Group Strategy Director, E-commerce

Strategy Director Marks is a global creative platform with 20 studios, speaking 17 languages across five regions, all under one P&L. We blend strategy, brand creative, content creation, and digital muscle to shape the future of ambitious brands. Why We Need You As the Strategy Director, you will translate complex business challenges into powerful brand strategies, forming the crucial link between client objectives and creative execution. Your leadership will nurture emerging strategists, build strong client relationships, and keep our work ahead of industry evolution. Responsibilities Leading Strategic Development: Connect clients' business challenges and brand advantages to creative strategies that inspire high‑quality work. Driving Digital Commerce Excellence: Spearhead eCommerce strategies that blend brand experience with conversion optimization, creating digital shopping experiences that drive both business results and brand affinity. Building Client Relationships: Take ownership of client relationships, becoming a trusted advisor who understands their business needs and translates them into strategic opportunities. Teaching Brand Mechanics: Mentor and develop junior team members, sharing expertise and helping them grow in strategic thinking. Bridging Disciplines: Act as a bridge, optimizing collaboration and integration across channels and creative disciplines to ensure cohesive strategy implementation. Cultivating Strategic Thinking: Take a hands‑on role in fostering highly strategic thinking that leads to comprehensive and culture‑led work. Qualifications Significant experience developing comprehensive strategies across multiple brands and creative disciplines, especially in eCommerce and digital retail environments. Comfortable with research and data analysis—translating insights into actionable strategies. Deep understanding of shaping brands' positioning, identity, and consumer experience within digital commerce platforms. Ability to decode complex business and eCommerce challenges, translating them into impactful, scalable brand strategies that drive conversion. Natural mentor who leads by example and sets the tone for strong communication and creative engagement in fast‑paced digital environments. Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering consistent strategic excellence that meets brand and performance goals. Understanding of the digital commerce landscape, including marketplace dynamics, DTC strategies, and omnichannel integration. Nice to Have Thought‑leadership experience through speaking engagements or publications. Experience with cross‑cultural brand strategy development for global or multinational clients. Equal Opportunity Employment Marks is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, and we accommodate reasonable requests for accommodations throughout the application process. Compensation and Benefits The U.S. pay range for this position is $165,000 to $175,000 USD annually, adjusted based on location and experience. Group benefits include health, dental, and vision plans, prescription drug coverage, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, short‑ and long‑term disability, and a 401(k) savings plan. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chris Baily