Global Retail Media Director

Global Retail Media Director

Full-Time No working from home possible
Publicis Groupe UK

Brand: Starcom Job Function: Media Performance Location: London, United Kingdom Experience Level: Specialist Workplace Type: Hybrid

Overview

We are hiring a Global Retail Media Director to help shape the future of retail media for some of the world's most recognised snacking brands. This is a unique opportunity to influence global strategy, partner with senior stakeholders, and drive growth across key commerce platforms in multiple markets. You'll play a central role in connecting media, commerce, data and technology to create impactful consumer experiences, while helping build world‑class retail media capabilities across a global network.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Define and evolve the global retail media strategy for Snacking, ensuring alignment with business and growth objectives.
  • Provide strategic leadership and guidance to market teams delivering retail media campaigns across key commerce platforms.
  • Lead relationships with global retail media and ad‑tech partners, driving innovation and maximising partnership value.
  • Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders through proactive communication and strategic consultancy.
  • Create and implement consistent retail media frameworks, standards and best practices across markets.
  • Support capability building by sharing expertise, developing talent and enabling continuous learning across the network.
  • Collaborate with cross‑functional teams across media, commerce, production, data and technology to deliver connected solutions.

Skills we’re looking for:

  • Strong experience within retail media, commerce media, digital marketing or agency environments.
  • Knowledge of retail media ecosystems across marketplaces, grocers and omnichannel retail environments.
  • Experience working with platforms such as Amazon Advertising, Epsilon Retail Media, Criteo or similar solutions.
  • Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships and influence at senior levels.
  • Strong commercial awareness with a strategic mindset and a focus on delivering measurable outcomes.
  • Excellent communication, presentation and project management skills.
  • A collaborative approach, with the ability to bring people together, share knowledge and drive progress across teams.

Starcom offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees. Full details are shared when you join, but highlights include core benefits such as Pension, Life Assurance, and Private Medical cover, alongside enhanced policies like Reflection Days and Shared Parental Leave.

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At Starcom, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, disability, age, citizenship, relationship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

We are committed to providing a fair, accessible, and inclusive recruitment process. If you have any access needs - for example, related to disability, neurodivergence, or a health condition - please let us know. We’ll work with you to ensure the process works for you. Sharing this information will never impact your application.

Guided by our values, we listen with empathy, uplift each other, take responsibility, and embrace change - building a culture where everyone feels seen, respected, and genuinely included.

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Global Retail Media Director employer: Publicis Groupe UK

Publicis Groupe UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where creativity and innovation thrive. With a strong commitment to inclusivity and a hybrid working model, employees enjoy the flexibility to balance their professional and personal lives while contributing to impactful digital strategies for leading brands like Essity. The company fosters continuous growth through various development opportunities, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the digital landscape.

Publicis Groupe UK

Contact Details:

Publicis Groupe UK Recruitment Team