Senior Associate, Commerce Search

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• • Manage search media activations across several retailer media networks, including but not limited to Amazon, CitrusAd, Criteo, The Trade Desk, Walmart, etc.
  • Execute 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.
  • Optimize client accounts to meet their established KPIs.
  • Manage and build strong relationships with the client teams across Ecommerce, Retail Media, and Brand.
  • Ensure on-going campaign compliance to GroupM established guidelines and best practices.
  • Prepare campaign performance reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis.
  • Identify insights and optimizations utilizing historical data and competitive research.
  • Address technical issues with search campaign serving.
  • Understand key drivers of performance on various ecommerce platforms and marketplaces.
  • Assist with reconciliation, invoicing/billing, trafficking, and mapping data to our internal media campaign management platform.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Analytics, Marketing, Communications, Advertising; OR equivalent professional work experience
• 2+ years of experience in biddable performance media execution or paid ecommerce, with a strong preference for retail media search execution.
• Experience in campaign management and optimization across multiple retail platforms (Amazon, Instacart, Walmart, Target, Kroger, Criteo, Google, Meta, etc.).
• Strong drive to understand the retail landscape and latest trends in commerce media.
• Basic analytical skills, with the ability to analyze data and develop insights that inform strategy and optimization.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with internal teams and external partners.
• A self-starter attitude that thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience across the Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

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