Solutions Engineer

As a Media Solutions Engineer at GIG Retail, your main responsibilities include consulting with retailers to create customized media solutions, leading projects that deliver advanced media technologies, and acting as a subject matter expert in client relationships. You’ll also work with internal teams to shape the product roadmap and ensure alignment with industry needs.

To be considered for the Media Solutions Engineer role at GIG Retail, you should have over 5 years of experience in retail media, project management, and consulting. A tech-savvy background with knowledge of media tech platforms, data systems, and strong analytical skills is essential for success in this role.

The Media Solutions Engineer role is crucial in driving innovation at GIG Retail. By designing tailored advertising solutions and leveraging advanced data insights, this position significantly enhances our clients’ marketing strategies, ultimately driving revenue growth and enabling GIG Retail to remain a leader in the industry.

Key skill sets for the Media Solutions Engineer position at GIG Retail include expertise in data analysis, advanced Excel skills, familiarity with CRM systems like Salesforce, and proficiency in tools like SQL, Tableau, and Power BI. Additionally, effective project management and problem-solving abilities are highly valued.

In the role of Media Solutions Engineer at GIG Retail, you’ll work on a variety of exciting projects aimed at developing and delivering innovative media solutions tailored to client needs. You'll collaborate with teams and third-party partners to enhance data integration and optimize advertising performance for leading retail brands.

In answering this question, provide specific examples of media technologies you've worked with, such as DSPs or DMPs. Discuss the impact of these technologies on your previous projects and how you utilized them to drive successful advertising solutions.

Characterize your approach by emphasizing the importance of active listening and asking probing questions to truly understand client challenges. Highlight your ability to analyze these needs and translate them into actionable media solutions.

Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to detail a challenging project you've managed. Outline the obstacles faced and the innovative strategies you used to achieve successful outcomes that benefited the clients.

Provide an overview of your project management methods, including the tools you use (like Jira or Trello), how you set timelines, and how you ensure effective communication among team members to meet project deadlines.

Discuss the importance of data analysis in designing effective media solutions. Illustrate how you've used analytics to drive insights and support the optimization of advertising strategies for clients.

Explain the resources you utilize to keep up-to-date with retail media trends. Mention industry publications, webinars, or networking with professionals that help you stay informed and inspire your work at GIG Retail.

Share a specific example where your contributions led to product development or strategic direction. It’s crucial to underscore your collaboration with teams to ensure a comprehensive approach to innovation.

Highlight your approach to relationship management by discussing active communication and setting regular check-ins. Share examples of how these practices led to stronger partnerships and successful project completion.

Detail your proficiency with tools like Tableau or Power BI, discussing how you've utilized them to create impactful dashboards or presentations that have effectively communicated complex data to clients.

Describe your method for prioritization, emphasizing how you evaluate urgency and importance. Share techniques you use to manage workload, such as scheduling or breaking down tasks into manageable chunks.