Manager - Commerce

The role

You will manage a team of 2 to 5 people and oversee search and programmatic media campaigns on retailer media networks. You will run campaign setup, bid and budget decisions, reporting and optimization across regional teams in the United States, Europe and Asia.

What you will do

• Manage a team of 2 to 5 direct reports and their career development.
• Oversee search and programmatic media activations across retailer media networks such as Amazon, CitrusAd, Criteo, The Trade Desk and Walmart.
• Execute campaign setup, bid recommendations and budgeting, using tools such as Pacvue, Skai and Epsilo where applicable.
• Maintain relationships with key account stakeholders to influence and maximize promotional opportunities.
• Ensure ongoing campaign compliance with GroupM guidelines and best practices.
• Prepare campaign performance reports weekly, monthly and quarterly.
• Synthesize data, identify trends and recommend activities to maximize business results.
• Address technical issues with media campaign serving.
• Manage reconciliation, invoicing and billing, trafficking, and mapping data to the internal media campaign management platform.
• Interact effectively with regional teams in Europe, North America and Asia.

Required qualifications

• At least 4 years of experience in biddable performance media execution.
• Experience managing a team of direct reports.
• Proficient in English.
• 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.
• Deep understanding of how media channels work together and how retail media fits the wider ecosystem.
• Strong drive to understand the retail landscape and latest trends in commerce media.
• Experience with retail bid management platforms such as Pacvue or Skai.
• Experience in campaign management and optimization across multiple retail platforms such as Amazon, Instacart, Walmart, Target, Kroger, Criteo, Google and Meta.
• Ability to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• A self-starter attitude that thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent project-management skills across multiple teams and functions.

Nice to have

• Strong preference for retail media execution experience.

Benefits

• Access to internal learning platforms, certifications and training sessions.
• Life insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Significant paid time off.
• Preferential partner discounts.
• Employee mental health awareness day.
• Access to global WPP Media and WPP networks.
• Employee resource groups.
• Frequent in-office events.

Before you apply

• The posting says only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's global media collective, bringing platform, people and partners together for client growth. The company describes itself as an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.