Commerce Manager

About WPP Media

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Explore your future with Mindshare, part of WPP Media. If this role isn’t 100% aligned, apply anyway and we’ll add you to a specific Talent Pool so we can collaborate on future available positions.

Step into a newly created role where you will shape the retail media landscape for some of the world's most iconic brands, backed by an industry-leading agency that champions limitless growth, flexible working, and a vibrant, highly social team culture.

About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media Brand

Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders - better for people, planet, and business - by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.

The Role

Location: Sydney

We have found a great balance of embracing flexible working whilst also maintaining in-office collaboration with most teams meeting in the office 3 days per week.

• Shape retail media strategy: Craft highly effective, ROI-driven retail media strategies and go-to-market plans for iconic Unilever brands like Dove, Omo, and Rexona.
• Own the end-to-end execution: Bring campaigns to life across both on-site and in-store channels, managing everything from media planning and asset booking to post-campaign reporting.
• Pioneer new opportunities: Keep your finger on the pulse of the ever-changing commerce landscape by testing, piloting, and innovating with emerging retail platforms and technologies.
• Build powerful partnerships: Collaborate closely with major retail networks like Cartology and Coles360 to negotiate first-to-market opportunities and collaborative test-and-learns.
• Lead and inspire: Mentor a brilliant, diverse team, including a Commerce Executive and offshore support, fostering an open, high-performing, and collaborative culture.

Ideal Skills and Experience

This role is perfect for an inquisitive, highly collaborative retail media specialist who loves solving complex problems, mentoring others, and driving tangible sales results in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. We’re also looking for;

• Retail media expertise: Proven, hands-on experience working specifically with top Australian retail networks like Coles and Woolworths (experience with Chemist Warehouse or Amazon is a fantastic bonus!).
• Exceptional project management: A sharp eye for detail and the organisational capability to seamlessly manage end-to-end campaigns from the initial brief to the final wrap-up.
• Confident communication: Brilliant client-facing and negotiation skills, whether you're presenting a strategy to Unilever stakeholders or securing prime media space with a retailer.
• Leadership experience: A track record of effectively managing, motivating, and developing team members to help them reach their full potential.
• A collaborative spirit: An adaptable, open-minded team player who thrives in a bustling environment and is genuinely excited to learn and master new channels rather than working in silos.

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.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to 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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What We Offer  

At Mindshare ANZ, we offer a competitive salary package, with 20 days holiday increasing with service to a maximum of 25 days, with the option to purchase extra leave of up to 4 weeks per year. We also offer a flexible working environment, paid parental leave, flexible public holidays, birthday leave and early finishes during the summer months. These are just some of the great perks you can utilise.

Based on the south side of the bridge in Barangaroo, our office has beautiful views of Sydney Harbour and is a great space to hang out with colleagues and friends!

We have a culture of learning where we invest in your career growth and development through a range of learning and development opportunities. We offer a supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values diversity and collaboration and we provide mental wellness support via our Employee Assistance Program.

Our Commitment  

We want you to have the best opportunity to show us your skills and talents, please let us know if there is anything we can do to make the application/interview process work for you. Should you require any adjustments throughout the process, please collaborate with our hiring team who will be happy to assist.  

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. Here, we strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we'd love to know how you can positively impact our team with your experience! We believe that diversity is vital and positively influences the environment in which we operate. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that is free of discrimination, harassment or bullying. Race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions, we encourage all applicants. 

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