Associate Vice President, Commerce, MENA

Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Posted 9 days ago

The role

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

What you will do

Develop and implement tailored commerce strategies for clients
Oversee retail media planning, activation and optimization
Provide oversight and management of client commerce teams
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
Track and optimize client KPIs and support client retention
Collaborate across Nexus practices (Data & Tech, Programmatic, Performance, Content & SEO)

Required qualifications

Strong knowledge of Amazon and e-retail merchandising and media capabilities in the Middle East
Thorough understanding of digital, mobile, social, content partnerships, e-commerce and video media
Proficient in reporting and analytics
Comfortable working with budgets and numbers
Excellent verbal and written skills
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize multiple demands from retailers, clients and agencies simultaneously

Nice to have

8-10 years' experience in the digital/eCommerce media space
FMCG, Retail, E-Commerce/Shoppers Market or Direct Response experience

Benefits

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

Before you apply

Applicants who require accommodations or flexibility should discuss this with the hiring team during interviews

About the company

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. It is an equal opportunity employer.