Group Head - Ecommerce

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Role Summary and ImpactReporting of the roleThis role reports to the Director-Ecommerce3 Best Things About The Job Opportunity to work with one of the fastest growing industry Culture of learning, opportunities, creativity, and teamwork Opportunity to work with some of the biggest brands across industriesIn Three MonthsIn this role, your goals will be:You will be able to get a decent grip on the business that you are supportingWork closely with partners/ marketplaces to build plans, AOPs’ & pitchesLead a business unit with a team of ecommerce specialists to deliver on all business objectives for the respective business unitTrain team to deliver campaign strategies for clients across marketplaces, platform and properties, in accordance with brand goalsEnsure consistent and efficient planning, execution, analysis, and optimization of campaigns as per brand’s objectives to ensure stellar customer experienceReview performance of key metrics against set goals, benchmarks and previous performanceWork closely with the internal stake holders / subject matter experts / channel intelligence team to ensure comprehensive e-commerce approach for both media & non- MediaIdentify trends, benchmarks and best practicesMaintain P&L to ensure profitability and optimum utilization of resources for concerned cluster.In Six MonthsYou will have started making significant business impact through your understanding, knowledge, and initiativesIn Twelve MonthsYou would have successfully accelerated this vertical in the agencyResponsibilities Of The RoleWPP Media is seeking a Group Head-Ecommerce with 5-6 years of work experience who will be responsible for managing the e-commerce media planning & execution for one of the largest CPG clients in India Managing e-commerce campaign operations and execution across marketplaces, qcom, grocery and beauty platformsHe/she will work as part of an integrated offline + digital team that manages the entire ecommerce media strategy, planning & deployment mandate for the client in the India market.He/she will lead all campaign operations and reporting across Amazon, Flipkart and other digital platforms in collaboration with internal client team and also the digital + e-commerce team POCs at the client end. Minimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree5-7 years’ experience in Ecom. Experience preferable at brand side or private label at ecommerce platform.Experience of working with Ecommerce platforms is a mustSound knowledge of prevailing procedures and ways of working in e-commerce & overall Digital marketingUnmatched supervision, research, and troubleshooting skills.Exceptional consulting and quality assurance abilitiesExceptional presentation and communication skillsAnalytical, organized and detail-orientedCollaborative partner, even tempered in a deadline-driven environmentAssertive and collaborative with ability to motivate others to succeedMust havesPrior experience of working with eCommerce Marketplace platforms or brands handling marketplace media or media agencies handling performance marketing on marketplacesExperience on having worked on Quick CommerceExpertise and thorough understanding of e-commerce business and media landscapePrior experience of handling Search, Display & DSP adsHands On with MS Excel, Amazon Pi, Flipkart Brand Insights and respective ad platformsGood to have - prior experience of handling client/ brand relationships, Planning & Strategy exposureLife at WPP Media & BenefitsOur passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we’re just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. 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