Retail Media Account Manager

Publicis Groupe is a global communications leader with 90,000 specialists across 70 countries. It excels in data, creativity, media, consulting, technology, and AI to enhance client-consumer engagement.

Publicis Commerce, as a branded entity, delivers top-tier commerce talent, technology, and solutions, driving business outcomes across marketplaces, eRetail, and direct-to-consumer channels. With a flexible approach, it partners with clients to maximize visibility, sales, and data-led relationships. The Groupe's momentum is fueled by acquisitions like Epsilon Retail Media and Profitero, positioning it as a powerhouse in eRetail. Join us in navigating the evolving commerce landscape.

The Retail Account Manager position is a new hire within the Commerce team in the agency and aimed at delivering best-in-class online retail strategy and uncovering growth opportunities. The successful applicant will have strong communication, and presentation skills, and contribute to solving client business problems in a matrixed organisation. This role will work across a mix of high-profile clients across multiple categories such as FMCG, electronics and beauty.

We’re looking for somebody with experience in campaign management, with an understanding of eCommerce and data insights. Experience or interest in social commerce is a plus. The role involves assessing challenges, offering innovative solutions, and effectively communicating these to a client audience alongside the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Commerce team and Account Director on your account by responding to briefs, making strategic suggestions, reporting, and presenting to the clients.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) for retailers, share with the wider team to incorporate into strategic decisions that will help the client improve their performance.
• Work closely with internal data teams to understand customer preferences and behaviours, leveraging data insights to enhance the overall shopping experience.
• Stay abreast of social commerce industry trends, competitor activities, and market dynamics to identify opportunities and threats.
• Conduct regular market research and analysis to inform strategic decision-making.
  
  

• Experience within a retail media OR retail strategy position in an agency is preferred
• Experience with activation and planning experience across Amazon, Criteo or Citrus Ads
• Experience in Search or Display in retail platforms would be considered
• Experience or knowledge of paid social commerce or paid social is a bonus
• Knowledge of the media landscape, media channels and key commerce partners
• Able to build presentations and responses for our clients
• You need to have great communication (both written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
  
  

Publicis Media has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. 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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