Junior Retail Media Executive 2025

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

Were searching for an enthusiastic Junior Retail Media Executive to join our dynamic team

The opportunity

In this role, you'll be working directly with top brands, analysing data, optimizing campaigns, and helping them achieve outstanding results. If you're passionate about data, eager to learn, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you!

What you’ll be doing

• Campaign Management: Assist in the day-to-day management of retail media campaigns across various platforms.
• Data Analysis & Reporting: Analyse campaign performance data, identify trends, and generate insightful reports to inform client strategies.
• Optimization & Insights: Utilize data to optimize campaign performance, identify growth opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to clients.
• Client Communication: Participate in client calls and meetings, providing updates and insights on campaign performance.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including creative, strategy, and account management, to ensure seamless campaign execution.
• Industry Knowledge: Stay abreast of the latest trends and developments in the retail media landscape.

What we want from you

• Analytical Mindset: Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw meaningful conclusions.
• Excel Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including data manipulation and basic formulas (experience with queries is a plus).
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly and concisely.
• Problem-Solving: A proactive problem-solver who can identify challenges and develop effective solutions.
• Team Player: Collaborative and enjoys working in a team environment.
• Passion for Learning: Eager to learn about retail media and develop new skills.
• Understanding of key retail media concepts and platforms (CitrusAd, Criteo etc)

If you know some of this even better

• Experience with data visualization tools is a plus.
• Design or creative background is a bonus.
• Previous experience in retail media or a related field is a plus, but not required.

What we can offer you

Alongside the opportunity to work with some of the most exciting brands around the world, we’ll also prioritise your career development and help you grow your skills. We’ll empower you to make a difference, allow you to be yourself, and respect who you are.

We offer a great benefits package including hybrid working that works for everyone, a discretionary bonus scheme, training opportunities, competitive pension, medical insurance, life assurance, social events, opportunities to buy and sell holidays, family friendly policies, discounts with hundreds of retailers and much more.

Our personality and behaviours: We believe that we are what we do, not just what we say. Our shared values and behaviours show how to bring the VML Enterprise Solution's culture to life through the actions we all take every day:

• Connect Meaningfully
• Inspire Creatively
• Include Purposefully
• Approach Positively

Our brilliant, talented people are what makes VML Enterprise Solutions what we are. That’s why we look for people who go beyond and always push our thinking to be better than yesterday.

AT VML Enterprise Solutions

Our Enterprise Solutions division houses strategic consultants, creative and technical architects and skilled developers and operators that together help some of the world’s leading organisations to deliver outstanding digital experiences across all major routes to market worldwide: marketplaces, online retailers, D2C, B2B and social platforms. With over 4,200 experts in 55 operational centres across 34 countries, our capabilities span the entire buying journey from customer acquisition, through engagement, to conversion and loyalty, driving multi-channel growth for world-leading brands.

We work with some of the most exciting brands such as The Coca-Cola Company, EY, Bosch, Unilever, Ford, DFS, Mercedes-Benz, Johnson & Johnson, Nestlé, Sainsbury’s, Selfridges, Shell and Tiffany & Co. We’ve built over 500 platforms for brands and retailers and generate in excess of $29bn annually for our clients and work with over 50 strategic partners including Adobe, SAP, Salesforce, HCL, Shopify, Sitecore, BigCommerce, commerce tools and Acquia. Our reputation is based on our people, and we believe we have some of the best in the business.

As our business grows internationally, we’re looking for new people to join us on our journey to inspire and take a key role in shaping some of the best commerce solutions, services, and websites in the world. Working as a team, no problem is insurmountable; we share in our client’s successes and believe that anyone can show creative bravery no matter what their role is in the team.