Director, Commerce

New York, USA (Hybrid)

$100K/yr – $230K/yrDirector/Executive7+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive biddable commerce media across retail networks to meet client goals and lead cross-channel optimization.

  • Own search media activations across retailer networks and major platforms.
  • Must-have: 7+ years in biddable performance media with retail search.
  • Standout: Leading adoption of GroupM Commerce for new and existing accounts.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Oversee search media activations across several retailer media networks, including but not limited to Amazon Marketing Cloud, Amazon Vendor Central, CitrusAd, Criteo, The Trade Desk, Walmart, etc.
  • Execute campaign setup, bid recommendations, and budgeting to ensure overall client goal attainment, including the use of retail bid management technologies where applicable such as Pacvue, Skai, and Epsilo.
  • Partner with agency and client teams to help navigate the Commerce activation landscape.
  • Utilize WPP Media Commerce capabilities to service and deliver best-in-class solutions that accomplish client’s business objectives.
  • Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements that can help teams work better together and with our clients.
  • Lead the incorporation of cross-channel testing and optimization strategies.
  • Assist in developing frameworks, case studies, trainings, and other content to continuously raise the bar of biddable Commerce media-buying teams.
  • Manage relationships with select priority Commerce partners to ensure development & delivery of best-in-class biddable campaigns.
  • Effectively create and deliver presentations and thought leadership to clients.
  • Stay up to date on changing marketplace dynamics surrounding ad products, technology, and measurement across search partners.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, Communications, Advertising; OR equivalent professional work experience
  • 7+ years of experience in biddable performance media execution or paid ecommerce, with a strong preference for retail media search execution.
  • Experience managing a team of direct reports.
  • Experience across the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Deep understanding of retail commercial elements such as profit margin, inventory levels, forecasting, and demand planning to inform media decisions.
  • Deep understanding of how different media channels work together and how retail media fits within the wider ecosystem.
  • Experience with retail bid management platforms, such as Pacvue or Skai.
  • Experience in campaign management and optimization across multiple retail platforms (Amazon, Instacart, Walmart, Target, Kroger, Criteo, Google, Meta, etc.).
  • Ability to collaborate and work effectively with internal teams and external partners.
  • A self-starter attitude that thrives in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent project-management skills; able to coordinate projects across multiple teams and functions.

Benefits

  • Our benefits include competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.
  • Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment.
  • We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events.
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34.3%
Direct
46.3%
Referral
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Social
5.7%
Paid
2.7%

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Median Career Experience
10 years
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