VP, Global Retail E-Commerce

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VP, Global Retail E-Commerce

Position Summary

The Vice President, Global Retail E-Commerce, based in Stamford, CT, is responsible for setting and leading the global retail e-commerce strategy to drive profitable growth, elevate the customer experience, and strengthen digital performance across owned online channels and partner e-commerce platforms. This role oversees the end-to-end e-commerce function, including commercial strategy, digital merchandising, site experience, e-commerce operations, and cross-functional execution, with accountability for global consistency and market-level relevance.

The Vice President serves as a key senior leader on the Global Retail Leadership Team, aligning brand, product, technology, operations, and analytics teams across markets to deliver a seamless and high-performing digital business.

Key Responsibilities

* Set and lead the enterprise e-commerce strategy to drive profitable growth across online channels.

* Own online business performance and core digital KPIs (conversion, sales, average order value, and margin).

* In conjunction with seasonal priorities and the optimization of customer journeys, lead digital merchandising, including onsite assortment presentation, with localization by market as needed.

* Drive onsite performance improvements across navigation, onsite search, personalization, content, and checkout in partnership with UX/UI and SEO/AEO owners, focusing on conversion and commercial outcomes.

* Define and deliver the e-commerce roadmap, partnering with Product and Technology to prioritize platform enhancements and new capabilities that scale across markets.

* As applicable based on candidate profile, assume responsibility for (or partner closely with) Product Development to align the digital product pipeline with digital customer insights and e-commerce growth priorities.

* Lead global e-commerce operating rhythms and governance to ensure strong execution across markets for campaigns, launches, promotions, and seasonal priorities.

* Use data and analytics to identify opportunities, diagnose performance trends, and drive decisions and prioritization with consistent measurement.

* Align Marketing, Merchandising, Product, Technology, Creative, Customer Experience, and Operations across markets to deliver a seamless end-to-end customer journey.

* Build and lead a high-performing team with clear accountability, development, and strong cross-functional ways of working.

* Monitor global competitive trends, market dynamics, and customer expectations to inform innovation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

* 12+ years of progressive experience in e-commerce, digital commerce, retail, or omnichannel leadership roles, including multi-market or international scope.

* Proven success leading and scaling a significant e-commerce business across multiple markets, ideally in consumer/retail and design-led brand environments.

* Strong commercial acumen and deep understanding of digital KPIs, customer behavior, and profitable growth levers.

* Proven cross-functional leadership and ability to influence senior stakeholders across geographies in a matrixed organization.

* Balances strategy and execution with strong communication, executive presence, and a bias for accountability.

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate insights into actions.

* If Product Development scope is included, experience partnering with (and where applicable leading) Product Development to align the product pipeline to customer insights and commercial priorities is preferred.

* Experience partnering with UX/UI and SEO/AEO…