Head of Social, Commercialization

Boston, MA (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive the social & discovery agenda for Criteo, shaping strategy, client advisory, and GTM motions at the executive level.

  • Own the social/discovery strategy and client advisory with C-level executives.
  • Must-have: 10+ years in digital advertising with paid social and discovery depth.
  • Standout: Proven track record building or scaling a social/discovery practice.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Set the Criteo POV on social and how it complements walled gardens in modern media activation.
  • Lead strategic conversations with C-level and VP-level clients , co-creating integrated plans that combine social, discovery, and commerce media.
  • Translate market needs back into product, partnerships, and GTM motions , ensuring Criteo is the most credible partner for clients looking to grow through social and discovery channels.
  • Strategy & positioning for Social & Discovery: Expand Criteo’s global strategy and narrative for Social in brand and product discovery: how our solutions complement and amplify investments in social platforms.
  • Develop clear value propositions for different client segments that connect social & discovery to commerce outcomes and closed-loop measurement.
  • Build frameworks and playbooks that explain where Criteo sits in the social/discovery mix: prospecting, mid-funnel discovery, retargeting, and loyalty.
  • Client advisory & executive engagement: Serve as a senior advisor to key global clients and agencies on social & discovery strategy, participating in C-level and VP-level meetings, QBRs, and planning cycles .
  • Lead strategy workshops and roadshows with clients, co-designing integrated plans that connect social/discovery to Criteo’s strengths in commerce and performance media.
  • Turn early wins into repeatable case studies and narratives in partnership with Marketing & Comms.
  • Go-to-market & sales enablement: Partner with GTM, Sales and Account Strategy teams (especially for XL clients) to embed Social thinking into day-to-day selling motions .

Requirements

  • 10+ years in digital advertising with significant depth in paid social and discovery media across multiple platforms.
  • Track record in client-facing leadership roles at a social platform, social tool/technology company, or leading media/creative agency
  • Proven experience advising large global advertisers and agencies, including C-suite and SVP-level stakeholders, on social/discovery strategy and investment decisions.
  • Demonstrated success in building or scaling a social/discovery practice or offering (e.g., new product, new buying motion, new cross-channel strategy).
  • Strong understanding of commerce, performance media, and measurement, including incrementality, attribution, and full-funnel frameworks.
  • Bachelor’s degree required; a master’s degree in marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field is a plus (or equivalent practical experience).
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Criteo

Criteo (NASDAQ: CRTO) is the global commerce media company that enables marketers and media owners to drive better commerce outcomes. Its industry leading Commerce Media Platform connects thousands of marketers and media owners to deliver richer consumer experiences from product discovery to purchase. By powering trusted and impactful advertising, Criteo supports an open internet that encourages discovery, innovation, and choice. For more information, please visit www.criteo.com.

Founded in 2005
FRA
3.9K employees (690 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
6.4M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$6.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
31%
Direct
63.4%
Referral
4.9%
Social
0.4%
Paid
0.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~3.9K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
602 (15% of company)
Median Tenure
4.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
5