Associate Director, Commerce Search

Business OverviewKINESSO is an innovative, technology-driven performance marketing agency dedicated to generating actionable growth for our agency partners and clients. We transform 'action' into 'outcome' by harnessing our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, artificial intelligence, and experimentation. KINESSO amalgamates the strengths of Matte…

About WPP MediaWPP is a trusted growth partner for the world's foremost brands, leveraging exceptional talent, reliable data, and strategic partnerships through our innovative marketing platform, WPP Open. We empower clients to navigate change, seize opportunities, and achieve transformative growth.WPP Media operates as WPP's AI-driven media unit, seamlessly integrating media, data, and collaborative efforts to provide tailored personalization at scale. Through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients gain insight into the effectiveness of their media investments.For more information, visit wppmedia.com.Company CultureAt WPP Media, we recognize the importance of our culture and our people in delivering exceptional experiences for our clients and colleagues alike. In this role, you will embody WPP and WPP Media's core values:Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire Transformational Creativity.Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences through Cultivating Trust.Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

About KINESSO KINESSO specializes in performance marketing built on technology, working with agency partners and clients to drive measurable growth. The company combines expertise in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation to turn plans into real results. Formed from the strengths of Matterkind, Reprise, and KINESSO, the organization delivers performance marketing, data, and technology solutions informed by insights into consumer behavior. Teams handle planning and optimization, executing data-driven strategies for social platforms, e-commerce, and custom marketplaces. KINESSO operates in over 60 countries with more than 6,000 employees. Learn more at www.KINESSO.com. Role Overview: Associate Director of Paid Search The Associate Director of Paid Search leads the development and execution of SEM campaign strategies. This role suits someone who questions digital marketing norms and seeks new ways to use data, signals, and metrics. Responsibilities include shaping innovative campaign ideas, conducting detailed data analysis, and building strong client relationships. The Associate Director provides strategic direction to account teams, oversees the health of SEM accounts, and supports team members’ growth and development.

Join Mediabrands as an Associate Director of Paid Search, where you will lead innovative paid search strategies to drive client success. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize campaigns, analyze performance metrics, and deliver actionable insights that enhance ROI. This role requires a strategic mindset, deep understanding of paid search platforms, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

KINESSO is a performance marketing agency that helps clients grow through technology and data-driven strategies. The team combines the expertise of Matterkind, Reprise, and Kinesso, delivering services in optimization, analytics, artificial intelligence, and experimentation. With over 6,000 professionals across more than 60 countries, KINESSO creates strategies for social platforms, e-commerce, and custom marketplaces, all informed by a strong understanding of consumer behavior. Learn more at www.KINESSO.com. Role overview The Associate Director of Paid Search shapes paid search (SEM) campaign strategies and leads account teams. This position mixes hands-on data analysis with team leadership, ensuring campaigns achieve client goals while supporting staff development. Building client relationships and providing strategic direction are essential aspects of the role. Main responsibilities Connect the search team with other departments to support integrated, multi-channel strategies. Guide team development by using organizational resources, creating growth opportunities, and supporting positive morale. Set immediate and long-term objectives for assigned accounts, working under the Director's oversight. Manage direct reports and support their professional growth. Translate client briefs into actionable strategies, collaborating with Managers and Senior Specialists to execute, monitor, and adjust campaigns. Lead testing and learning initiatives and share results across client accounts and the wider KINESSO team. Review search marketing strategies regularly to identify new opportunities for KINESSO to differentiate itself. Stay up to date on trends in search and relevant client industries, communicating insights clearly. Create and present case studies, points of view, and other materials that show impact. Analyze multi-channel performance data and recommend improvements. Location This position is based in New York, New York, United States.

For over a century, Forbes has been a leading global media brand, representing success and influence. Our journalism informs and inspires, showcasing individuals and initiatives that are transforming industries and making significant impacts worldwide. With a reach of over 140 million people monthly through trusted journalism, engaging ForbesLive events, and 49 licensed local editions across 81 countries, we connect a diverse community of billionaires, business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators.Join our team at Forbes Vetted as the Associate Director of Commerce Data, where you will play a pivotal role in how data is structured, interpreted, and utilized across the organization. Collaborating closely with Editorial, Product, Business Intelligence, Data Engineering, and Brand Solutions (sales and partnerships), you will ensure that all teams have the necessary tools to measure success, track performance, and identify growth opportunities in an ever-evolving media landscape. You will serve as a trusted advisor to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, adept at analyzing analytics requirements and communicating insights to senior leadership. Be the go-to resource for projects lacking measurement plans, untangling complex data systems, and providing clarity on business performance.

