EVP, Digital Commerce
Listed on 2026-05-31
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IT/Tech
Ecommerce, Digital Marketing
Company Description
Mars United Commerce is a global commerce marketing practice that aligns people, technology, and intelligence to make the business of our clients better today than it was yesterday. Our worldwide capabilities coalesce into four key disciplines — Strategy & Analytics, Content & Experiences, Digital Commerce, and Retail Consultancy — that individually deliver unmatched results for clients and collectively give them an unparalleled network of seamlessly integrated functions across the entire commerce marketing ecosystem.
These disciplines are powered by our industry-leading technology platform, Marilyn, which helps marketers understand the total business impact of their commerce marketing activation, enabling them to make better decisions, create connected experiences, and drive stronger, measurable results. Learn more at
Mars United Commerce is seekingan
Executive Vice President, Digital Commerce. This executive leadership roleisresponsible for driving the strategic growth, operational excellence, and innovation of the agency’s digital commerce practice. This leader will oversee a 150-person team delivering integrated retail media, eCommerce, marketplace, and digital commerce solutions for our clients and engage in pitch opportunities for potential clients or retention efforts.
The EVP will own a $50M business, with responsibility for P&L performance, client growth, product development, and team leadership. This role requires a visionary leader who can scale capabilities, deepen partnerships with retailers and platforms, and position the agency as a market leader in retail media and eCommerce transformation.
They will also collaborate closely with cross-agency leadership across strategy, data, creative, and technology to deliver integrated commerce solutions that drive measurable business outcomes for clients.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
Define and lead the commerce vision and growth strategy across all commerce shelves including digital, social, and agenticthrough retail media and e-commerce marketing.
Identify emerging opportunities in retail media networks, marketplace ecosystems, and commerce technology.
Build scalable offerings that integrate media, content, data, and technology to drive commerce performance.
Represent the commerce practice within the broader holding company leadership ecosystem.
Work within the broader Publicis network to build relationships with key partners and stakeholders.
P&L Ownership and Business Growth
Own full P&L responsibility for digital commerce practice.
Deliver consistent revenue growth through new business acquisition, client expansion, and new service offerings.
Lead pricing strategy, revenue forecasting, margin management, and operational efficiency.
Partner with leadership to identify partnerships and capability expansion opportunities.
Client Leadership
Serve as digital commerce expert for key client relationships.
Guide clients through commerce transformation, including retail media investment strategies and omnichannel commerce operations.
Drive thought leadership and strategic counsel for senior client stakeholders including CMOs, Heads of eCommerce, and Chief Digital Officers.
Own Retail Media and Platform Partnerships
Build and maintain executive relationships with major retail media networks and marketplaces.
Expand the agency’s presence across retailer platforms.
Partner with technology providers to enhance commerce data, automation, and analytics capabilities.
Team Leadership and Culture
Lead and inspire a 150-person retail media and eCommerce team.
Build leadership bench strength and develop next-generation leaders.
Drive a culture of innovation, accountability, and high performance.
Ensure strong operational structure and scalable delivery models.
Innovation and Thought Leadership
Position the agency as a thought leader in digital commerce and retail media.
Lead development of proprietary methodologies, frameworks, and measurement models.
Represent the agency at industry events, conferences, and executive forums.
Key Qualifications
Experience
15+ years in digital commerce, retail media, performance marketing, or eCommerce…
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