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Connected Commerce Strategist- Transact, US

Omnicom is an inter-connected global network of leading marketing communications companies. Our portfolio provides the best talent, creativity, technology and innovation to some of the world’s most iconic and successful brands. We offer a diverse, comprehensive range of marketing solutions spanning brand advertising, customer relationship management (CRM), media planning and buying services, public relations and numerous specialty communications services to drive bottom-line results for our clients. Our portfolio includes three global advertising agency networks: BBDO, DDB and TBWA; two of the world’s premier providers of media services: OMD and PHD, part of Omnicom Media Group. We also manage a global diversified group of agencies, under the DAS Group of Companies. DAS includes over 200 brands across numerous marketing disciplines: public relations, medical and pharmaceutical marketing, customer relationship management, entertainment and events, shopper, branding and design, and research.

Transact is Omnicom’s ecommerce specialty agency focused on connected commerce consulting and eretail services. Transact coordinates and oversees delivery of connected commerce solutions that typically involve specialized contributions from several Omnicom agencies. Transact also delivers highly tuned services that drive sales and share gains for brands on eRetail platforms like Amazon, Walmart.com, Instacart, Kroger.com, HomeDepot.com and others. Transact also guides development of Omni Commerce our bespoke set of software tools and data sources that power ecommerce delivery for our clients.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide ecommerce specialized consulting in an omnichannel and connected commerce context to clients. Engage directly with clients and agency account service teams to understand the eCommerce situation and craft solutions.

• Complete the Omnicom/Transact connected commerce agency training and familiarization program so as to be knowledgeable on all relevant agency offerings

• Serve as ecommerce strategy lead for major cross-agency pitches and accounts helping to articulate the bespoke strategy appropriate to the client situation and helping the team assemble the right team.

• Create thought leadership and content to be used in Omnicom ecommerce related marketing

• Partner with other Transact leaders globally to help set the direction of eCommerce at Omnicom.

Qualifications and skills:

• Expert and experienced in all facets of ecommerce and digital marketing(Amazon, eretail, DTC, B2B, social) with distinctive experience in at least one area.
• Ecommerce expertise as demonstrated by consistent career progression over at least 8-10 years in the eCommerce industry.
• Extensive experience on at least on and ideally two of the following: brand side ecommerce leadership, retailer/e-retailer side experience, agency or technology company experience in a company focused on ecommerce
• Excellent and proven consulting experience
• Excellent communication skills and ability and interest in presenting before client teams
• Experience in a business development situations
• Able to work in an agile environment. Able and comfortable dealing with ambiguity to make decisions and take action for the betterment of our clients.
• Individual must also maintain an extreme level of confidentiality in dealing with all information that flows through the office.

Visit www.omnicomgroup.com for further information. Omnicom is an equal opportunity employer. Transact is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.

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