Patrick Murray and 3Search are delighted to be working with a global Media Agency where we've placed many great and talented Amazon and Retail Media experts, at all levels over the years!
- Salary: £75-85k
- Location: London (Hybrid – 3 days in-office ideally but can look into being more flexible)
- Key Feature: Global leadership role driving innovative retail media strategy
- This is a 9 month contract to start with - so we'll need someone either immediately available or with a 1 month notice period.
Our client is a world-class global agency renowned for delivering transformative media and commerce solutions to some of the world’s most recognisable brands. As part of their continued growth, they are expanding their global retail media leadership team to further integrate media, retail, and technology into cutting-edge commercial strategies. This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at the forefront of global marketing innovation.
The Retail Media Director will play a pivotal role in leading multi-market initiatives, driving global retail and commerce strategies, and delivering market-defining solutions. Working closely with the Global Commerce Lead, this individual will develop best-in-class frameworks, elevate global practices, and guide internal and client teams toward measurable business growth.
The Retail Media Director will:
- Lead and oversee the execution of global retail media and commerce initiatives, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives.
- Develop and implement innovative, multi-channel strategies that seamlessly integrate media and retail activity.
- Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to team members, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Collaborate with global stakeholders and clients to deliver data-driven, commercially focused solutions.
- Monitor global market trends to identify emerging opportunities in retail media, eCommerce, and hybrid selling.
The role requires:
- Proven expertise in retail media and commerce strategy across multiple markets and channels.
- Strong understanding of retail ecosystems, in-store and offsite media tactics, and organic performance.
- Exceptional communication and storytelling skills, with mastery in PowerPoint and presentation delivery.
- Strategic, forward-thinking mindset with a proven ability to create frameworks, playbooks, and scalable solutions.
- Demonstrated leadership capability, with experience influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Benefits include:
- Opportunity to shape the global retail media agenda for a high-profile agency network.
- Work with iconic international brands on high-impact, innovative initiatives.
- Collaborative and progressive environment that values innovation, insight, and leadership.
- Access to advanced technology platforms and integrated media solutions.
- Hybrid working model with opportunities for international collaboration and travel.
We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and job applicants. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we strive to create and maintain a working environment in which everyone is able to make the best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit. No person is subjected to any less favourable treatment on any discriminatory grounds on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy and maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Apply now to take your career to the next level with a pioneering global organisation.
