WPP Media: Commerce Manager- Dubai

About WPP Media

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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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.
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Role summary and impact

As an Ecommerce Manager, you will be working within the Commerce team at WPP, and a key responsibility will be the planning and buying of retail media real estate across key eCommerce platforms for top global clients.

• Has a strong understanding of retail prioritization, retail planning and execution

• Basic understanding of all biddable retail platforms (Amazon, Noon, Talabat, Carrefour)

• Develops and presents skills in crafting a retail media strategy for the client that is in line with the client’s business goals

• Understand the client’s business objectives and can translate them into KPIs, providing commerce solutions that serve those business needs

• Can independently manage eCommerce media budget, campaign planning, setup, monitoring and optimizations

• Develop a strong relationship with the client and is the go-to point of contact for client commerce health and strategic queries

• Can extract, building and present insightful and actionable cross-channel reports that improve the client’s business.

• Can cascade strategic thinking into next steps and tasks for his/her team to complete

• Effectively delegate tasks to his/her team to ensure everyone is working at their full capacity

• Training execs and senior execs on technical and client management skills

• Take full ownership of strategic deliverables (QBRs, Campaign Reviews, Annual reviews) and make sure the committed deadlines are being met

• Demonstrate an understanding of how each client executes their commerce business (i.e., business model, operations, ROI, financial performance, and key success factors).

• Contribute to new business pitches by leveraging internal WPP tools and frameworks

• Stays updated on new tools internally and in the market to improve campaign planning, executions, optimizations and reporting

Skills and Experience

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be 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.

• 3-5 years’ experience within the digital/eCommerce media space is preferred.

• Has strong knowledge of Amazon and e-retail merchandising and media capabilities in the Middle East.

• FMCG, Retail, E-Commerce/Shoppers Market and Direct Response experience is a plus.

• Thorough understanding of various types of media specific, but not limited to digital, mobile, social media, digital content partnerships, e-commerce and video.

• Proficient in reporting and analytics - strong analytical and strategic thinker who can interpret data at a glance.

• Amazon and commerce training certified

• An entrepreneurial spirit with the operational skills to ensure self-directed projects and ideas are seen through to execution.

• Comfortable working with budgets and numbers.

• Excellent verbal and written skills.

• Exceptional organizational skills, multi-tasking capabilities and detail oriented.

• Assertive, creative, team player and proven sense of urgency.

• Ability to priorities multiple demands (retailer, client, agency) simultaneously.

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, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include 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 particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. 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.

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