Executive Director, Global Commerce Strategy (9 month FTC)
Executive Director, Global Commerce Strategy (9 month FTC)
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About the Role:
Role Overview
The Executive Director Global Commerce is a newly created senior leadership role dedicated to a globally recognised household-name client. This position is 100% client-focused tasked with driving the growth innovation and integration of commerce strategies across global regional and local markets.
The role requires deep expertise in commerce and retail media including Amazon ecosystem social commerce and the integration of commerce into broader media strategies. With a focus on global coordination thought leadership and fostering collaboration within the Omnicom network the Executive Director will oversee all things commerce-related such as retail media shopper marketing and retail analytics initiatives. Additionally the role will own the global commerce test-and-learn agenda driving innovation and ensuring impactful outcomes for the client.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership and Oversight
- Oversee all commerce-related workstreams including retail media shopper marketing and retail analytics ensuring alignment with the clients global objectives.
- Provide strategic direction and integration of commerce strategies within the broader media ecosystem delivering cohesive solutions.
- Serve as the central point of coordination between Omnicom commerce specialists fostering collaboration and leveraging expertise across the network.
Client-Centric Commerce Integration
- Develop and implement tailored commerce strategies for the client addressing their unique needs and challenges.
- Leverage expertise in retail media and social commerce to optimize performance and drive measurable results across platforms.
- Own the global commerce test-and-learn agenda piloting innovative solutions measuring success and scaling effective initiatives.
Commerce Expertise
- Apply in-depth knowledge of retail media including AMC to enhance the clients commerce capabilities.
- Drive alignment between commerce initiatives and overall marketing goals ensuring seamless execution across channels.
Global Coordination and Collaboration
- Coordinate commerce initiatives across global regional and local markets ensuring consistency in strategy and execution.
- Foster collaboration between Omnicom commerce specialists and other stakeholders to ensure best practices and innovation are applied.
- Work with a global mindset adapting strategies to meet the needs of diverse markets and regions.
Thought Leadership and Community Building
- Build and lead a global commerce community promoting knowledge sharing innovation and collaboration across the client organization and Omnicom network.
- Act as a thought leader within the client organization and the broader industry staying ahead of emerging trends and sharing insights to inform strategies.
- Represent the agency at industry events establishing the agencys expertise in commerce and media integration.
Key Competencies
- Expertise in Commerce and Retail Media
- Social Commerce Integration
- Amazon Platforms and AMC Proficiency
- Global/Regional Coordination and Collaboration
- Strategic Leadership and Innovation
- Test-and-Learn Methodology
- Thought Leadership and Knowledge Sharing
- Exceptional Communication and Presentation Skills
About the Agency:
At OMD EMEA we strive to deliver on our promise of better decisions faster for our clients partners and all 6000 OMDers across our region every day. As part of the worlds largest media network our business is staging experiences for consumers who have more choice and less attention than ever before. The key to the process is empathy. Empathy to see the world through the eyes of the consumer to recognise the needs of our clients and to identify aspirations of our talent.
Learn Fast Act Fast. To help navigate the road to a new normal learning from and acting upon data signals at scale and speed is crucial. Visit Why OMD to learn more about our unique Act Fast Framework.
Our working pattern for colleagues is to be present in the office three days a week at our offices in London with the other days available to work remotely. Let us know if you have any questions about our working pattern as part of your application and interview process.
Flexible Working
At Omnicom Media Group we are committed to supporting flexibility for our peoplewhile fostering collaboration innovation and teamwork. We have a hybrid working model (three days in the office two working remotely) to ensure that we meet the needs of both our people and our business balancing the benefits of in-person connections with the flexibility of remote working. Our standard working hours are 9:30 17:30 but we offer the ability to flex around core hours of 10:30 16:30 to give our people flexibility on how they manage their working day whether thats in the office or working remotely. For example you could start work at 8:30 and finish at 16:30 or start at 10:30 and finish at 18:30.
We encourage open conversations between our people and managers to help navigate high-need periods and individual circumstances. Our goal is to create an environment where people feel genuinely supported to do their best - both in their careers and in their lives outside of work.
Be Your Best
We want everyone to make the most of the opportunity to shine and showcase your talents and we are happy to make adjustments in the recruitment process so you can be your best. Please discuss any specific requirements with your dedicated Talent Team member or if you would feel more comfortable you can email us confidentially at to let us know how we can support you.
Diversity Equity & Inclusion at OMG
At OMG our vision is to be an agency where difference is valued and everyone is able to thrive in a culture of equality inclusion and belonging. We are committed to providing a truly inclusive environment that reflects todays society where everyone is able to bring their true selves to work and where diverse voices and backgrounds are valued heard and well-represented.
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