabat, we are building a high-performance culture through engaged workforce and growing talent density. We're all about keeping it real and making a difference. Our 6,000+ strong talabaty are on an awesome mission to spread positive vibes. We are proud to be a multi-great place to work award winner.

Job Description

Role Summary

As Manager, Retail Media Ads Growth, you will be part of the Retail Media Growth team reporting to the Sr. Manager, Retail Media Growth. You will own a portfolio of accounts across MENA, driving ad sales, expanding advertiser relationships, and unlocking revenue from long-tail and local market accounts.

This is a hands-on, high-impact role for someone with an Ads Tech or digital advertising background, who thrives on meeting ambitious targets and building strong advertiser partnerships.

What’s On Your Plate?

• Own a portfolio of accounts, including both major advertisers and long-tail clients across local markets.

• Drive sales growth by identifying opportunities, pitching retail media solutions, and executing campaigns end-to-end.

• Build strong relationships with CPG brands, agencies, and suppliers, acting as their trusted retail media advisor.

• Collaborate with the broader Growth team, Product, and Marketing to develop tailored ad solutions and maximize client ROI.

• Execute Go To Market strategies at the account level, including campaign planning, targeting, and reporting.

• Track account performance, identify growth opportunities, and provide actionable insights to internal stakeholders.

• Leverage ad tech knowledge to recommend the right solutions and optimize campaigns for scale and performance.

• Support strategic initiatives such as seasonal campaigns, category growth plays, and regional expansion.

Qualifications

What Did We Order?

• 4–6 years of experience in ads tech, retail media, digital advertising, or account management.

• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in digital advertising or retail media.

• Strong understanding of ad tech platforms or retail media ecosystems.

• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to influence clients and internal teams.

• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple accounts and campaigns simultaneously.

• Data-driven mindset with experience using analytics to optimize campaigns and identify growth opportunities.

• Creative, solution-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

• Self-starter who can proactively identify opportunities and take ownership of account growth.

Additional Information

As part of the talabat team:

• You will also experience exciting opportunities for professional and personal growth and recognition.

• Monthly talabat credit to spend in the app, however you want.

• Parental leave.

• Working with the team, building the fastest-growing, largest and most valuable network of online food ordering services.

• Our colleagues at talabat come from every corner of the globe, working in diverse, cross-cultural teams.

• Sponsored healthcare and gym membership.