Business Director - Commerce

Publicis Media; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency in Dubai is seeking a Retail Media Director to lead strategy and growth for their Retail Media Network. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in digital media and a strong understanding of retail media platforms. This role requires excellent stakeholder management skills and a passion for innovation in the media landscape.

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years of experience in digital media, commerce, or retail media.
• Strong client-facing experience and strategic thinking skills.
• Deep understanding of retail media platforms and measurement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate the vision and strategy for RMN.
• Identify growth opportunities in the retail media ecosystem.
• Build relationships with retailers and media partners.
• Pitch RMN's capabilities to clients.

Skills

Digital media expertise

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Commercial mindset

Innovation

Retail media knowledge

Job description

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Are you passionate about the future of commerce and the evolving retail media landscape? Join Publicis Media Dubai as our Retail Media Director, and help shape the next chapter of media innovation in the region. As the Retail Media Director, you’ll play a critical role in leading the strategy, execution, and growth of our Retail Media Network (RMN). You’ll work cross-functionally to seamlessly integrate retail media with our existing media planning and buying capabilities, while delivering measurable value to clients and partners.

Responsibilities

• Develop and articulate the overall vision and strategy for Publicis Media’s RMN offering.
• Identify key growth opportunities and market trends across the retail media ecosystem.
• Define and evolve the RMN’s value proposition, ensuring differentiation in a fast-moving marketplace.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with retailers, tech providers, and key media partners.
• Pitch and present the RMN’s capabilities to current and prospective clients, showcasing its impact on performance and business outcomes.
• Own the RMN's revenue growth and performance KPIs across the region.
• Lead and develop a team.

Qualifications

• 12-15+ years of experience in digital media, commerce, or retail media, with proven leadership in cross-functional environments.
• A strategic thinker with a commercial mindset and strong client-facing experience.
• Deep understanding of retail media platforms, measurement, and first-party data capabilities.
• Excellent stakeholder management and the ability to build strong partnerships internally and externally.
• Passion for innovation, transformation, and performance marketing.
• Arabic talents would be preferred.

Additional Information

R-3020

P-3417

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Advertising and Marketing

Industries: Advertising Services

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