Role overview The Associate Director, Commerce Operations & Merchandising at NBCUniversal takes the lead on commerce strategy and manages merchandising initiatives. This role centers on refining operational processes and ensuring that merchandising projects move forward efficiently. Main responsibilities Guide the development and execution of commerce strategies. Oversee merchandising projects from planning through completion. Work to improve operational workflows within the commerce team. Support efforts to deliver a strong customer experience throughout all merchandising activities. Location This position is based in New York.

About WPP MediaWPP serves as the trusted growth partner for some of the world's most prominent brands. We harness exceptional talent, reliable data, and strategic partnerships through our innovative marketing platform, WPP Open, to help clients navigate change, seize opportunities, and achieve transformative growth.WPP Media operates as an AI-driven media unit, merging media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale. Through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, we ensure clients understand precisely where, how, and why their media investments yield results.To learn more about us, visit wppmedia.com.About WPP Media WPP embodies creative transformation. We leverage the power of creativity to foster better futures for our people, the planet, our clients, and our communities. For more details, visit wpp.com.WPP Media stands as WPP's global media collective. In an era where media permeates every aspect of life, we unite the best platforms, talent, and partnerships to unlock limitless growth opportunities. Discover more at wppmedia.com.At WPP Media, we champion the strength of our culture and our people. This commitment drives us to provide exceptional experiences for our clients and each other. In this position, it is essential to embody WPP and WPP Media's core values:Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire Transformational Creativity.Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences through Cultivating Trust.Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media BrandMindshare is committed to delivering Good Growth for our clients. As “Growth Architects,” we engineer growth that benefits all stakeholders—enhancing lives, the planet, and business—through intentional media use. This strategy fosters more meaningful consumer connections, boosts brand trust, and produces superior outcomes for all involved.Role Summary & ImpactThe Associate Director, Commerce Strategy will leverage a deep understanding of commerce platforms, including retail media networks and adtech partners, to address intricate business challenges with clear perspectives. This role will identify opportunities for product, process, or solution enhancements to drive success.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Associate Director of Paid Search (SEM) to join our innovative team at sosemo. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for leading our paid search initiatives, developing strategic campaigns, and driving measurable results across various digital platforms. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to enhance our online presence and optimize our paid search efforts.

About WPP MediaWPP is the premier growth partner for the world’s top brands. We leverage exceptional talent, trusted data, and strategic partnerships, all integrated through our innovative marketing platform, WPP Open, to assist clients in navigating change, seizing opportunities, and achieving transformative growth.WPP Media represents WPP's AI-enhanced media division, merging media, data, and partnerships to facilitate creative personalization at scale. With the support of WPP Open and Open Intelligence, clients gain complete visibility into their media investments.To learn more, visit wppmedia.com.Role SummaryThe Associate Director will be instrumental in orchestrating retail media and digital commerce strategies for Unilever’s Beauty & Wellbeing portfolio. This role ensures seamless alignment between strategy, activation, and multi-channel planning across media and content.Key responsibilities include translating strategic directions into actionable plans across retailers and fostering collaboration among internal teams and external partners.

Who We Are The Farmer’s Dog is on a transformative mission to revolutionize pet health by providing dogs and their owners with straightforward, effective, and personalized care. Our journey begins with a radical overhaul of the $90 billion pet food sector, aiming to replace conventional, heavily processed food with a customized subscription service that delivers wholesome, freshly-prepared dog food right to our customers’ doors. Our vision is to create innovative and delightful experiences in all areas of pet care; we believe that our direct-to-consumer approach, combined with a holistic growth strategy and a vibrant culture, uniquely positions us to lead this traditionally backward industry into the future. Having successfully delivered over 1 billion meals nationwide and raised more than $150 million in funding, we are committed to building a company that mirrors the health of the dogs we serve. Join us in our quest to provide peace of mind to pet owners and improve the health and well-being of their companions. #LongLiveDogs What We Stand For and Your Role We have ambitious goals, and our mission is to empower dog lovers with the assurance that they are doing the best for their furry friends. Achieving this requires us to completely reimagine pet care and instigate significant shifts in an industry that is in dire need of change. We understand that this cannot be accomplished through conventional practices or by following the industry status quo. To this end, we are seeking a highly innovative, strategic, and data-driven Director of Integrated Search to shape and scale our marketing channels through effective strategies and to drive sustainable, long-term growth for The Farmer’s Dog. Reporting to our SVP of Acquisition, you will play a pivotal role in integrating our organic and paid search strategies to enhance visibility, drive traffic, and improve ROI. You will leverage our existing team of high-performing operators to further establish The Farmer’s Dog as the premier trusted name in pet care, making us the top choice for dog owners. What do we believe is crucial to achieving these goals? Where do we expect your influence to be most significant? One Team: We don’t categorize ourselves simply as “Acquisition Marketers”, “Engineers”, “Data Analysts”, or “Product Managers”. While these titles denote specific skill sets and areas of expertise, we prioritize our alignment with the overarching goals we aim to achieve and ensure we have the right subject matter experts to create a meaningful impact. We are committed to focusing on customer challenges collectively, bringing together the right talent to drive solutions.

