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EssenceMediacom

Associate Director, Commerce, MENA

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates · Category: Marketing & Growth · Seniority: Director · Posted: November 2, 2026 · Verified: Nov 6, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This role leads commerce strategy and retail media planning for clients, focusing on driving online sales growth. Responsibilities include developing tailored commerce strategies, overseeing retail media activation, managing client teams, and collaborating across practices like Data & Tech, Programmatic, and Performance. Requires 7-8 years of digital/eCommerce media experience with strong knowledge of Amazon and e-retail in the Middle East.
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Global media agency for planning, buying, analytics and commerce.

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