E-commerce Associate Director

Omnicom Media Group; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company seeks an E-commerce Associate Director to lead strategic initiatives for top brands in the MENA region. This role involves building partnerships with leading e-commerce platforms and optimizing consumer journeys to enhance performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in e-commerce, a strong understanding of the digital retail landscape, and excellent relationship-building skills. If you're passionate about innovation and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in e-commerce with a track record of driving performance.
• Deep knowledge of the MENA e-commerce landscape and major online retailers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute e-commerce strategies to drive growth and market share.
• Manage senior-level client relationships and act as a trusted advisor.

Skills

E-commerce Strategy

Joint Business Planning (JBP)

Digital Marketing

Data & Measurement

Relationship Building

Tools

Amazon Advertising

Job description

As an E-commerce Associate Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and driving forward strategic e-commerce initiatives for some of the most recognized brands in the MENA region. You will be working across a wide range of innovative and high-impact projects that position our clients as e-commerce leaders. You will bring expertise across Joint Business Planning (JBP), Distribution Strategy, Product Portfolio Management, Content Excellence, E-commerce Marketing, and Data & Measurement. Collaborating closely with both internal teams and senior client stakeholders, you will deliver best-in-class, performance-driven ecommerce strategies that go far beyond media activation.

A Typical Day Will Include:

• Building and maintaining strong partnerships with MENA's top ecommerce platforms, including Marketplaces, Aggregators, Grocery.com platforms, Food Delivery apps, and Pureplay digital retailers.
• Developing and executing holistic ecommerce strategies that drive transaction growth and increase market share, ensuring our clients brands outperform the competition.
• Enhancing direct-to-consumer (DTC) performance through ecommerce acquisition, retention, and conversion strategies.
• Overseeing and optimizing the online consumer journey to improve overall e-commerce effectiveness and user experience.
• Managing senior-level client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor on e-commerce strategy and performance.
• Collaborating with internal teams to align e-commerce strategy with media, creative, data, and analytics capabilities.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• A minimum of 6 years of experience in e-commerce, with proven success in driving commercial performance.
• Deep knowledge of the MENA ecommerce landscape, including familiarity with major online retailers and platforms.
• Experience with the Amazon ecosystem, including campaign management and Amazon Advertising tools.
• Strong background in e-commerce and digital retail environments.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, particularly with senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Fluency in Arabic is a plus, but not required.
• A passion for innovation and a fast-paced environment, with a proactive mindset and strong commercial acumen.

Only shortlisted candidates who meet our requirements will be contacted.