Responsibilities

• Manage a team of direct reports and their career development.
• Contribute to upleveling account management and improve how we serve WPP Media Commerce clients across agencies.
• Support agency teams (investment, search, social, programmatic, data, and analytics) to deliver comprehensive solutions that accomplish client’s business objectives.
• Support the integration between commerce and brand media to develop end-to-end media plans for clients.
• Manage relationships to ensure delivery of first-to-market media solutions.
• Stay up to date on the latest trends and best practices in retail media. Develop and cascade POVs on changing industry dynamics.
• Engage with internal and external leaders across WPP agencies, technology providers, and retailers to develop go-to-market solutions.
• Assist in developing commerce and retail media content for the organization, including educational trainings, POVs, and frameworks.
• Lead the adoption of WPP Media Commerce for new business and existing accounts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, Communications, Advertising; OR equivalent professional work experience
• 7+ years of experience in commerce across paid media, trade strategy, retail, consulting, and/or analytics.
• Ability to execute effective media plans that achieve business objectives.
• Experience managing a team of direct reports.
• Experience across the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Drive to learn and understand the retail landscape and the latest trends in commerce media.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas.
• 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.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.