Group Strategy Director, E-commerce at SGS & Co | Chicago, IL | $165K/yr – $175K/yr

SGS & Co

Group Strategy Director, E-commerce

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$165K/yr – $175K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive high-impact brand strategies for global ecommerce at senior level, blending research-led digital commerce with cross-disciplinary leadership.

Must-have: Significant multi-brand, cross-discipline strategy experience with ecommerce focus
Standout: Mentorship and cross-functional collaboration across channels
Standout: Strong client relationship stewardship and strategic excellence

Job Description

Responsibilities

Leading Strategic Development: Connect clients' business challenges and brand advantages to creative strategies that inspire high-quality work.
Driving Digital Commerce Excellence: Spearhead eCommerce strategies that blend brand experience with conversion optimization, creating digital shopping experiences that drive both business results and brand affinity.
Building Client Relationships: Take ownership of client relationships, becoming a trusted advisor who understands their business needs and translates them into strategic opportunities.
Teaching Brand Mechanics: Mentor and develop junior team members, sharing your expertise and helping them grow in their strategic thinking.
Bridging Disciplines: Act as a bridge, optimizing collaboration and integration across channels and creative disciplines to ensure cohesive strategy implementation.
Cultivating Strategic Thinking: Take a hands-on role in fostering highly strategic thinking that leads to comprehensive and culture-led work.

Requirements

You have significant experience developing comprehensive strategies across multiple brands and creative disciplines, with particular focus on eCommerce and digital retail environments.
You are comfortable with research and data analysis—translating insights into actionable strategies.
You possess a deep understanding of how to shape brands' positioning, identity, and consumer experience within digital commerce platforms.
You excel at decoding complex business and eCommerce challenges, translating them into impactful, scalable brand strategies that drive conversion.
You're a natural mentor who can lead by example and set the tone for strong communication and creative engagement in fast-paced digital environments.
You have proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships while delivering consistent strategic excellence that meets both brand and performance goals.
You understand the digital commerce landscape, including marketplace dynamics, DTC strategies, and omnichannel integration.

Preferred

You've contributed to industry discussions through thought leadership, speaking engagements, or publications.
You have experience with cross-cultural brand strategy development for global or multinational clients.

Benefits

Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.

SGS & Co

SGS & Co, part of the Propelis Group, is a global brand impact group delivering speed and quality through innovation and insights to drive impact for our world class clients. We combine deep expertise in design, graphic services, production, technology and process optimization with unmatched marketplace understanding, dynamic ideas and client first customer service. We bring the world’s best brands to life and set them up for success in a modern world. SGS & Co shifts brands to impact through the strength of our people. Our team of nearly 5,000 employees across 30+ countries works collaboratively to exceed client expectations today and anticipate how we’ll need to pivot together to win tomorrow. We take pride in our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion along with our ambition to lead the industry to a more sustainable future to drive positive impact for our clients, our people, and our planet.

Founded in 1946

Louisville, Kentucky, USA

3.4K employees (888 in marketing)

www.sgsco.com