Strategy Director (eCommerce)

USA (Remote)

$120K/yr – $140K/yrDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead end-to-end eCommerce strategy and growth for clients by aligning creative, media, analytics, and UX to lift revenue and ROAS.

  • Must-have: 10+ years of digital marketing with eCommerce/DTC strategy.
  • Standout: Experience onboarding and leading cross-functional teams across Shopify, GA4, and Klaviyo.
  • Standout: Proven track record of growing online revenue and optimizing CAC/CLTV.

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.
  • Partner with Sales and Business Development to evaluate new eCommerce opportunities, audit digital storefronts, and shape go-to-market strategies.

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.

Preferred

  • Nice-to-have: None listed.

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. Receive a personal budget to attend events and conferences.
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829 Studios

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