Strategy Director

USA (Remote)

$120K/yr – $150K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead eCommerce strategy and client-facing growth for DTC brands within a full-service agency, guiding cross-functional teams to optimize revenue and LTV.

  • Must-have: 10+ years in digital marketing with eCommerce/DTC focus
  • Standout: Cross-functional team leadership and data-driven client workshops
  • Standout: Experience with Shopify, Klaviyo, GA4, and paid channels across search, social, email

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership to account teams focused on eCommerce and omnichannel retail clients—aligning initiatives across creative, digital marketing, CRO, and analytics to meet revenue and ROAS goals.
  • Develop commerce-centric marketing strategies across key channels including paid search, paid social, email/SMS, affiliate, SEO, marketplaces (e.g. Amazon, Wayfair, Home Depot, etc), and conversion rate optimization.
  • Craft creative briefs grounded in shopper insights, merchandising priorities, and seasonal trends to inform digital campaigns and promotions.
  • Lead customer journey mapping, segmentation, and persona development to enhance customer experience and maximize LTV.
  • Oversee analytics and performance measurement frameworks including attribution modeling, funnel diagnostics, and customer cohort analysis.
  • Engage directly with clients to understand their product catalog, pricing strategy, promotional calendar, and operational constraints (e.g. inventory, shipping) and shape marketing strategies accordingly.
  • Translate KPIs like AOV, CAC, CLTV, CVR, and cart abandonment into actionable strategic recommendations for marketing and UX teams.
  • Design and facilitate data-driven workshops for clients, identifying conversion opportunities and testing hypotheses to drive incremental growth.
  • Lead strategic onboarding for new eCommerce clients, ensuring business objectives and digital infrastructure (e.g. Shopify, GA4, Klaviyo, etc.) are aligned from the start.
  • Serve as a thought leader within the agency on eCommerce trends, platform innovations, and evolving consumer behavior.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in digital marketing with a strong emphasis on eCommerce and DTC strategy.
  • Proven ability to grow online revenue and optimize digital marketing performance across the customer journey.
  • Strong grasp of eCommerce metrics, tools, and platforms (Shopify, Klaviyo, Google Analytics, Meta Ads, Google Ads, etc.).
  • Adept at leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with creatives, media buyers, developers, and data analysts.
  • Strong analytical and storytelling skills—comfortable turning complex data into compelling insights for clients and executive stakeholders.
  • Experience developing strategies for B2C and/or hybrid B2B2C brands across a variety of verticals (fashion, beauty, CPG, wellness, etc.).
  • Capable of conducting strategic audits, identifying growth levers, and mapping scalable marketing plans.
  • Exceptional communicator, able to inspire confidence and drive alignment across senior client and internal stakeholders.
  • Passionate about digital commerce innovation and always looking for the next growth edge.

    Benefits

    • Remote Workplace. You have the option to work at our office in Boston or remotely in one of these states: AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, ID, IL, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, MO, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, SC, OH, OK, PA, RI, TN, TX, UT, VA.
    • Paid Time Off. Receive generous paid vacation benefits that increase each year you’re with us, 12 Company Holidays, and Summer Fridays from Memorial Day through Labor Day.
    • 401K + Match. 401K plan with 4% Safe Harbor employer match after one year of employment and financial literacy services provided through our retirement provider.
    • Life Insurance Benefit. No-cost coverage to ensure peace of mind for your family.
    • Short Term Disability Benefit. We\'ve got you covered if you need to be OOO with an illness or injury that keeps you out of work.
    • Healthcare. Choose from several competitive healthcare plans for you and your family with 80% employer coverage for all medical and dental premiums, 100% employer coverage for vision, and the option to participate in the FSA program.
    • Commuter Benefits. Allocate pre-tax funds towards your commute to save up to 40% per year in transportation expenses.
    • Continuing Education. Access to monthly team-led webinars, exclusive 829-cohort based learning, digital course platforms, and funding opportunities to attend national conferences and events.
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    We are your partner in performance — delivering
tech-enabled, full-service digital marketing solutions optimized to elevate your business.

    Founded in 2007
    Boston, Massachusetts, US
    249 employees (105 in marketing)

    Traffic Signals

    Monthly Visitors
    11K
    Traffic Source Mix
    Search
    30.7%
    Direct
    53.5%
    Referral
    6%
    Social
    8.4%
    Paid
    1.2%

    Headcount Trend

    Current headcount: ~264

    Marketing Team

    Marketing Team Size
    87 (33% of company)
    Median Career Experience
    11 years
    Median Tenure
    3.1 years
    Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
    1

    Funding

    Last Raise
    Private Equity, 5 years ago

    Funding History

    • Sep 2021
      Private Equity