Commerce Director (Retail Media)

London | Hybrid - 3 office days a week.

£70,000

I'm working with a business looking for a Commerce Director to lead both client strategy and product development across a portfolio of ambitious brands. This role sits at the intersection of commerce, media, data and customer insight, requiring someone who can think strategically, build strong client partnerships and create innovative solutions that drive measurable commercial growth.

The Role

You'll act as a senior advisor to clients, helping them navigate an increasingly fragmented commerce landscape while developing full-funnel strategies that connect brand objectives with commercial outcomes.

You'll be responsible for:

• Leading the development of commerce strategies that drive revenue growth and long-term brand value
• Building senior client relationships and acting as a trusted strategic partner
• Creating connected commerce planning frameworks across retail media, media, data and insights
• Identifying new opportunities for innovation, product development and agency growth
• Using audience, shopper and market insights to inform strategic recommendations
• Supporting new business activity through strategic thinking and thought leadership
• Leading, developing and mentoring a growing team of commerce specialists
• Staying ahead of developments across retail media, technology and AI

About You

You'll be a strategic commerce leader with experience driving growth for brands across retail and digital channels.

You'll likely bring:

• Significant experience building and delivering commerce strategies at scale
• Strong understanding of retail media, commerce platforms and measurement frameworks
• The ability to translate complex data and insights into actionable business recommendations
• Proven experience managing senior stakeholder relationships
• Experience leading, coaching and developing high-performing teams
• A commercial mindset with a passion for innovation and emerging technologies
• Natural curiosity and a desire to stay ahead of changes across commerce, media and AI

Why This Role?

This is a rare opportunity to influence both client success and the future direction of a growing commerce offering. You'll have the autonomy to shape strategy, develop new frameworks and make a genuine impact on how brands approach commerce in a rapidly changing market.

If you're excited by the challenge of building connected commerce strategies that deliver real business outcomes, I'd love to hear from you.

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