Associate Director, Commerce

UNAVAILABLE; New York (NY); On-site; USD 106,780 - 170,937; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

401(k)

Flexible time off

Job summary

We are looking for an Associate Director to lead strategic Commerce initiatives in New York. This role involves developing innovative strategies to meet client objectives and handling tactical execution of paid Commerce marketing activities.

Key responsibilities include optimizing campaigns, analyzing performance metrics, and managing team workflow. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in Paid Search, particularly with platforms like Amazon and Criteo.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Paid Search experience with emphasis on Commerce.
• Strong command of Commerce platforms and tools such as AMS interface.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Commerce campaigns across multiple touchpoints.
• Analyze campaign performance against client KPIs.
• Manage direct report(s), including day-to-day workflow.

Skills

Paid Search experience

Amazon (AMS) platform expertise

Criteo platform experience

Analytical abilities and math proficiency

Communication skills

Job description

Job Description

The Associate Director requires the ability to apply search and Commerce knowledge and expertise into actionable insights and recommendations. The Associate Director will partner with the Commerce Manager to drive strategic Commerce initiatives within the team, helping to develop innovative strategies to meet and exceed client business objectives, and lead tactical execution and optimization of programs. They will be responsible for optimizing, implementing, and analyzing paid Commerce marketing activities.

Responsibilities

• Help develop and implement Commerce campaigns across multiple Commerce touchpoints
• Leverage Commerce best-practices across all tactics
• Ensure campaign billings are up to date and all finance queries are followed up in a timely manner
• Analyze campaign performance against client KPIs and report on trends and insights to key stakeholders
• Continuously grow and develop skills by participating in ongoing training, workshops, etc.
• Provide support for any new business pitches as required
• Manage direct report(s), including day-to-day workflow and career development

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Paid Search experience with strong focus on Commerce
• In-depth activation and optimization experience with Amazon (AMS) and Criteo platforms
  • Experience in both organic and paid media
  • Experience with executing campaigns focused on driving online sales, optimizing to a ROAS
  • Experience in applying search marketing to brand-building and direct response initiatives
  • Experience with Amazon AAP/Display a plus
• Strong command of Commerce platforms and tools such as AMS interface
• Knowledge of syndicated research tools
• Familiarity with third-party ad serving technologies
• Technically strong quantitative skills, including analytical abilities and math proficiency
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving abilities
• Solid verbal and written communication skills
• Polished presentation skills a must
• Ability to work successfully with teams on multiple projects under tight deadlines
• Desire to work in a constantly evolving industry, which constantly presents new and unique challenges
• Ability to sell ideas clearly and deliver value
• Self‑driven to meet and exceed revenue and goals for our clients

Benefits

Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [e-mail].

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $106,780.00 – $170,937.00 annually. This is the pay range the company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. For regular roles, the company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401(k), and paid time off. The company anticipates the application deadline for this posting will be 04/10/2026.

EEO Statement

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