About KINESSO KINESSO is a performance marketing agency focused on using technology to help agency partners and clients grow. The company brings together the expertise of Matterkind, Reprise, and Kinesso, offering a unified approach to marketing delivery. KINESSO’s services span performance marketing, data, and technology, with a strong emphasis on optimization, analytics, artificial intelligence, and experimentation. By grounding strategies in a deep understanding of consumer behavior, KINESSO delivers tailored solutions across social platforms, e-commerce, and custom marketplaces. The agency supports a wide range of client needs with data-driven planning and optimization. KINESSO operates in more than 60 countries and employs over 6,000 people worldwide. Learn more at www.KINESSO.com.

About Flywheel Digital Flywheel Digital delivers a full range of digital commerce solutions for leading brands on major online marketplaces. Clients use near real-time analytics to improve sales, market share, and profitability. With teams across the Americas, Europe, and APAC, Flywheel offers a path for meaningful impact and ongoing growth, supported by a global network. Role Overview: Director of Digital Commerce The Director of Digital Commerce in New York will shape team development, strengthen client relationships, and help Flywheel grow its leadership in digital commerce solutions. The role requires deep experience in commerce (media or retail, with a focus on at least one), strong leadership skills, and comfort working with executive-level clients from acquisition through long-term partnership. This leader will work closely with Commerce Leadership across both media and retail, contributing to strategies set by executive management. The main goal: help clients grow through media opportunities, ensure retention, and support internal team development. Main Responsibilities Lead initiatives to develop and support the team and drive client growth. Build and maintain strong client relationships to support retention. Collaborate with Commerce Leadership on both media and retail projects. Implement strategies that deliver results in line with executive goals.

Join Our Dynamic Commerce Team!We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic individual to join our expanding Commerce team as a Senior Associate. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in the development, planning, buying, execution, and measurement of media strategies for our designated commerce clients. You will collaborate closely with our national Planning and Buying teams to ensure a cohesive and impactful Commerce media function.The Commerce team specializes in the planning, buying, execution, and analysis of Commerce media, which includes various retailer-focused media elements. This can range from in-store signage to digital advertisements across platforms like Amazon and Kroger.com. Your efforts will directly support our clients' commerce and shopper marketing teams, ultimately driving product sales both online and in-store.

Kinesso, part of IPG Mediabrands, brings together expertise in performance marketing, analytics, and technology to deliver data-driven strategies for clients worldwide. The company’s Commerce team focuses on shopper and commerce media, supporting brands through planning, buying, execution, and measurement across both digital and in-store channels. Role overview The Senior Associate, Commerce will play a key role in developing and executing media plans for shopper and commerce-focused clients. This position involves assisting with the full cycle of media planning and buying, from strategy and execution to measurement of results. Collaboration with national Planning and Buying teams is central to ensuring a cohesive approach to commerce media initiatives. What you will do Support the development, planning, buying, and execution of media plans for assigned commerce media clients. Participate in measuring campaign effectiveness, focusing on both online and offline product sales. Work with various media elements, such as in-store signage (coupon machines, shelf blades), billboards, and digital ads on platforms like Amazon and Kroger.com. Engage with both managed and self-service media buying options to deliver on client objectives. Collaborate closely with national Planning and Buying teams to ensure integrated commerce media strategies. Who you are Enthusiastic about media and eager to deepen expertise in commerce, retail media networks, programmatic media, in-store promotions, and shoppable technology. Comfortable working in an engaging, fast-moving setting. Motivated to grow a career in media and contribute to innovative team efforts. For more information about Kinesso, visit www.KINESSO.com.

About WPP MediaWPP serves as the trusted growth partner for the world’s foremost brands. Our exceptional talent, reliable data and insights, along with world-class partnerships, are unified through our innovative marketing platform, WPP Open. We empower clients to navigate changes, seize opportunities, and achieve transformational growth.WPP Media operates as WPP's AI-driven media unit, synergizing media, data, and partnerships to provide creative personalization at scale. Through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients gain clarity on the effectiveness of their media investments.To learn more, visit wppmedia.com.About WPP WPP is a creative transformation company. We harness the power of creativity to shape better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. Visit wpp.com for further details. WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world saturated with media, we bring together the finest platforms, talent, and partners to create boundless growth opportunities. Discover more at wppmedia.com. At WPP Media, we value our culture and our people. It elevates us to provide exceptional experiences for our clients and each other. In this role, embracing WPP and WPP Media’s core values will be essential:Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences through Cultivating Trust.Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.Role SummaryWPP Media Solutions is focused on developing and expanding a global Commerce Solutions capability that enables clients to achieve measurable commerce outcomes through media. This role connects audiences, channels, data, and measurement to enhance real-world business performance.The Director, Integrated Commerce will spearhead the design, implementation, and scaling of commerce-centric solutions across priority markets, with a strong focus on transforming proven strategies into repeatable deployments and evolving our offerings into new domains of commerce and retail media.

