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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 https://www.marsunited.com/.

Overview

We're looking for a Director, Ecommerce- Digital Shelfto create impact and help our clients navigate the dynamic, fast-changing Ecommerce landscape. This role owns strategic client relationships, serving as the Ecommerce lead and trusted advisor responsible for driving client satisfaction, business growth, and long-term partnership success. This requires understanding emerging areas of Ecommerce and incorporating those insights into strategic recommendations across the Ecommerce ecosystem. This role will have 1-2 direct reports.  

Candidates must reside within a commutable distance from our Chicago, Detroit, Minneapolis or New York office for a hybrid work schedule. 

The Director will engage with clients as the strategic Digital Shelf lead on their business: 

• Develop customizable, yet scalable strategic solutions that position our agency as a best-in-class Digital Shelf partner for our clients. 

• Lead a team of functional experts to strategize, execute and measure solutions that are focused on ensuring digital shelf content effectiveness and end-to-end digital shelf support is optimized to enable a connected, seamless shopper experience for our clients' brands and products. 

• Core functions include marketplace assessments, full-scale audits, competitive insights, new product launch support, keyword research, SEO- and AEO-optimized copy development, evergreen and seasonal content development, product data management, and content health analysis. 

• Lead business reviews, and educational programs that elevate client knowledge and influence strategic investment decisions. 

• Lead emerging commerce capabilities including Agentic Commerce, AI visibility, AI search optimization, and governance frameworks that help brands win across AI-powered discovery environments. 

• Evaluate, implement, and maximize commerce technology partners and platforms including content optimization, syndication, analytics, AI visibility, and digital shelf measurement solutions. 

• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive catalog operations, syndication governance, product information management, and content health programs that improve discoverability, conversion, and operational efficiency across retailers. 

• Manage projects towards client budgets, internal billing expectations and P&L goals. 

• Identify and develop incremental growth opportunities through retailer assessments, AI/agentic commerce consulting, audits, workshops, operational optimization, and emerging commerce capabilities. 

• Provide ongoing thought leadership both internally and externally. 

What you bring to us: 

• 8+ yearsexperience in Ecommerce, Digital Commerce, Digital Shelf  

• Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, or related field 

• Demonstrated experience in analyzing results, synthesizing data, drawing out insights & implications, and developing insightful and actionable recommendations 

• Sounddecision-makingskills based in an agencyandclient settingleveragingindustry knowledge 

• Ability to effectively engage and influence a variety of audiences; Confident presenter and clear, persuasive communicator (verbal and written) of complex data/details 

• Desire and ability to work within a cross-functional, team-oriented environment 

• A strong work ethic that is proactive, collaborative, and highly organized 

• Passionforbusiness and dissatisfaction withthestatus quo - always thinking of ways to improve and grow 

Additional Information

The Power of One starts with our people! To do powerful things, we offer powerful resources. Our best-in-class wellness and benefits offerings include:

Paid Family Care for parents and caregivers for 12 weeks or moreMonetary assistance and support for Adoption, Surrogacy and FertilityMonetary assistance and support for pet adoptionEmployee Assistance Programs and Health/Wellness/Comfort reimbursements to help you invest in your future and work/life balanceTuition AssistancePaid time off that includes Flexible Time off Vacation, Annual Sick Days, Volunteer Days, Holiday and Identity days, and moreMatching Gifts programsFlexible working arrangements'Work Your World' Program encouraging employees to work from anywhere Publicis Groupe has an office for up to 6 weeks a year (based upon eligibility)Business Resource Groups that support multiple affinities and alliances

The benefits offerings listed are available to eligible U.S. Based employees, are reviewed on an annual basis, and are governed by the terms of the applicable plan documents.

We also offer medical and voluntary benefits to our freelancers and temporary employees. Voluntary benefit options include supplemental medical insurance, transportation, and parking benefits, legal benefits, pet insurance, and auto and home insurance. You must be actively employed for 90 consecutive calendar days in order to be eligible for Publicis medical and voluntary benefits. 

Mars United Commerce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to actual or perceived race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, medical condition as defined by applicable state law, genetic information, marital status, military service and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

If you require accommodation or assistance with the application or onboarding process specifically, please contact usmttacompliance@publicis.com.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

 Compensation Range: USD $129,485.00 - USD $186,060.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. Consistent with applicable law, compensation will be determined based on the skills, qualifications, and experience of the applicant along with the requirements of the position, and the Company reserves the right to modify this pay range at any time. Temporary roles may be eligible to participate in our freelancer/temporary employee medical plan through a third-party benefits administration system once certain criteria have been met. Temporary roles may also qualify for participation in our 401(k) plan after eligibility criteria have been met. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off. The Company anticipates the application deadline for this job posting will be 10/13/2026.Employment Type: FULL_TIME