Financial Communications, Associate Director

About Us  SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.  AI at SharkNinja At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in. About Us  SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.  AI at SharkNinja At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in. The Role We are seeking a Senior Director, Social Commerce to lead SharkNinja's rapidly expanding UK Social Commerce business and own the UK TikTok Shop P&L—one of the company's fastest-growing and highest-priority commercial channels. This leader will define and execute the long-term vision for social commerce in the UK, transforming it into a scalable growth engine that accelerates revenue, strengthens brand engagement, and delivers sustainable profitability.  In addition to leading the TikTok Shop business, this role will own SharkNinja's UK TikTok LIVE Commerce strategy and operations, building a world-class live shopping capability that drives customer acquisition, engagement, conversion, and revenue through always-on live programming, creator partnerships, and scalable live production. This leader will also partner closely with international markets to develop scalable playbooks and best practices that can be adapted to support global social commerce expansion.  As the commercial leader for Social Commerce (UK), you will build the strategy, operating model, and organizational capabilities required to support significant growth across creator-led, live shopping, and shoppable ecosystems. You will oversee the evolution of our social commerce business from a high-growth channel into a mature, scalable capability by developing repeatable processes, investing in technology and analytics, and building high-performing teams that can execute at speed.  This role requires an entrepreneurial leader who thrives in ambiguity, can build from first principles, and has a proven track record of scaling ecommerce businesses in fast-paced consumer environments. You will partner closely with executive leaders across Marketing, Digital Commerce, Sales, Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Product, and International Markets to ensure the UK social commerce business is positioned for long-term success while helping establish global best practices.  Success in this role will be measured not only by revenue growth and profitability, but by building the infrastructure, capabilities, partnerships, and talent required to support the next phase of SharkNinja's ecommerce growth.  Key Responsibilities: * Own the end-to-end P&L for SharkNinja's UK Social Commerce business, establishing ambitious revenue, profitability, customer acquisition, and market share objectives while delivering against aggressive growth targets.  * Develop and execute the long-term UK Social Commerce strategy across TikTok Shop, TikTok LIVE, Instagram, YouTube, and emerging commerce platforms, ensuring alignment with broader ecommerce, digital, and brand strategies.  * Build and scale a best-in-class social commerce organization, designing the team structure, operating model, processes, and capabilities required to support rapid growth and establish repeatable frameworks for future international expansion.  * Establish scalable operating rhythms, governance, and performance management frameworks that enable efficient execution across creator partnerships, affiliate marketing, live commerce operations, merchandising, content production, campaign execution, and platform operations.  * Lead SharkNinja's UK TikTok LIVE Commerce business, developing the end-to-end strategy for live shopping including programming, creator and host recruitment, production, merchandising, promotional planning, live selling operations, and performance optimization to establish LIVE as a significant revenue, customer acquisition, and brand engagement channel.  * Lead the evolution of creator, affiliate, and LIVE host ecosystems, developing sophisticated partner segmentation, recruitment strategies, commission structures, incentive models, and performance frameworks that maximize long-term commercial value across both shoppable content and live commerce.  * Identify and unlock new growth opportunities through customer acquisition, conversion optimization, assortment strategy, merchandising, promotional planning, live event programming, and lifecycle engagement.  * Partner closely with Marketing, Brand, Media, CRM, Product Marketing, Sales, Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Creative, and Technology to create seamless, integrated customer journeys that connect social discovery with purchase, including coordinated product launches, tentpole campaigns, and TikTok LIVE selling events.  * Build robust forecasting, financial planning, and investment models that balance rapid growth with sustainable profitability while providing executive leadership with clear visibility into performance, risks, and opportunities.  * Develop scalable reporting, analytics, and KPI frameworks that leverage platform data, first-party customer insights, and business intelligence to continuously optimize commercial performance across social commerce and live shopping initiatives.  * Evaluate and implement technologies, automation, and operational improvements that improve efficiency, reduce manual execution, and enable the organization to scale effectively.  * Partner with international markets to establish repeatable playbooks, operating models, and best practices that accelerate social commerce and live commerce adoption globally while adapting to local platform dynamics and consumer behaviours.  * Monitor competitive activity, platform innovation, creator economy trends, live shopping best practices, and emerging technologies to identify new business opportunities and maintain SharkNinja's leadership position within social commerce.  * Serve as the executive voice of Social Commerce, influencing enterprise ecommerce strategy and representing the function with senior leadership, platform partners, agencies, creators, and key external stakeholders.  * Recruit, develop, and retain exceptional talent while fostering a high-performance culture focused on innovation, accountability, agility, and continuous improvement.  * Champion SharkNinja's values and culture, inspiring teams to deliver breakthrough thinking, exceptional execution, and industry-leading results.  About You  * Experience in progressive leadership experience across ecommerce, digital commerce, marketplace, social commerce, performance marketing, or omnichannel retail, with experience scaling high-growth consumer businesses.  * Demonstrated success owning a multimillion pound P&L with responsibility for revenue growth, profitability, forecasting, investment planning, and executive reporting.  * Proven track record building and scaling ecommerce organizations through periods of rapid growth, including designing teams, operating models, and scalable business processes.  * Experience building and scaling TikTok LIVE Commerce or other livestream shopping businesses, including live programming strategy, creator or host management, production workflows, merchandising, and performance optimization.  * Experience leading complex cross-functional initiatives across Marketing, Commercial, Operations, Technology, Finance, Supply Chain, Creative, and Product teams.  * Deep understanding of social commerce platforms, creator ecosystems, affiliate marketing, livestream commerce, content-driven commerce, and evolving consumer purchasing behaviours.  * Strong analytical and commercial mindset with experience leveraging data, experimentation, and customer insights to drive strategic decisions.  * Experience implementing scalable systems, automation, analytics, and operational improvements that enable sustainable growth.  * Exceptional executive communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing senior leadership and building strong external partnerships, including platform partners and creator agencies.  * Highly entrepreneurial, highly adaptable, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where building new capabilities and leading through change are critical to success.  * Experience partnering with international teams or supporting global ecommerce expansion is highly desirable.  Our Culture & Commitment  At SharkNinja, our purpose is to positively impact people's lives every day in every home around the world. We thrive on passion, innovation, and a relentless drive to disrupt categories and create products consumers love.  We're looking for leaders who embrace bold thinking, move with speed, challenge the status quo, and build scalable businesses that fuel our next phase of growth.  Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are fundamental to our success. We believe diverse perspectives drive better innovation and stronger business outcomes. We are committed to creating an environment where every associate can bring their authentic self to work, make an impact, and accelerate their career.  #LI-HYBRID Our Culture At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day.  Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home. What We Offer We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.   At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.  Learn more about us:   https://sharkninja.com/deiLife At SharkNinja [https://www.instagram.com/sharkninja/]   Outrageously Extraordinary [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmRfBxyGu_mKl9SF12lM1NAIx-z07uLNQ]  SharkNinja Candidate Privacy Notice * For candidates based in all regions, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice [https://www.sharkninja.com/candidate-privacy-notice.html]. * For candidates based in China, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice [https://www.sharkninja.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice-china.html]. * For candidates based in Vietnam, please refer to this Candidate Privacy Notice [https://www.sharkninja.com/legal/candidate-privacy-notice-vietnam.html].   We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at accommodations@sharkninja.com [accommodations@sharkninja.com]

About WPP Media WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. With exceptional talent, trusted data and intelligence, and world-class partnerships – all united by our pioneering agentic marketing platform, WPP Open – we help clients navigate change, capture opportunity, and deliver transformational growth.  WPP Media is WPP's AI-driven media operating unit, bringing together media, data, and partnerships to deliver creative personalisation at scale. Connected through WPP Open and powered by Open Intelligence, clients see exactly where, how, and why their media investment is working. For more information, visit wppmedia.com [wppmedia.com]. 