Director, Commerce Activation

WPP Media Australia & New Zealand

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Not specified; individual compensation varies base...
On-site
7+ years in biddable performance media
Retail media execution experience
Team management of direct reports
The role requires deep expertise in retail and marketplaces to deliver excellence in biddable retail media channels like search and programmatic

Job Summary

  • The role requires deep expertise in retail and marketplaces to deliver excellence in biddable retail media channels like search and programmatic.
  • Candidates must manage a team of direct reports while partnering with agency teams to translate client business briefs into actionable jobs.
  • WPP Media offers competitive benefits including medical insurance, group retirement plans, significant paid time off, and employee mental health awareness days.

Matching Summary

The role requires deep expertise in retail and marketplaces to deliver excellence in biddable retail media channels like search and programmatic.

Salary

Not specified; Individual compensation varies based on qualifications and location

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 7+ years in biddable performance media
  • Retail media execution experience
  • Team management of direct reports
  • Proficiency with Pacvue or Skai platforms
  • Campaign optimization across Amazon Walmart Target

Nice-to-have

  • Entrepreneurial spirit with bias for action
  • Deep understanding of profit margin and inventory
  • Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong project management coordination skills
  • Ability to synthesize data trends for clients

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, Communications, Advertising or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years of experience in biddable performance media execution
  • Experience managing a team of direct reports
  • Experience with retail bid management platforms such as Pacvue or Skai

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