Associate Director, Commerce, MENA

Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Posted 10 days ago

The role

This role drives online sales growth by combining media strategy with e-commerce. The person plans, runs and optimizes media campaigns across digital platforms and leads cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results.

What you will do

Develop and implement tailored commerce strategies for clients
Oversee retail media planning, activation and optimization
Manage and oversee client commerce teams and day-to-day deliverables
Upskill the team's knowledge and capabilities
Expand client scopes and identify new commerce solutions
Educate clients on emerging market trends
Help the commerce director with new business pitches and product development
Work cross-functionally across Nexus practices (Data & Tech, Programmatic, Performance, Content & SEO)
Track and optimize client KPIs and support client retention
Plan operational resources across departments

Required qualifications

Expertise in the commerce landscape across MENA markets
Strong knowledge of Amazon and e-retail merchandising and media capabilities in the Middle East
Understanding of media types including digital, mobile, social, digital content partnerships, e-commerce and video
Proficiency in reporting and analytics
Comfortable working with budgets and numbers
Excellent verbal and written skills
Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize multiple demands from retailers, clients and agency

Nice to have

7-8 years of experience in the digital/eCommerce media space
FMCG, Retail, E-Commerce/Shoppers Market or Direct Response experience

Benefits

Competitive medical insurance
Group retirement plans
Vision and dental insurance
Significant paid time off
Preferential partner discounts
Employee mental health awareness days
Access to global WPP Media and WPP networks for learning and growth
Employee resource groups and in-office events

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data and partnerships. It is an equal opportunity employer.