3171 – Associate, Planning, UK Role Summary and Impact EssenceMediacom, part of WPP, is a new breed of media agency. Grounded in analytics & insights and powered by data & technology, we believe in the power of media and creative to drive breakthroughs for the world’s best brands. We help clients understand the modern marketing paradox and discover the breakthroughs brands need to win with their consumers. We are designed for the new communications economy — built on data & technology, built for people & algorithms, built around diverse schools of thought, built to test & learn at scale, and, crucially, built to evolve. The Media Planning Executive supports team deliverables across the campaign lifecycle. The Media Executive will be present in client briefings so that they are clear on the Business and Campaign objectives and how these impact the media challenges at hand. The role will consist of helping to source campaign insight through using both internal and external tools along with working closely with our media partners. Finding insight, deep diving into our core audiences and helping bring the media plan to fruition through adoption of close working relationships with our internal activation teams are all key to success! The Media Executive will also develop good working relationships with our creative agencies to ensure assets are produced as per the media plan and supplied on time. Account Summary: We are looking for a sharp and enthusiastic Planning Executive to join the Open Connect (EE) teams, working across EE performance campaigns. You would be part of one of WPPMedia’s flagship accounts working within “Open Connect”, a collective of 100+ experienced cross-media marketing professionals. You will experience the Broadband, Mobile and TV market and help work towards Award Winning campaigns. Essential Functions/Responsibilities: * Meet with vendors and attend presentations to build knowledge of the media landscape. * Support media planning managers to ensure the smooth delivery of campaigns and their performance against agreed outcomes. * Conduct research and compile data to guide and support planning and optimisation recommendations. * Compile and validate creative specs. Collaborate with creative agency partners to ensure deadlines are met. * Collaborate with Activation teams to ensure plans are’on brief’ and supplied on time. * Prepare data for reporting and analysis. * Assist in the management of Test and Learns initiatives for assigned campaigns. * Contribute to internal case studies for the sharing of learning and best practice. * Assist with the Financial Management of campaign budgets. Skills and Experience At WPP Media, we believe in the power of our culture and our people. It’s what elevates us to deliver exceptional experiences for both our clients and each other. In this role it will be critical to embrace WPP & WPP Media’s shared core values: * Be Extraordinary by Leading Collectively to Inspire transformational Creativity. * Create an Open environment by Balancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust. * Lead Optimistically by Championing Growth and Development to Mobilize the Enterprise. Competencies (specific knowledge, skills and abilities): * Basic spreadsheet capability (VLOOKUP, Pivot Table) is a must. * Able to create presentations, in slides or document format. * Numerically minded, an interest in pulling actionable insights from media data sets * Able to use industry standard media research tools upon training (e.g. Comscore, GWI, TGI, YouGov). * Sound written and verbal communication skills, with the desire to learn and advance. * Strong organizational skills, close attention to detail and ability to multi-task. * Ability to adhere to deadlines. * Ability to work independently and to collaborate in a team environment. * Able to recognise when problems could develop and know when to escalate to managers. Life at WPP Media & Benefits Our passion for shaping the next era of media is powered by our commitment to Be Extraordinary, investing in our employees to inspire transformational creativity. We also Lead Optimistically, firmly believing in and Championing Growth and Development for every individual. This commitment allows WPP Media employees to leverage the extensive global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, build vital professional connections, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising.  We Create an Open environment built on trust and respect, where everyone feels they belong and has opportunities to progress. This inclusive culture is fostered through a variety of employee resource groups and frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our comprehensive benefits package reflects this commitment, including competitive medical, group retirement plans, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, preferential partner discounts, and employee mental health awareness days.  WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection in this open and supportive environment. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.    Please note this is a UK based role and requires individuals to have the right to work in this location. Please read our Privacy Notice (https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy [https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy]) for more information on how we process the information you provide.  While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.  #LI-Promoted Please read our Privacy Notice [https://www.wppmedia.com/pages/privacy-policy#:~:text=WPP%20Media%20Privacy%20Notice%20for%20Recruitment] for more information on how we process the information you provide.