Associate Director, eCommerce

Location: London, United Kingdom. Hybrid role with teams in the office around four days a week. This is a UK-based role and requires the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Company

hirify.global is WPP’s AI-driven media operating unit, combining media, data, partnerships, and the WPP Open platform to deliver personalised marketing and measurable growth for leading brands.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end client delivery and operational output across a portfolio of commerce accounts.
• Develop insight-led retail media strategies aligned with client objectives, KPIs, and measurable business outcomes.
• Plan, optimise, and oversee campaign execution across Amazon, CitrusAd, Criteo, Skai, and Pacvue.
• Manage client, partner, and internal stakeholder relationships, including workshops, planning sessions, and strategic recommendations.
• Coach and develop a high-performing team while overseeing workload, performance, communication, and career progression.
• Improve processes, automation, measurement, financial controls, and integration of retail media across the broader marketing mix.

Requirements

• Experience in eCommerce and retail media, including campaign setup, management, optimisation, and reporting.
• Hands-on experience across the Amazon ecosystem and knowledge of the UK retail landscape, including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, ASDA, Morrisons, Ocado, Deliveroo, and Uber Eats.
• Experience with bid management platforms such as Skai and Pacvue.
• Strong strategic and tactical understanding of retail media and digital marketing, supported by high data literacy.
• Experience in project management, team leadership, stakeholder management, and delivery across multiple workstreams.
• Must have the right to work in the United Kingdom.

Culture & Benefits

• Open, inclusive environment focused on trust, collaboration, creativity, and professional growth.
• Access to global hirify.global and WPP networks, learning opportunities, and professional connections.
• Hybrid working model with frequent in-office events and team collaboration.
• Benefits include medical, retirement, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, partner discounts, and mental health awareness days.