Senior Manager of Ecommerce & Digital Growth

Aquent; Niles (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

Paid sick leave

401(k) with match

Online training through Aquent Gym Gym

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a hands-on digital leader to own online revenue strategy and growth across major e-commerce platforms. You will shape modern digital visibility and set KPIs to measure success while mentoring the growth team.

In this role you will collaborate with brand teams to scale revenue, optimize content for AI-ready SEO/AEO, and drive budget decisions that accelerate market penetration and consumer engagement.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years in e-commerce, performance marketing, or digital brand mgmt.
• Proven ability to scale revenue on Amazon and other retail channels.
• Experience managing agency partners and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead omni-channel growth on Amazon and Walmart Connect to hit revenue targets.
• Manage 1–2 external agency partners with clear metrics and accountability.
• Direct 2 agencies on content to optimize SEO/AEO and AI readiness.
• Create analytics dashboards tracking KPIs like traffic and revenue for leadership.
• Oversee budgets across growth channels and maximize impact.
• Mentor the E-Commerce Manager and plan team expansion.

Skills

E-commerce leadership

Performance marketing

Agency management

SEO & AEO

Analytics & dashboards

Budget management

Team leadership

Amazon & retail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business

Tools

WordPress CMS

Google Analytics

SEO tools (SEMrush/Ahrefs)

Job description

About the Opportunity

Aquent is partnering with a leading international consumer goods company renowned for its commitment to delivering targeted relief and identifying unmet consumer needs. With a rich heritage spanning over a century, this organization combines generations of experience with a forward-thinking approach to product development and market reach. They are dedicated to enhancing well-being through innovative solutions, and you will play a crucial role in expanding their digital footprint.

Are you a hands-on, growth-minded digital leader ready to make a significant impact? We are seeking a visionary professional to spearhead online revenue strategy and digital touchpoints for a vital product portfolio. This is an exciting opportunity to sit at the intersection of strategic planning and dynamic execution, driving modern digital visibility and establishing key performance metrics that will shape the future of e-commerce for this organization. You will be instrumental in scaling digital operations, mentoring talent, and collaborating with brand teams to achieve ambitious growth targets. Your expertise will directly influence market penetration and consumer engagement, contributing to the success of products that genuinely make a difference in people’s lives.

We are seeking a visionary professional to spearhead online revenue strategy and digital touchpoints for a vital product portfolio.

What You’ll Do

• Pioneer and execute omni-channel growth strategies across major e-commerce platforms like Amazon.com and Walmart Connect, ensuring the achievement of ambitious revenue and growth objectives.
• Provide strong leadership and oversight for 1-2 external agency partners specializing in e-commerce and digital channels, setting clear performance metrics and ensuring accountability and strategic alignment.
• Direct 2 specialized agencies in content optimization, ensuring all product detail pages and brand web properties are meticulously crafted for modern Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) strategies, making the digital footprint conversion-optimized and AI-ready.
• Develop and implement robust analytics dashboards and key performance metrics to deliver actionable insights on crucial KPIs, including traffic and revenue performance, to senior leadership.
• Strategically manage e-commerce and digital growth marketing budgets, optimizing capital allocation across all growth channels for maximum impact.
• Lead and mentor an E-Commerce Manager, delegating operational tasks, and providing strategic recommendations for the future structure and expansion of the digital growth team.

Qualifications

• 6–10+ years of progressive experience in e-commerce, performance marketing, or digital brand management.
• Demonstrated success in scaling revenue on Amazon and other retail e-commerce channels.
• Proven ability to manage, challenge, and hold agency partners accountable for results.
• Expertise in preparing websites (e.g., WordPress), digital assets, and product detail pages to be AI-ready through the application of SEO and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) frameworks.
• Proficiency in establishing comprehensive reporting dashboards and tracking core metrics such as ROAS, TACOS, and conversion rates.
• Experience in managing direct reports, effectively allocating budgets, and fostering strong collaboration with Marketing and Sales teams.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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