Associate Manager, Planning (Ecommerce)

About WPP Media

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Role Summary and Impact

As the Associate Manager for Ecommerce Planning, you will be instrumental in designing and driving integrated e-commerce growth strategies. Your primary focus will be on translating overarching business objectives into clear, actionable e-commerce media plans, identifying growth opportunities, and managing pivotal relationships with clients and key stakeholders to deliver strong business outcomes.

• Ecommerce Planning & Strategy: Lead the development of comprehensive e-commerce strategies and media plans (annual/quarterly) that are aligned with client business objectives and growth priorities.
• Growth Identification: Identify and articulate growth opportunities by analyzing platform dynamics, shopper behavior, category trends, and the competitive landscape.
• Strategic Frameworks: Build clear planning frameworks that cover traffic generation, conversion optimization, buyer growth, promotional strategy, and overall business performance analysis.
• Business Performance Management: Monitor and evaluate e-commerce performance across various platforms and campaigns, analyzing key metrics (GMV, ROAS, traffic, conversion, AOV) to generate actionable insights that inform future planning.
• Stakeholder Management: Serve as a key strategic contact for clients in planning, performance discussions, and business recommendations, building trusted relationships through proactive and solution-oriented communication.
• Platform & Solution Expertise: Maintain a strong operational knowledge of major e-commerce platforms (e.g., Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop), including their commercial mechanics, performance levers, and media ecosystems to shape strategic recommendations.
• Project Management & Collaboration: Effectively manage multiple projects, timelines, and priorities, coordinating with cross-functional teams (media, content, analytics, operations) to ensure flawless execution.

Skills and Experience

We are looking for someone with

• Bachelor’s degree in Media & Advertising, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in e-commerce, digital commerce, or e-commerce media. Agency, e-commerce enabler, or platform-side experience is preferred.
• Strong, demonstrated understanding of e-commerce platforms and how they operate, particularly major marketplaces like Shopee, Lazada, and TikTok Shop.
• Proven capability in strategic planning, with the ability to convert business goals into structured e-commerce strategies and actionable media plans.
• Excellent analytical skills with confidence in interpreting data to generate business insights and data-driven recommendations.
• Strong project management skills, with experience managing multiple workstreams and cross-functional stakeholders simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solution-driven mindset with proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.

We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.