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3132 - Associate Director, Commerce UK
EssenceMediacom:
EssenceMediacom, part of WPP, is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world’s best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy — built on data & technology, built for people & algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test & learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.
Role Summary and Impact
As a Senior eCommerce Associate Director, you will be responsible for delivering category-defining capabilities and services across eCommerce, for a group of Commerce clients. Success in this role involves providing strategic insight, helping to evolve best practices and leading a team, with ultimate responsibility for the quality of work within this team (delivering best in class retail media activations).
We are a team of 20 working on clients such as (but not limited to) Dell, Adidas, TCCC, Sony Playstation, MOWI, Tempur and Lotus (across UK, EMEA and Global opportunities)
Following successful growth across a number of our accounts, we are looking for a Senior eCommerce Associate Director to come and join the growing community in EssenceMediacom eCommerce Practice.
Skills and Experience
At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:
- Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
- Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
- Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.
Skills and Experience
You are an established senior member within an eCommerce environment and a known experienced specialist in Retail and Commerce Media. You demonstrate to be proactive and inquisitive, and a real driver who inspires direct reports and peers alike. You are confidently challenging inherited ways of working with your own ideas for improvement and evolution that fit the overarching EssenceMediacom processes and vision.
Key skills
- In-depth understanding of eCommerce campaign set-up, management, optimisation and reporting across media owner and technology vendor platforms
- Excellent understanding of the strategic and tactical application of eCommerce and digital marketing in general
- Proven project management, leadership and people management experience.
Life at WPP Media & Benefits
Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.
We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our 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.
WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.
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