Commerce Strategy Manager
Description
The Manager, 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 on a specific client account, 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. An entrepreneurial spirit with a bias for action and problem-solving is necessary to be successful in this role.
Job Responsibilities:
- Contribute to upleveling account management and improve how we serve WPP Media Commerce clients.
- 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. Develop and cascade POVs on changing industry dynamics.
- Engage with internal and external leaders across WPP agencies, technology providers, and retailers to develop go-to-market solutions.
- Assist in developing commerce and retail media content for the organization, including educational trainings, POVs, and frameworks.
- Lead the adoption of WPP Media Commerce for new business and existing accounts.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in commerce across paid media, trade strategy, retail, consulting, and/or analytics.
- Ability to execute effective media plans that achieve business objectives.
- Experience across the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
- Drive to learn and understand the retail landscape and the latest trends in commerce media.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas.
- Deep understanding of retail commercial elements such as profit margin, inventory levels, forecasting, and demand planning to inform media decisions.
- Deep understanding of how different media channels work together and how retail media fits within the wider ecosystem.
- Experience with retail bid management platforms, such as Pacvue or Skai.
- Experience in campaign management and optimization across multiple retail platforms (Mercado Libre, Amazon, Walmart, Rappi, Criteo, TopSort, etc.).
- Ability to collaborate and work effectively with internal teams and external partners.
- A self-starter attitude that thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent project-management skills; able to coordinate projects across multiple teams and functions.
About WPP Media:
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