Commerce Planning Executive

**About GroupM**

GroupM is WPP’s media investment group and the world’s leading media investment company with a mission to shape the next era of media where advertising works better for people.. GroupM agencies include Mindshare, EssenceMediacom and Wavemaker. With more than 1,000 people based in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane, GroupM’s primary purpose is to maximise performance of WPP’s media agencies by operating as leader and collaborator in trading, content creation, commerce, sports, digital, finance, proprietary tool development and other business-critical capabilities. GroupM’s focus is to deliver unrivalled marketplace advantage to its clients, stakeholders and people.

**About GroupM Nexus**

GroupM Nexus is the world’s leading global media performance organisation that unites GroupM’s global performance Talent & Technologies. Nexus unites GroupM Practices (search, social, programmatic, ad-ops, commerce) and Solutions (Advanced TV, Advanced Programmatic, Advanced DOOH and Goat) into a single unit. The global organisation will be underpinned by a new cross-channel performance platform, AI and international delivery hubs to set new benchmarks for innovation, effectiveness and efficiency for GroupM’s agencies and clients.

What is Nexus? GroupM’s omni-channel performance engine delivering better business outcomes for clients and agencies. We have a clear **vision** for our business, to lead the next era of media performance. We believe that this spans how we make advertising work better for our people, our planet, our communities, and our clients.

**About GroupM Commerce**

GroupM Nexus Commerce is a team of highly skilled performance

marketers who drive measurable business growth for iconic brands across GroupM agencies. Our Commerce capability is comprised of Strategy, Activation, Creative, and Data & Technology, working as an interconnected unit and living on the cutting edge of modern marketing. Through proprietary tools, partnerships, processes and training, GroupM Commerce delivers industry leading Commerce solutions to our clients with global scale, local nuance, and effectiveness.

**This Role**

This role supports the development and execution of commerce and retail media strategies at the brand, category, and account levels for L'Oréal. The Graduate Planner will work closely with the Commerce Director, contributing to plan development, operationalizing best practices, and supporting the upskilling of the wider team on commerce media. This role requires a highly motivated graduate with a strong interest in the commerce media landscape, excellent analytical and communication skills, and a desire to learn and grow within a dynamic environment.

**3 Best Things About the Job**:

- Work in a supportive and flexible environment focused on solving real-world business challenges for leading brands in Australia.
- Gain valuable experience and collaborate with diverse stakeholders across GroupM agencies (EssenceMediacom, Mindshare, Wavemaker), WPP sister agencies (Hogarth, AKQA, VML), and GroupM Nexus (Commerce, Search, Social, Programmatic, Advanced TV, Advanced DOOH, Advanced Programmatic), including exposure to senior leadership.
- Enjoy a fun, entrepreneurial environment within the world's largest marketing services group.

**Responsibilities**:

- Support the development of account-level strategies for key commerce platforms like Amazon, Coles, Cartology, and Criteo.
- Assist in campaign planning and support wider planning teams in developing commerce and retail planning capabilities.
- Support account management and service delivery for GroupM Commerce clients.
- Collaborate with agency teams (investment, search, social, programmatic, data, and analytics) to contribute to comprehensive client solutions.
- Support the integration of commerce and brand media strategies for end-to-end media plans.
- Assist in cultivating relationships with key partners.
- Support the L'Oréal team in connecting trade and brand investment strategies.
- Develop an understanding of retail media trends and best practices.
- Contribute to the development of go-to-market solutions.
- Assist in creating commerce and retail media content (training materials, POVs, frameworks).
- Support the adoption of GroupM Commerce services.

**Minimum Experience and Skills**:

- Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising, or a related field.
- Strong academic record in marketing, advertising, or a related field.
- A genuine interest in commerce and retail media.
- Foundational understanding of media channels and the digital marketing landscape.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Proactive and eager to learn.

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