About Us

KINESSO is the technology-driven performance marketing agency that sits at the very heart of IPG Mediabrands, providing actionable growth for both our agency partners and clients. We turn 'action' into 'outcome' for our clients, leveraging our unique capabilities in optimization, analytics, AI, and experimentation. KINESSO has brought together the collective power of what was formerly Matterkind, Reprise, and Kinesso under one collective entity that will serve as the most powerful delivery engine in the industry. We have extensive offerings spanning performance marketing and data and technology. Fuelled by a deep understanding of consumer behaviour, we offer an end-to-end engine of planning and optimization while also delivering on data-driven strategy for social platforms, actionable growth in e-commerce, and creating curated marketplaces specific to each client's function and needs. The company has more than 6,000 employees operating in more than 60 countries. Learn more at www.KINESSO.com

About the Role

Kinesso is looking for a high-impact eCommerce Director to lead and expand our UK commerce practice. In this senior role, you’ll manage a talented team of 7 specialists and oversee operations, planning and activation of retail media, whilst growing other commerce capabilities. You’ll be directly responsible for shaping and delivering cutting-edge commerce solutions for some of the UK’s biggest and most ambitious brands.

Key clients you’ll work with include Kenvue (health & beauty), Dyson (electronics) & Mattel (toys & games), providing a rich variety of situations within day-to-day work.

You’ll also work with and be supported by the global commerce team and particularly the EMEA commerce team, which is also based in the UK.

This is a rare opportunity to sit at the intersection of media, data, and technology, driving forward the future of commerce across key platforms, retailers, and marketplaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor a team of 7 eCommerce professionals, fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture

• Define team priorities and structure to meet evolving client needs and market dynamics

• Client Strategy & Delivery

• Own senior client relationships and act as a trusted advisor on eCommerce strategy, growth, and innovation

• Lead integrated commerce programs across media, retail media networks, marketplaces, and D2C

• Product & Innovation

• Champion the development and roll-out of new commerce capabilities, measurement frameworks, and tools

• Stay ahead of trends in retail media, shoppable content, dynamic creative, and commerce data

• Commercial Ownership

• Drive revenue growth across existing and new clients

• Collaborate with business development teams on RFPs, pitches, and cross-sell opportunities

• Collaboration

• Work closely with partners across IPG, including media, tech, and data units, to deliver integrated solutions
• Represent Kinesso’s commerce vision in the market, including speaking engagements and industry events

What We're Looking For

• Strong eCommerce experience, ideally with exposure to both media and retail/marketplace execution

• Proven leadership experience, including line management and team development

• Deep knowledge of UK retail media networks, Amazon, social commerce, and/or D2C strategies
• Strong commercial acumen and experience owning P&Ls or revenue targets
• Comfortable operating in fast-moving, matrixed environments with senior stakeholders

Employee Transparency

At IPG Mediabrands, we celebrate differences and believe this makes us stronger. IPG Mediabrands is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to championing an inclusive culture that provides a sense of belonging for all our employees. We do not discriminate against any applicant based on age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, belief, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please reach out to our Talent Inclusion Specialist Jess at Jess.Richardson@mbww.com if you would like to have a confidential conversation regarding any adjustments that would ensure our recruitment process is accessible for you. Please note requesting a reasonable adjustment will not affect your application.

THE PERKS

We aim to provide all our people with a supportive and fun work environment where you can develop your full potential and benefit from the broad range of opportunities within the agency. When you join us, we want to make sure you feel valued – and that you are rewarded for your fantastic work. So, we also offer a range of benefits:

• Flexi–leave, with 25 days annual leave to be taken as the minimum. In addition to your holiday entitlement, the office usually closes between Christmas & New Year
• Free breakfast and free lunch
• Early finish Fridays
• Core Hours (Mon-Thurs, flexible start/finish times)
• Retail discounts
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice car scheme
• Wellbeing programme, including Headspace & flu jabs
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Paid time off for Volunteering
• Group Income Protection
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance or Health Cash Plan (dependent on level)
• Group Personal Pension Plan with matched contributions from 3-6%
• Generous Parental Leave & Pay
• Independent mortgage advice
• Financial education
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free eye tests
• Flexible benefits including Dental, Travel insurance, Cycle to Work, Gym Discounts and many more!