Commerce Strategy Director: Growth & Innovation Leader

Socket.dev; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 165,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Job summary

Marks seeks a Group Strategy Director, Commerce to lead the development and growth of our eCommerce Strategy practice. You will oversee a growing team and partner with Creative and Account leaders to shape omnichannel strategies for major retailers and marketplaces.

You will develop proprietary methodologies and stay ahead of retail trends, driving business development, client innovation, and measurable outcomes across campaigns and clients.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in digital strategy with at least 4-5 years leading eCommerce initiatives.
• Leadership experience mentoring and managing strategy teams.
• Experience in CPG and Retail verticals.
• Deep knowledge of major retailer platforms (Amazon, Walmart, Target).
• Familiarity with SEO, PDP strategy and content syndication tools.

Responsibilities

• Define and scale strategic frameworks and toolkit standards across eCommerce clients.
• Create governance standards including QA, KPI frameworks and intake processes.
• Oversee strategy development across a portfolio of clients.
• Collaborate with Creative and Account leadership on holistic campaign strategies.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of Strategy Directors and junior strategists.
• Develop onboarding, training, and development plans for scale.
• Champion curiosity, experimentation and learning within the practice.
• Partner with HR on recruitment and team design.
• Stay ahead of marketplace changes and emerging technologies.
• Lead proprietary methodologies across SEO, AEO, GEO, digital shelf.
• Represent the agency in client strategy presentations and new business pitches.
• Translate client challenges into strategic solutions for new business.
• Evaluate RFPs with BD and scope strategic solutions.
• Identify new opportunities and deepen client relationships.
• Ensure strategy engagements are measurable and outcome-driven.

Skills

Digital strategy

eCommerce leadership

CPG & Retail

Brand strategy

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Helium 10

Walmart Connect

Amazon Ads / Vendor Central

Profitero

Stackline

Salsify

Vizit

Job description

Marks seeks a Group Strategy Director, Commerce to lead the development and growth of our eCommerce Strategy practice. You will oversee a growing team and partner with Creative and Account leaders to shape omnichannel strategies for major retailers and marketplaces.

You will develop proprietary methodologies and stay ahead of retail trends, driving business development, client innovation, and measurable outcomes across campaigns and clients.