Overview

Account Director - eCommerce at WPP Media

About WPP Media: WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com. WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

Role Summary and Impact

As an eCommerce Account Director, you will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of your client accounts across platforms whilst operating as the main campaign activation point of contact for our clients. Utilising platform expertise and account management practices, you’ll ensure effective management of projects to brief, schedule and budget. Ultimately, you’ll work to deliver industry-leading eCommerce campaigns which exceed our clients’ expectations. The role will involve line management of more junior members of the team, overseeing their work and development to successfully deliver to client expectations. We are looking to continue our exceptional growth, seeking an eCommerce Account Director to join EssenceMediacom’s eCommerce Practice.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver client accounts across platforms; act as the main campaign activation point of contact.
• Utilise platform expertise and account management practices to manage projects to brief, schedule and budget.
• Deliver industry-leading eCommerce campaigns that exceed client expectations.
• Provide line management and development oversight for junior team members to ensure successful client delivery.

Skills And Experience

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

About You

You are an established senior member within an eCommerce environment and a known experienced specialist in Retail and Commerce Media. You demonstrate to be proactive and inquisitive, and a real driver who inspires direct reports and peers alike. You are confidently challenging inherited ways of working with your own ideas for improvement and evolution that fit the overarching EssenceMediacom processes and vision.

Key Skills

• In-depth understanding of eCommerce campaign set-up, management, optimisation and reporting across media owner and technology vendor platforms
• Excellent understanding of the strategic and tactical application of eCommerce and digital marketing in general
• Proven project management, leadership and people management experience

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work. WPP Media offers opportunities to grow within the global WPP Media & WPP networks, with employee resource groups, in-office events, and a range of benefits including medical, retirement plans, vision and dental insurance, paid time off, partner discounts, and mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect where everyone belongs and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. We have adopted a hybrid work approach, with office presence around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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