VaynerMedia is seeking an accomplished Senior Director of Social Commerce to lead our innovative approach to social commerce. In this pivotal role, you will drive strategic initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and leverage data-driven insights to enhance our clients' social media presence and boost sales. Your expertise in social media strategy and e-commerce will empower brands to connect with consumers in meaningful ways.

Join Jump 450 as a Paid Search Associate in a fully remote role!Base Salary: $65,000 - $85,000At Jump 450, we are recognized as industry leaders in customer acquisition and media buying. We have a proud tradition of hiring only top-tier experts through our stringent recruitment process. For the first time in our history, we are excited to open our doors to junior and mid-level buyers, offering an unparalleled opportunity to learn from our seasoned professionals and advance within our organization.As a Paid Search Associate, you will immerse yourself in digital marketing and showcase your attention to detail and innovative problem-solving skills. You thrive in collaborative environments and bring solutions rather than obstacles. In this position, you will partner with Jump clients and Acquisition Managers to devise testing strategies that align with client KPIs. You will analyze historical data to identify trends, opportunities, and challenges, responding proactively to help exceed client objectives. Under the mentorship of our elite Acquisition Managers, you will receive comprehensive training in media buying across platforms such as Google, Bing, and more. Your ultimate goal will be to develop into an Acquisition Manager, independently managing client accounts.Key Responsibilities:Assist in organizing and supporting campaign setups, optimizations, reporting, and analysis aimed at enhancing Direct Response results across growth marketing channels.Execute client account tasks, including campaign creation and keyword quality assurance.Analyze campaign performance and prepare reports for external clients.Track and assess key performance indicators for paid media campaigns.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.Minimum of 2 years of experience in paid search media buying or performance marketing within an agency environment.Excellent organizational and communication skills.Proficient in Excel / Google Sheets and PowerPoint / Google Slides.Familiarity with Google Workspace is preferred.Experience with project management and business intelligence reporting tools is a plus.Benefits:At Jump 450, we are dedicated to empowering exceptional individuals to surpass our clients' expectations by equipping them with the finest resources, merit-based incentives, and tools to convert data into actionable insights. Join us in our mission to provide scalable, strategic, and invaluable value to our clients.About Jump 450:Headquartered in New York City, Jump 450 employs top talent from around the globe. We are renowned for delivering outstanding performance outcomes and have successfully scaled numerous companies, turbocharging over 13 DTC brands from under $100 million to 10 figures through data-driven digital advertising and innovative growth strategies.

Business OverviewKINESSO is a cutting-edge performance marketing agency driven by technology, dedicated to delivering measurable growth for our agency partners and clients. We transform 'action' into 'outcome' through our exceptional capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO unites the strengths of Matterkind, Reprise, P3, and Kinesso into a singular, powerful delivery engine. Our extensive offerings cover performance marketing, data, and technology, fueled by an in-depth understanding of consumer behavior. We provide a comprehensive engine for planning and optimization, ensuring data-driven strategies for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and tailored marketplaces for each client's unique needs. With a global presence of over 6,000 employees across 60 countries, we invite you to learn more at www.KINESSO.com.

About WPP MediaWPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands, combining exceptional talent with reliable data and intelligence. Our pioneering marketing platform, WPP Open, empowers clients to navigate change, seize opportunities, and achieve transformational growth.As WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, WPP Media integrates media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalization at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, we provide clients with clear insights into their media investments.For more information, visit wppmedia.com.About WPP Media WPP is the creative transformation company, leveraging creativity to forge better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. Discover more at wpp.com.WPP Media serves as WPP’s global media collective, uniting the best platforms, talent, and partnerships to create boundless growth opportunities in an ever-evolving media landscape. We believe in the strength of our culture and our people, which empowers us to deliver outstanding experiences for our clients and each other. In this role, embracing WPP and WPP Media’s core values will be essential:Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences through Cultivating Trust.Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.About Mindshare: A Leading WPP Media BrandMindshare drives Good Growth for its clients as “Growth Architects,” fostering growth that benefits all stakeholders—better for people, planet, and business—by utilizing media with intention. This approach cultivates meaningful connections with consumers, enhances brand trust, and ensures superior outcomes for all parties involved.Role Summary & ImpactThe Director of Commerce Planning will leverage expertise in commerce platforms, including retail media networks and adtech partnerships, to address complex business challenges through simplified perspectives. This role will pinpoint opportunities for products, processes, or solutions based on comprehensive analyses.