Group Director, Commerce & Retail Media

Chicago, IL (Hybrid)

$119K/yr – $185K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive senior Retail Media and Commerce programs as a leader for clients, owning strategy, delivery, and team growth.

  • Own day-to-day executive leadership for Retail Media and Commerce clients.
  • Must-have: 10+ years in commerce, retail media, or digital marketing.
  • Standout: Enterprise-level programs with cross-functional leadership and budget accountability.

Job Description

Drive senior Retail Media and Commerce programs as a leader for clients, owning strategy, delivery, and team growth.

  • Own day-to-day executive leadership for assigned Retail Media and Commerce clients.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with senior client stakeholders, including RMN leadership, media, merchandising, and technology partners
  • Lead strategic planning, roadmap development, and ongoing optimization of retail media and commerce programs
  • Translate client objectives into scalable, measurable solutions aligned to NSM and Amplifi capabilities
  • Own RMN account health, including scope delivery, resourcing, timelines, and quality of output
  • Ensure strong operational discipline, including forecasting, billing accuracy, staffing alignment, and financial performance
  • Partner closely with Finance, Resource Management, and Operations to manage budgets, margins, and capacity
  • Identify risks and proactively develop mitigation plans to keep work on track
  • Lead and mentor a team of RMN Account Managers
  • Set clear expectations, provide coaching, and support career development across assigned teams
  • 10+ years of experience in commerce, retail media, performance marketing, or digital media
  • Proven experience leading enterprise-level client engagements
  • Strong understanding of Retail Media Networks and monetization models
  • Demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams and complex programs
  • Experience owning account operations, financials, and resourcing
  • Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • 401k
  • Flexible paid time off
  • At least 15 paid holidays per year
  • Paid sick and safe leave
  • Paid parental leave
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