Connected Commerce Accelerator

Franklin, TN (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level15+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive the North America Connected Commerce strategy and execution to deliver growth across digital, omnichannel, and emerging platforms.

  • Must-have: 15+ years in commercial leadership with 8+ years in senior Connected Commerce roles.
  • Standout: Ability to translate strategy into actionable connected commerce plans across channels.
  • Standout: Experience shaping category leadership and cross-functional collaboration at senior levels.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Set and own the North America Connected Commerce strategy, aligned to enterprise growth priorities, customer strategies, and global commercial direction.
  • Establish a clear, scalable Connected Commerce framework that integrates customer, channel, retail media, and digital shelf priorities.
  • Translate enterprise and commercial strategies into actionable connected commerce plans that drive measurable growth.
  • Develop and own the North America Connected Commerce strategy, aligned to the company’s growth ambition.
  • Define clear channel priorities (pure players, omnichannel retail, marketplaces, quick commerce, social commerce, emerging platforms).
  • Champion a digital-first, omnichannel mindset across the organization and influence senior leadership to embed Connected Commerce in all growth plans.
  • Anticipate future commerce, consumer, and technology trends to inform long-term growth strategies.
  • Integrate Connected Commerce priorities into the broader strategic agenda, agency eco-system and investment plans.
  • Drive sustainable, profitable Connected Commerce sales and share growth across all categories.
  • Shape category leadership in digital channels by aligning innovation, assortment, and portfolio strategies to channel dynamics.

Requirements

  • 15+ years of commercial leadership experience, with at least 8 years in senior Connected Commerce / digital commerce roles in global or regional CPG, retail, or tech companies.
  • Proven track record of delivering transformational growth across digital and omnichannel commerce.
  • Strong strategic thinker who is naturally curious on new trends and business models.

Preferred

  • General management experience preferred.
  • Ideally a digital native with strong understanding of eRetailer dynamics, DTC business models, marketplaces, and social commerce.
  • Deep expertise in performance marketing, digital shelf management, and data-driven growth.
  • Inspirational leadership style with the ability to influence at board level and energize cross-functional teams.

Benefits

  • Work with diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
  • Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
  • A strong focus on learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
  • An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.
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