Head of Business Strategy
$165k - $175kSocket
We’re seeking aGroup Strategy Director, Commerce to lead the development, growth, and strategic direction of the eCommerce Strategy discipline across the agency. This role is pivotal in scaling oureCommerce Practice, driving thought leadership, and ensuring strategic excellence across all clients and categories.
This leader willoversee a growing team ofeCommerceStrategy Directors and junior strategists, ensuring consistency in approach,methodology, and outputssurrounding our eCommerce work.Partneringclosely withCreativeandAccountleads this rolewillshapeomnichannel strategies that push boundaries and deliver measurable impact across majorretailers (Amazon, Walmart, Target) and marketplaces.Thisrole is bothvisionary and hands-on, building infrastructure and frameworks, mentoring talent, and contributing directly to business development and client innovation.
Collaborate with Creative and Account leadership to drive holistic, high-performing campaign strategies
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Strategy Directors and junior strategists
Develop onboarding, training, and development plans to scale team capabilities
Lead development of proprietary methodologies across SEO, AEO, GEO, and digital shelf optimization
Represent the agency in key client strategy presentations, thought leadership initiatives, and new business pitches
Business Development & Client Growth
Serve as a strategic lead on new business efforts—translating client challenges into strategic solutions
Partner with Business Development to evaluate RFPs, develop pitches, and scope strategic solutions
Ensure all strategy engagements are measurable, actionable, and tied to client business outcomes
10+ years in digital strategy with at least 4-5 years leading eCommerce-focused initiatives
Experience in CPG and Retail verticals
Deep knowledge of major retailer platforms (Amazon, Walmart, Target, etc.), SEO, PDP strategy, and content syndication tools
Experience with platforms like Helium 10, Walmart Connect, Amazon Ads / Vendor Central,Profitero,Stackline, Salsify,Vizit, or similar
Strong grounding in brand strategy, and the role eCommerce plays in the broader brand-building and brand experience ecosystem
Understanding ofthe global landscape of eCommerce: diversity/exclusivity of channel, etc.
Highly collaborative and proactive, with experience partnering across creative, copy, insights, and client service teams
Strong understanding of major retail media platforms - Amazon and Walmart
If you need reasonable accommodations to help you apply, just email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.
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