Director - Ecommerce Bangalore - Floor 4, 29, India

DescriptionPosition at GroupMOverview of job GroupM is the world s largest media investment company and are a part of WPP In fact we are responsible for one in every three ads you see globally We are looking for Director- eCommerce We seek a collaborative and results-driven eCommerce Executive with a passion for delivering an exceptional online customer experience to join our eCommerce team Reporting of the roleThis role reports to the Senior Director - eCommerce3 best things about the job 1 Opportunity to work with one of the fastest growing industry 2 Culture of learning opportunities creativity and teamwork 3 Opportunity to work with some of the biggest brands across industriesIn this role your goals will be In three months You will be able to get a decent grip on the business that you are supporting Work closely with partners marketplaces to build plans AOPs pitches Develop and advice on campaign strategies for clients across marketplaces platform and properties in accordance with brand goals Ensure consistent and efficient planning execution analysis and optimization of campaigns as per brand s objectives to ensure stellar customer experience Review performance of key metrics against set goals benchmarks and previous performance Work closely with the internal stake holders subject matter experts channel intelligence team to ensure comprehensive e-commerce approach for both media non- Media Identify trends benchmarks and best practices Support new business pitches and onboarding Maintain P L to ensure profitability and optimum utilization of resources for concerned cluster In six months You will have started making significant business impact through your understanding knowledge and initiatives In 12 months You would have successfully accelerated this vertical in the agency What your day job looks like at GroupM Drive eCommerce sales through effective and efficient campaigns Ensuring Client success on listing new products and campaigns Coordinate with teams across the group on content execution of brand and e-commerce activities Mapping trends reviewing and advising client on campaign success on ecom Capitalise on the latest marketing opportunities on ecom sites Support in managing operations for new projects Gather key insights for performance improvement developing marketing programs campaigns Prepare and present budget and forecast reports Basic knowledge and understanding of other channels - Facebook Google Programmatic Primarily responsible for business discussion and plans for 40 odd sub-brands for Biscuits Cakes Rusk Adjacency Makhana Croissant Bars and Dairy products Works on quarterly plans for all sub-brands for their platforms for Search and Display planning Director ensures that Plans are closed by CMMs EMMs and Ecom head for Search and Display plans Director interacts with their counterparts in platforms and closes the plans basis multiple iterations Director ensures execution of plans with Search teams earlier Nexus Director ensures proper brief is sent to Creative agency and creatives are approved by brand teams CMMs and EMM of Britannia Director ensures the execution with platforms as well Director also ensures that weekly reviews with Ecom head and basis changes in current strat into execution also takes place Minimum qualifications Bachelor s degree 7-12 years experience in Ecom Experience preferable at brand side or private label at ecom marketplace Any experience on platform search on ecommerce sites is a plus Sound knowledge of prevailing procedures and ways of working in e-commerce overall Digital marketing Unmatched supervision research and troubleshooting skills Exceptional consulting and quality assurance abilities Exceptional presentation and communication skills Analytical organized and detail oriented Collaborative partner even tempered in a deadline-driven environment Assertive and collaborative with ability to motivate others to succeed About India2020 brought opportunities for brands to innovate because of which we saw an evolving media stack The growth of digital is set to soar high because of changing consumer habits With approximately 500 million smartphone users low-priced data plans 45 to 50 million e-commerce shoppers approximately 60 OTT offerings and a young population India is a mobile-first internet market It is also one of the top 10 ad spend markets in the world and is set to climb the ranks Global big tech corporations have made considerable investments in top e-commerce retail ventures and Indian start-ups blurring the lines between social media e-commerce and mobile payments resulting in disruption on an unimaginable scale At GroupM India there s never a dull moment between juggling client requests managing vendor partners and having fun with your team We believe in tackling challenges head-on and getting things done 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