Associate Manager (digital, SEM, retail)

WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth. 

WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working.

For more information, visit wppmedia.com.

Explore your future with Mindshare, part of WPP Media. If this role isn’t 100% aligned, apply anyway and we’ll add you to a specific Talent Pool so we can collaborate on future available positions.

WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com.

WPP Media is WPP’s global media collective. In a world where media is everywhere and in everything, we bring the best platform, people, and partners together to create limitless opportunities for growth. For more information, visit wppmedia.com

At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values:

• Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity.
• Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust.
• Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise.

Mindshare delivers Good Growth for its clients. As “Growth Architects," we drive growth that benefits all stakeholders — better for people, planet, and business — by using media with intention. This approach creates more meaningful connections with consumers, increases consumer trust in the brand, and delivers better outcomes for all stakeholders.

We have found a great balance of embracing flexible working whilst also maintaining in-office collaboration with teams meeting in the office 3 days per week.

• Take the lead on managing the Search account for one of the world's most iconic brands, Nike, with a laser focus on driving performance and ROI.
• Be at the forefront of media innovation, activating truly exciting, ground-breaking, and first-to-market campaigns.
• Dive into the day-to-day of best-in-class campaign activation, from implementation and optimisation to reporting across Search Ads and Shopping.
• Become a vital part of an expanding, tight-knit team that operates as a true extension of the Nike Marketing family.
• Collaborate with a "killer team" known for its incredible passion and long tenure, proving it's a place people genuinely love to work.

You will thrive in this role if you are a results-driven performance marketer with a love for innovation and a genuine passion for sport and culture. We’re also looking for;

• A genuine passion for digital marketing and an obsession with delivering results through paid search platforms like Google Ads, SA360, and Microsoft Ads.
• Proven experience in performance-focused SEM, with a knack for going beyond standard brand campaigns to drive real commercial success.
• You're a detail-oriented, data-driven dynamo who loves problem-solving and can clearly articulate what’s working and why.
• An enthusiastic and collaborative spirit, ready to contribute your ideas and thrive within a supportive, high-energy team culture.
• You're inquisitive, proactive, and eager to take ownership, constantly learning to stay ahead in the fast-paced digital landscape.

We want you to have the best opportunity to show us your skills and talents, please let us know if there is anything we can do to make the application/interview process work for you. Should you require any adjustments throughout the process, please collaborate with our hiring team who will be happy to assist.  

Research shows that candidates from underrepresented backgrounds often don't apply for roles if they don't meet all the criteria. Here, we strongly encourage you to apply if you’re interested: we'd love to know how you can positively impact our team with your experience! We believe that diversity is vital and positively influences the environment in which we operate. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment that is free of discrimination, harassment or bullying. Race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions, we encourage all applicants. 

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