Executive Director, Global Commerce & Growth

VML; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

VML in New York is seeking an Executive Director, Commerce to shape and scale our commerce strategy, capability development, and client delivery. You will drive strategic vision for client engagement, build processes and platforms, and partner across strategy, data, creative, media, and technology to deliver integrated commerce solutions.

The role requires a commercially minded leader who can innovate new commerce solutions, advise senior clients on evolving models, and empower teams to deliver

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in commerce, retail media, eCommerce, performance marketing, consulting, or related leadership environments.
• Strong commercial acumen balancing growth, delivery excellence, and operational rigor.
• Expertise with omnichannel commerce, marketplaces, retail media ecosystems, and AI-enabled models.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead commerce vision and growth strategy across digital, social, marketplace, and retail channels.
• Identify market opportunities and translate them into scalable offerings and go-to-market strategies.
• Develop frameworks, tools, insights, and platforms for consistent client excellence.
• Represent the commerce practice within leadership, strengthening partnerships internally and with clients.
• Own business performance including revenue growth, margins, and operational effectiveness.
• Drive growth via new business, client expansion, and differentiated commerce products.
• Guide senior clients through omnichannel transformation and commerce investments.
• Lead and inspire high‑performing teams and build an inclusive working environment.
• Advance methodologies and capability narratives for market differentiation.

Skills

Strategic Leadership

Business Growth

Client Leadership

Team Leadership

Innovation & Thought Leadership

Executive presence

Job description

VML in New York is seeking an Executive Director, Commerce to shape and scale our commerce strategy, capability development, and client delivery. You will drive strategic vision for client engagement, build processes and platforms, and partner across strategy, data, creative, media, and technology to deliver integrated commerce solutions.

The role requires a commercially minded leader who can innovate new commerce solutions, advise senior clients on evolving models, and empower teams to deliver