Account Director, eCommerce (Commerce Integration Strategist)

GroupM; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media agency in London is looking for a Commerce Integration Strategist to redefine the intersection of commerce and media for iconic brands. Candidates should possess significant media strategy and e-commerce experience with a strong grasp on data-driven planning. This role offers a hybrid work model and competitive benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Benefits

Competitive medical insurance

Group retirement plans

Significant paid time off

Qualifications

• Significant experience in media strategy, e-commerce, or retail media.
• Deep understanding of retail platforms and commerce ecosystems.
• Strong grasp of data-driven planning and audience intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Redefine commerce and media intersection for iconic brands.
• Guide teams to connect brand-building with business outcomes.
• Elevate activation strategies to ensure they are commerce-aware.

Skills

Media strategy

E-commerce

Retail media

Data-driven planning

Audience intelligence

Tools

Amazon

Criteo

Dunnhumby

Nectar360

Job description

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About u00A0 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 WPPu2019s 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

About u00A0 EssenceMediacom: A Leading u00A0 WPP Media u00A0 Brand

EssenceMediacom:

EssenceMediacom u00A0 is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the worldu2019s best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy u2014 built on data & technology, built for people & algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test & learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve.

Role Summary and Impact

EssenceMediacom is the breakthrough agency. We donu2019t just plan mediau2014we engineer growth. As a Commerce Integration Strategist, youu2019ll help redefine how commerce and media intersect for some of the worldu2019s most iconic brandsu2014from consumer electronics to CPGu2014across the UK and EMEA.

This is a strategic, consultative role designed to embed commerce thinking into every stage of the media planning process. Youu2019ll work across disciplines, guiding teams and clients to connect brand-building with business outcomes. You wonu2019t activate campaigns directlyu2014but youu2019ll oversee, advise, and elevate activation strategies to ensure theyu2019re commerce-aware, retail-ready, and performance-driven.

Skills and Experience

At u00A0 WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. Itu2019s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace u00A0 WPP & u00A0 WPP Mediau2019s u00A0 shared u00A0 core u00A0 values:

• Be u00A0 Extraordinary u00A0 by u00A0 Leading Collectively u00A0 to u00A0 Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an u00A0 Open u00A0 environment by u00A0 Balancing People and Client Experiences u00A0 by u00A0 Cultivating Trust .
• Lead u00A0 Optimistically u00A0 by u00A0 Championing Growth u00A0 and Development u00A0 to u00A0 Mobilize the Enterprise .

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About You:

• Significant experience in media strategy, e-commerce, or retail media
• Deep understanding of retail platforms (Amazon, Criteo, Dunnhumby, Nectar360) and commerce ecosystems
• Strong grasp of data-driven planning, audience intelligence, and digital shelf analytics
• Experience influencing cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders
• A passion for innovation, collaboration, and driving business growth through media

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Life at u00A0 WPP Media u00A0 & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and weu2019re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. u00A0 WPP Media u00A0 employees can tap into the global u00A0 WPP Media u00A0 & 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. u00A0 u00A0

WPP Media u00A0 is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to u00A0 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 weu2019ve 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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While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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