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With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships - all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open - we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.\nWPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.\nFor more information, visit wppmedia.com.\nRole Summary & Impact\nThe Manager, Commerce Activation role will have a deep interest and appreciation for the uniqueness of retail and marketplaces, and use their retail expertise to deliver excellence in biddable retail media channels: search and programmatic. They will ensure seamless integration of performance-led retail media efforts into a holistic commerce strategy, delivering best-in-class results across GroupM agencies. This role will work as a member a cross-functional team and inform, shape, and implement the most advanced performance-led strategies and solutions to unlock new growth opportunities across biddable channels for clients. This role will be responsible for partnering with agency teams to translate our client’s business briefs into jobs, ensure collaboration across biddable channels to maximize client outcomes, and assist in creating frameworks for teams working with retail media networks to develop performance projections and scenarios based on campaign parameters. An entrepreneurial spirit with a bias for action and problem-solving is necessary to be successful in this role.\nSkills and Experience\nManage a team of direct reports and their career development.\nOversee search and programmatic media activations across several retailer media networks, including but not limited to Amazon, CitrusAd, Criteo, The Trade Desk, Walmart, etc.\nExecute campaign setup, bid recommendations, and budgeting to ensure overall client goal attainment, including the use of retail bid management technologies where applicable such as Pacvue, Skai, and Epsilo\nMaintain excellent relationships with key account stakeholders to maximize promotional opportunities and assist them in navigating the Commerce activation landscape.\nEnsure on-going campaign compliance to GroupM established guidelines and best practices.\nLead the incorporation of cross-channel testing and optimization strategies.\nPrepare campaign performance reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.\nSynthesize key data points, identify trends, and recommend activities to maximize business results and deliver an optimal customer experience.\nAddress technical issues with media campaign serving.\nStay up to date on changing marketplace dynamics surrounding ad products, technology, and measurement across search and programmatic partners.\nManage reconciliation, invoicing/billing, trafficking, and mapping data to our internal media campaign management platform.\nBachelor’s Degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, Communications, Advertising; OR equivalent professional work experience\n3+ years of experience in biddable performance media execution, with a strong preference for retail media execution.\nExperience managing a team of direct reports.\nExperience across the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.\nDeep understanding of retail commercial elements such as profit margin, inventory levels, forecasting, and demand planning to inform media decisions.\nDeep understanding of how different media channels work together and how retail media fits within the wider ecosystem.\nStrong drive to understand the retail landscape and latest trends in commerce media.\nExperience with retail bid management platforms, such as Pacvue or Skai.\nExperience in campaign management and optimization across multiple retail platforms (Amazon, Instacart, Walmart, Target, Kroger, Criteo, Google, Meta, etc.).\nAbility to collaborate and work effectively with internal teams and external partners.\nA self-starter attitude that thrives in a fast-paced environment.\nExcellent project-management skills; able to coordinate projects across multiple teams and functions.\nLife at WPP Media & Benefits\nOur passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.\nWPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment.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. Please note that while our philosophy is the same across WPP, benefits may vary by office/country.\nPlease read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy) for more information on how we process the information you provide.\nThe 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. 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