Associate Director, Commerce

Chicago, IL (Unknown)

$114K/yr – $120K/yrSenior Level5+ years exp

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the ecommerce management for paid search and AMG services, turning multi-channel media into aligned plans, team education, and repeatable delivery playbooks.

  • Ownership: End-to-end ecommerce strategy and client outcomes across AMS, Sponsored Listings, and AMG with cross-channel coordination.
  • Teams and process: Build internal capability, QA media plans, and implement best practices with scalable processes.
  • Measurement and coaching: Drive insights from performance data, conduct reviews, and mentor the commerce team for impact.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the client's strategy and growth of AMS Paid Search/Sponsored Product Listings as well as AMG services such as on-site display advertising and AAP
  • Become a subject matter expert and educate teams and clients of the ecommerce retail environment
  • Build end-to-end ecommerce strategy and plans for the client
  • Assist internal teams within the Commerce practice in growing each client’s business
  • Work with cross-functional teams to provide insight and recommendations
  • Develop, manage, and monitor client service delivery executions of the assigned accounts
  • Oversee process development and execution management
  • Assures quality control of all media planning and implementation
  • Ensure best practices are in place
  • Prepare and present annual financial and staffing plans

Requirements

  • 5+ years of related experience
  • 2+ years of team management experience
  • eCommerce media buying and planning experience is required
  • Experience with Amazon Marketing Services (AMS) Paid Search/Sponsored Product Listings and Amazon Media Group (AMG) services
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse groups
  • Excellent communication and organizational skills
  • A proven ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects effectively and work well under pressure
  • Exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving abilities

Preferred

  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities and ability to mentor teams
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams across digital media channels

Benefits

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    Founded in 1926 by Marcel Bleustein-Blanchet, today Publicis Groupe is the second largest communications group in the world and a leader in marketing, communication, and digital business transformation, led by Arthur Sadoun, the third CEO in its history. Publicis Groupe is positioned at every step of the value chain, from consulting to execution, combining marketing transformation and digital business transformation. Publicis Groupe is a privileged partner in its clients’ transformation to enhance personalisation at scale. The Groupe relies on ten expertise concentrated within four main activities: Communication, Media, Data and Technology. Through a unified and fluid organisation, its clients have a facilitated access to all its expertise in every market. Present in over 100 countries, Publicis Groupe employs around 103,000 professionals. Website: www.publicisgroupe.com X: @PublicisGroupe Instagram: @publicisgroupe YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/publicisgroupe Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/publicisgroupe

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