Head of Industry, Retail

Location: New York, NY – US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available.

About the role

This role will shape brand and customer engagement initiatives that strengthen market presence and business impact. You will collaborate with analytics, product, creative, and commercial teams to turn market insights into scalable campaigns, testing strategies, and performance improvements. The position offers the opportunity to directly influence customer engagement, conversion performance, and revenue growth within a Business Services environment.

Responsibilities

• Expand strategic relationships with top retailers across various sectors
• Position the company as a leader in AI-powered programmatic platforms
• Drive brand awareness through industry presentations and education
• Manage brand-direct demand and enhance agency partnerships
• Develop a targeted go-to-market strategy for retail marketing
• Collaborate with agencies to navigate consumer and technology trends
• Recruit and mentor a team of retail sales professionals
• Set and uphold performance metrics for revenue and growth

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in advertising, with 5+ years focused on retail brands
• Proven ability to forge executive relationships and drive revenue
• Experience building and leading high-performing sales teams
• Strong grasp of programmatic advertising and related technologies
• Deep knowledge of retail categories and emerging trends

Pay

$225,000 – $250,000 annually

Benefits

• Fully paid health insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
• Focus on professional growth and employee well-being
• Recognized as one of the best places to work