Overview

Join Us as a Commerce Strategy Director

At Publicis Media, we’re at the forefront of shaping the future of commerce for some of the UK’s leading brands. With a rapidly growing client portfolio, this is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic commerce specialist to play a pivotal role in turning bold ambitions into real-world impact.

As Commerce Strategy Director, you’ll partner with high-profile clients to unlock growth, reimagine how they work with retailers, and lead innovative strategies that drive measurable results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of retail strategies that drive client growth and commercial success.
• Advise clients on key commerce topics, including digital shelf eContent, analytics, retail media, and business capabilities.
• Support initiatives to upskill client stakeholders and internal teams on emerging commerce trends and best practices.
• Identify gaps in current offerings and collaborate with relevant leads to develop innovative solutions and commercial models.
• Help clients engage with retailers in new and more effective ways, creating measurable business impact.
• Foster a collaborative, innovative team culture that encourages continuous learning and improvement.
• Operate effectively within a matrixed organization, solving complex business challenges and driving tangible results.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within digital retailing, ideally within a retailer, brand, or agency environment, with a deep understanding of the Commerce landscape.
• Strong subject matter expertise in digital commerce, extending beyond campaign management to include business planning, product portfolio management, and data-driven insights.
• Methodical, well-organised, and adaptable, with the ability to manage complex projects and navigate challenging situations with resilience.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to challenge clients constructively while maintaining diplomacy.
• Ability to build strong relationships, quickly understand clients’ businesses, and identify how to best support their Commerce ambitions.
• Comfortable working in a demanding and dynamic environment, with a genuine interest in strategic Commerce initiatives and industry change.
• Motivated by growth opportunities and the chance to make a tangible impact in a fast-evolving sector.

Additional information

Spark has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity, Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

Please make sure you check out the Publicis Career Page which showcases our Inclusive Benefits and our EAG’s (Employee Action Groups).

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