Associate Director, eCommerce

Bangkok, Thailand

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OpenMind
 
OpenMind by WPP is an integrated agency model drawing on talent from across WPP. It has been created to accelerate the global transformation for Nestlé’s media function. Core to the solution is the best data and technology capabilities, fuelled by WPP’s investment in AI, to maximise the impact of Nestlé media investment.  
  
You will be part of GroupM, based in Bangkok. You will be responsible for maintaining key relationships across OpenMind; our GroupM business Acceleration; and with our priority digital partners. The purpose of these relationships are to stay on top of the opportunities available for our clients and how they can be packaged in line with their maturity roadmaps.
Reporting of the role
This role reports to: Head of Ecommerce
What your day job looks like at GroupM:
  •  You are the client’s go-to eCommerce consultant for self-serve ecommerce advertising platforms.
  •  Drive eCommerce growth with effective and efficient campaigns
  •  Build, manage & lead ecommerce team.
  •  Develop effective working relationships with key marketplace platforms to ensure delivery of best-in-class e-Commerce solutions and recommendations to clients.
  •  Help GroupM agencies with right strategies & supporting data points to win ecommerce business/pitches.
What you’ll bring:
  •  7+ years of overall experience with minimum 4 years in managing advertising across platforms.
  •  Prior experience in a media agency is a must.
  •  Experience with automation tools. Quartile will be preferred.
  •  Client-facing experience with the ability to both present to an audience in an articulate and engaging manner and develop one-on-one relationships with stakeholders.
  •  Ability to interact with people at all levels of an organization, fostering strong cross-functional teamwork.
  •  Willing to challenge clients and colleagues based on proven case knowledge and experience.
  •  An entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to go the extra mile to deliver results.
  •  Strong project management and planning skills, with the ability to conceive strategy and drive execution in a fast-paced environment.
  •  Go-getter and self-starter attitude
  •  Solid understanding of marketplaces & extremely good in numbers
  •  Problem solving skills.
 More About GroupM Thailand   
In a population of 69 million people, Thailand’s mobile penetration is at a whopping 120% with smart phone penetration at 50%. Digital spend has grown 38% year-on-year and most people are now accessing the internet via mobile devices. Bangkok is one of the top Facebook cities in the world and Thailand ranks high in time spend viewing YouTube.
 
The audience fragmentation, following years of a virtual FTA TV duopoly, is creating huge trading and content opportunities. Thailand is one of the fastest-growing media markets in the region. Those looking for a rewarding and dynamic career in media have no better place to be than Thailand.
 
GroupM is an equal opportunity employer. We view everyone as an individual and we understand that inclusion is more than just diversity – it’s about belonging. We celebrate the fact that everyone is unique and that’s what makes us so good at what we do. We pride ourselves on being a company that embraces difference and truly represents the global clients we work with.
 
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