Director, Commerce Strategy

Manage a team of direct reports and their career development.

Contribute to upleveling account management and improve how we serve WPP Media Commerce clients across agencies.

Support agency teams (investment, search, social, programmatic, data, and analytics) to deliver comprehensive solutions that accomplish client’s business objectives.

Support the integration between commerce and brand media to develop end-to-end media plans for clients.

Manage relationships to ensure delivery of first-to-market media solutions.

Stay up to date on the latest trends and best practices in retail media.

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. Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.

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The Director, Commerce Strategy role will understand the capabilities of commerce platforms, including retail media networks and adtech partners and will assist in solving complex business problems through simplified POVs.

The role will identify product, process, or solution opportunities based on client needs and unlocking new growth opportunities across channels for clients.

This role will have the opportunity to work across multiple client accounts, work with retail partners, and support highly dynamic cross-functional project teams.

This role will have the ability to infuse the best of our network capabilities into our client’s day-to-day deliverables.

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

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