Vice President, Commerce Media

New York City, NY (On-site)

$160K/yr – $256K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

Top 1% of applicants do these two things.

The other 99% submit and hope. You're about to do something different.

Job Summary

Drive omni-channel commerce strategy with major retail networks and partners, turning client needs into connected, revenue-driving plans while building and leading a high-performing retail media team.

  • Own strategy development and client POVs across retail media to boost revenue, conversions, and engagement.
  • Lead partnerships with RMNs and vendors, align plans with business goals, and coach the team to deliver results.

Job Description

Responsibilities
  • Key lead for client conversations related to retail media, acts as strategic bridge between media and shopper team for streamlining omni-channel strategies with key retail partners
  • Interpret client needs, and develop strategic solutions that address the needs and goals for their business
  • Partner with Power of One team to deliver connected commerce plans to the client
  • Direct the development, presentation, and maintenance of commerce strategy plans including objectives, strategic initiatives, updates, and point-of-views (POVs) on proposals
  • Ability to anticipate and quickly assess continually changing client needs and adapt resources and strategies accordingly
  • Plan and develop cutting-edge commerce strategies from brief development to RFP management with retail media networks and offsite partners that drive revenue growth, optimize conversions, and enhance customer engagement
  • Provide strategic leadership and guidance, ensuring alignment with business objectives while offering feedback to improve client outcomes
  • Manage and nurture partnerships with retail media networks and 3rd party vendors to maximize ROI and efficiency
  • Stay ahead of industry trends, identifying growth opportunities, and implementing best practices
  • Supervise, mentor, and develop retail media strategists, fostering career growth and skill development within the team
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree, concentration in business, marketing, advertising or a related field
  • 10+ years of account management experience in ecommerce/retail media; 8+ years within commerce strategy, agency experience highly preferred
  • 8+ years of demonstrated success in leading and developing high-performing teams, fostering innovation and collaboration
  • Extensive experience managing large-scale teams in the digital environment, with a clear understanding of media planning and buying processes
  • Strong background in RMNs including (but not limited to) Walmart, Amazon, Target, Kroger, or Instacart.
  • Expert understanding of commerce channel landscape, buying platforms and new/evolving product offerings
  • Demonstrated problem solving, organization, and project management skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and represent the agency in the marketplace
  • Strong financial acumen, with experience in driving revenue growth and managing budgets
  • Experience working within the CPG category, an added plus
  • Strong comfort with key retail media technologies such as automation tools(pacvue, skai, etc), buying platforms such as Amazon and Walmart Search and DSP, and measurement partners
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, organizational, interpersonal and analytical skills
  • Excellent leadership ability to drive team to deliver results
Preferred
Benefits
  • medical coverage
  • dental
  • vision
  • disability
  • 401K
  • parential and family care leave
  • family forming assistance
  • tuition reimbursement
  • flexible time off
Zenith logo

Zenith

3.7 Glassdoor

Zenith is the ROI Agency. Our more than 6,000 specialists across 95 markets offer unparalleled capabilities in Media, Data, Technology, Commerce and Content. We put effectiveness at the heart of our work to solve complex challenges, drive successful business outcomes, and grow our clients’ businesses. Zenith is part of Publicis Media, the media arm of Publicis Groupe [Euronext Paris Fr0000130577, CAC40].

Founded in 1988
Лондон, Англия, GBR
5.6K employees (1,571 in marketing)
73% recommend to a friend
80% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
29.4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
40.7%
Direct
38.6%
Referral
15.2%
Social
4.2%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~5.6K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1,462 (26% of company)
Median Career Experience
11 years
Median Tenure
2.6 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
34

Funding

Total Funding
$350K
Last Raise
$350K
Series A, 9 months ago

Funding History

  • Jun 2025
    Series A • $350K

Recent News