Associate Director - Commerce Activation

Company Description

We're a team of makers and dreamers, turning strategic ideas into flawless retail executions. We collaborate closely with our clients to elevate the expected and embrace the new, the next, and the complex.

Nothing is impossible— If you can shop it, we can do it.

Overview

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the development of innovative commerce activation strategies that drive revenue growth, increase product conversion, and enhance the customer experience. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the category, brand, and retailer, and be able to work closely with cross functional teams and supervise junior staff members. The candidate will assist the leadership of a team of Strategists and Coordinators to achieve broad business goals and drive business development.

Responsibilities

• Develop commerce activation strategies that align with business objectives and drive revenue growth
• Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to improve processes and client deliverables
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify opportunities for growth and stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices
• Develop and maintain relationships with media partners and negotiate media buys to maximize ROI
• Supervise, train, and develop commerce activation strategists and coordinators
• Work on process development/improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.
• 6+ years of experience in commerce activation strategy, including expertise in paid search, social media, display advertising, and e-commerce
• Strong background in Retail Media Networks (RMNs) - preferably Walmart Connect
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth through innovative media strategies
• Ability to improve or develop process and protocols to improve client deliverables and capacity management for the team
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across cross-functional teams
• Experience managing a team
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities

Additional Information

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

• Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or more
• Monetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and Fertility
• Monetary assistance and support for pet adoption
• Employee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balance
• Tuition Assistance
• Paid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and more
• Matching Gifts programs
• Flexible working arrangements
• ‘Work Your World’ Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)
• Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

Saatchi & Saatchi X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact [email protected].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation Range: $105,165 - 136,705 annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 9/1/2025.

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Compensation Range: USD $ - . This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 9/5/2025.