Associate Director, Retail Media & eCommerce Growth

United States Digital Space LLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WPP Media in the UK is seeking an Associate Director, eCommerce to lead retail media strategies across platforms, drive client outcomes, and coach a high-performing team.

You will oversee end-to-end planning, optimisation and performance for Amazon, CitrusAd, Criteo, Skai and Pacvue, building strong client relationships and delivering measurable business impact across key commerce accounts.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Retail Media initiatives across multiple platforms.
• Strong understanding of retail media strategy and execution.
• Proven ability to translate data insights into client recommendations.
• Experience with bid-management platforms (Skai, Pacvue).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end client delivery and team performance across retail media accounts.
• Develop insight-led retail media strategies aligned to client objectives.
• Guide planning, optimization, and performance on Amazon, CitrusAd, and Criteo.
• Identify opportunities to enhance client performance and maintain competitive edge.
• Build relationships with client stakeholders and media partners.
• Coach and develop a high-performing team and manage career progression.
• Oversee day-to-day communications with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements and adoption of new tools and automation.
• Oversee activation-related financial processes and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain measurement frameworks and discuss performance with clients.

Skills

eCommerce & retail media

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Data literacy

Communication & storytelling

Project management

Tools

Skai

Pacvue

CitrusAd

Criteo

Amazon advertising

Job description

WPP Media in the UK is seeking an Associate Director, eCommerce to lead retail media strategies across platforms, drive client outcomes, and coach a high-performing team.

You will oversee end-to-end planning, optimisation and performance for Amazon, CitrusAd, Criteo, Skai and Pacvue, building strong client relationships and delivering measurable business impact across key commerce accounts.