Director of Advertising Inventory & Pricing

Job DescriptionAs the Director of Advertising Inventory & Pricing, you’ll lead the holistic inventory function responsible for providing data-driven analysis, forecasting and pricing that maximizes advertising revenues across onsite and offsite inventory. You’ll direct the analysis, testing and modeling of analytics to gain maximum revenue per impression and set pricing for all ad products. You’ll build inventory data into workflows and tools to drive increased automation and speed. Your role will involve forecasting supply and demand, monitoring ad product inventory performance and adjusting available advertising opportunities to maximize yield. You’ll also develop dashboards and reporting to review yield performance, inform pricing strategy, and support Sales and Account Management.This role is hybrid, which means you will be required to work some days on-site at the Best Buy location listed on this posting and some days virtually from home or other non-Best Buy location. The specific work arrangements vary by role and team. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.What you’ll doDirect and control yield analytics activitiesAnalyze, test and model analytics to maximize advertising revenueDevelop and ensure consistency in pricing strategiesOversee the management and forecasting of supply and demandMonitor partner performance and adjust advertising opportunities to maximize yieldDevelop dashboards to review yield performance and inform pricing strategy adjustmentsCommunicate yield analytics landscape and key performance drivers to decision makersCreate and monitor ad product inventory performance reportingBasic qualifications6 years in publisher-side inventory management3 years in retail media product management, or similarData-driven approach, with strong excel and other data visualization tool experienceAdvertising product experienceBias for action and resultsStrong collaboratorAbility to think strategically and have a future-focusDeep understanding of the retail media landscape, including major players, disruptors, and trendsProven ability to clearly communicate future-looking plans to various levels of leaders across the organizationExperience using publisher platforms like Google Ad Manager, Adx, YieldX and other similar supply and ad serving platformsPreferred qualifications10 years in inventory and yield management5 years in retail media product management or similar, with 3 years in leadershipExperience leading a multi-person teamExperience setting pricing for ad products and inventory across owned platformsProven track record of bringing new advertising products from concept through testing and launchWhat’s in it for youWe’re committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it, especially at key moments in your life.Competitive payGenerous employee discountPhysical and mental well-being supportAbout usAs part of the Best Buy team, you’ll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life — in our stores, online, and in customers’ homes.Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. We’re committed to being a great place to work, where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all, we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full, authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer.Req # 974460BRBrand Best BuyJob Category Marketing GroupJob Level DirectorMinimum Pay 116,450.00Maximum Pay 207,950.00Store Number or Department 900010 Corporate 1 MNAddress Line 1 7601 Penn Avenue SouthCity RichfieldState MinnesotaZip 55423-8500Benefits Best Buy offers a range of benefits to support your overall well-being, as outlined in the Benefits Guide . Eligibility may vary.#J-18808-Ljbffr