Industry Strategy Lead - Retail

Vend; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional growth opportunities

High organizational visibility

Flexible remote working

Job summary

Vend is seeking an Industry Strategy Lead based in their Stockholm office to drive retail strategy across Nordic markets. The role involves supporting sales teams, developing industry narratives, and establishing valuable partnerships.

Ideal candidates will have over 7 years in retail or e-commerce, a deep understanding of the Nordic retail economy, and be engaging communicators fluent in English.

The position offers flexibility to work remotely 3 days a week, with significant opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in retail, e-commerce, or media agencies.
• Deep understanding of retail economics and marketing budgets.
• Proven ability to translate market shifts into revenue opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Support Nordic Sales and Commercial Success teams weekly.
• Develop retail media playbooks and represent Vend at industry forums.
• Build trusted partnerships with key retail customers.

Skills

Retail experience

Nordic retail landscape understanding

Marketing and media expertise

Commercial acumen

Fluent English communication

Job description

Role

As our Industry Strategy Lead, you will shape Vend Advertising’s retail strategy and value proposition across the Nordic markets.

Responsibilities

• On a weekly basis, support Nordic Sales and Commercial Success teams with retail playbooks, participate in high-level strategic customer discussions, and shape custom account strategies.
• Build out industry-specific commercial narratives, develop next-generation Retail Media playbooks, and represent Vend as a thought leader at major Nordic industry forums.
• Work with Sales, Product, Commercial Success, Leadership, and executives at major retail partners.
• By 1 year, establish a highly relevant retail value proposition, unlock new revenue growth, and build trusted strategic partnerships with priority retail customers.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of retail experience within retail, e-commerce, marketplaces, retail media, or media agencies.
• A deep understanding of the Nordic retail landscape, including retail economics, P&L drivers, and how retailers allocate marketing budgets.
• A marketing and media expert who understands how performance, shopper, and retail media drive business outcomes across the customer journey.
• A commercially minded professional who naturally translates market shifts and customer needs into concrete revenue opportunities.
• Engaging communicator and networker fluent in English, enjoys leading workshops, building executive relationships, and speaking at industry events.

About the Company

Vend, home of FINN, Blocket, Tori, Oikotie, DBA & Bilbasen, where millions of people across the Nordics connect to find what they need, whether it’s a job, a home or a way to move.

Location

Oslo/Stockholm office, with the flexibility to work 3 days per week remotely.

Benefits

Opportunity to pioneer the fast-growing Retail and Commerce Media landscape across the Nordics, driving true business impact with great professional growth and high organizational visibility.