Director, Commerce Planning

Wppmedia; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical insurance

Group retirement plans

Significant paid time off

Job summary

Wppmedia is seeking a Director of Commerce Planning in Chicago, IL. This role involves solving complex business problems with a focus on retail media networks and adtech partnerships. The ideal candidate will manage a team, drive strategic growth, and integrate commerce solutions across channels.

The position offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 – $230,000 USD, a hybrid work model, and robust benefits including medical and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Experience in commerce across paid media, trade strategy, retail, consulting, and/or analytics.
• Strong understanding of retail commercial elements like profit margin and demand planning.
• Self-starter attitude with excellent project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team and contribute to account management improvements.
• Support agency teams to deliver solutions that achieve client objectives.
• Engage with leaders across agencies and retailers to develop solutions.

Skills

Team management

Commerce media understanding

Project management

Communication and presentation skills

Retail bid management platforms

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related fields

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Retail platforms (Amazon, Instacart, etc.)

Job description

Role Summary & Impact

The Director, Commerce Planning role will understand the capabilities of commerce platforms including retail media networks and adtech partners and will assist in solving complex business problems through simplified POVs. The role will identify product, process, or solution opportunities based on client needs and unlocking new growth opportunities across channels for clients. This role will have the opportunity to work across multiple client accounts, work with retail partners, and support highly dynamic cross‑functional project teams. This role will have the ability to infuse the best of our network capabilities into our client’s day‑to‑day deliverables. An entrepreneurial spirit with a bias for action and problem‑solving is necessary to be successful in this role.

Skills and Experience

• • Manage a team of direct reports and their career development.
  • Contribute to upleveling account management and improve how we serve WPP Media Commerce clients across agencies.
  • Support agency teams (investment, search, social, programmatic, data, and analytics) to deliver comprehensive solutions that accomplish client’s business objectives.
  • Support the integration between commerce and brand media to develop end‑to‑end media plans for clients.
  • Manage relationships to ensure delivery of first‑to‑market media solutions.
  • Stay up to date on the latest trends and best practices in retail media. Develop and cascade POVs on changing industry dynamics.
  • Engage with internal and external leaders across WPP agencies, technology providers, and retailers to develop go‑to‑market solutions.
  • Assist in developing commerce and retail media content for the organization, including educational trainings, POVs, and frameworks.
  • Lead the adoption of WPP Media Commerce for new business and existing accounts.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, Communications, Advertising; OR equivalent professional work experience
• 7+ years of experience in commerce across paid media, trade strategy, retail, consulting, and/or analytics.
• Ability to execute effective media plans that achieve business objectives.
• Experience managing a team of direct reports.
• Experience across the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Drive to learn and understand the retail landscape and the latest trends in commerce media.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas.
• Deep understanding of retail commercial elements such as profit margin, inventory levels, forecasting, and demand planning to inform media decisions.
• Deep understanding of how different media channels work together and how retail media fits within the wider ecosystem.
• Experience with retail bid management platforms, such as Pacvue or Skai.
• Experience in campaign management and optimization across multiple retail platforms (Amazon, Instacart, Walmart, Target, Kroger, Criteo, Google, Meta, etc.).
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• A self‑starter attitude that thrives in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent project‑management skills; able to coordinate projects across multiple teams and functions.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

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

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to 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 we’ve 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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The base salary range for this position at the time of this posting is indicated below. Individual compensation varies based on job‑related factors, including location, business needs, level of responsibility, experience, and qualifications. We offer a competitive benefits package, go to https://mybenefits.wpp.com/public/welcome for more details.

US Pay Range: $100,000 – $230,000 USD