Retail Media Account Director - job 1 of 2

Publicis Media is currently leading the field and winning AMAZING clients (have you heard about us winning L’Oréal yet?)—there’s never been a better time to join us! We're fuelling business growth by harnessing the modern media landscape to create personalised consumer connections on a HUGE scale and doing it to the highest of standards!

Our 2,000 UK experts collaborate with top agencies like Zenith, Starcom, and Spark Foundry (..who are ALL award-winning🏆). Due to our expert talent and leading resources, we excel in media strategy, analytics, data, technology, and performance marketing. As part of Publicis Groupe, we operate in over 100 countries with 23,500+ employees worldwide which also opens the door to phenomenal growth and development opportunities for our talent.

Want to work amongst the best? Then join us and be a part of our success story, you won’t regret it! 🚀

Within Publicis Media sits Publicis Commerce, the team is a highly collaborative group of subject-matter experts, and Publicis Commerce is a trusted partner to clients in navigating the complexities and emerging opportunities of the Commerce landscape, whether that be through marketplaces, eRetail or emerging direct-to-consumer channels.

This year we have has some huge and exciting wins, including L'Oreal! ✨

We are seeking a talented Retail Media Account Director to lead on L'Oreal with support of our talented Retail Media senior leadership team across strategic development and execution of retail media campaigns for them! 

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement client growth strategies across platforms like Amazon Advertising, Epsilon Retail Media, and Criteo. Hands on experience with these platforms is essential 
• Client Management: Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary contact for issue resolution and strategy alignment.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and guide a team of account managers in eCommerce strategies and campaign optimization.
• Campaign Optimization: Oversee campaign accuracy, monitor performance metrics, and integrate cross-functional strategies.
• Financial Management: Ensure financial accuracy, budget oversight, and optimize spend for ROI.
• Industry Engagement: Collaborate with partners such as Amazon, Criteo, and retailers to drive innovation and stay ahead of trends.

• Extensive experience within retail media  and/or agency environments, with at least 2 years of hands-on experience with Amazon Advertising, Epsilon Retail Media, or Criteo.
• Proven success in managing large accounts, ideally within an agency setting.
• Strong understanding of search and Amazon Advertising strategies, including knowledge of other digital media channels, attribution models, conversion rate optimization, "retail readiness," and consumer behaviour.
• Preferred certifications or experience with Amazon Advertising Foundations, Sponsored Ads Foundations, Amazon Vendor Central, Amazon Brand Analytics, Amazon DSP, Epsilon Retail Media, Criteo, or other retailer-specific platforms would be a bonus.

In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• HELP@HAND BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• FLEXIBLE WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday, from your first day of employment.
• GREAT LOCAL DISCOUNTS This includes membership discounts with Soho Friends, local restaurants and retailers in Westfield White City and Television Centre.

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week. 

We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

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