Vice President, Commerce

We also have specialist offerings, including content, commerce, multicultural and future-proofed data capabilities. Overview As Vice President, Commerce, you will lead the development of commerce strategies that drive revenue growth, improve product conversion, strengthen customer engagement, and advance retailer partnerships. The VP serves as a key leader within the integrated commerce organization and is responsible for turning business strategy into actionable planning and activation across commerce channels. You will partner closely with Strategy, Retail Media, Search, Programmatic, Analytics, Audience, Creative, Investment, Operations, and retailer teams to develop and deliver end-to-end commerce solutions. The ideal candidate combines strategic vision, deep retail commerce expertise, operational discipline, and the ability to align multiple stakeholders around clear priorities and measurable outcomes. This role requires a leader who thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment, leads with confidence, transforms insights into action, and brings structure and accountability to complex workstreams. Why Join the Edgewell Team at Publicis? This is an opportunity to help shape the future of some of the most recognized brands in personal care while working in a truly integrated environment. At Publicis, our Power of One model brings creative strategy & development, media strategy, commerce, analytics, and activation together as one team. That means you will have a voice earlier in the process, work across disciplines, and help drive business decisions, not just execute against them. You will work on an exceptional portfolio of brands including Schick, Cremo, Banana Boat, Hawaiian Tropic, Billie, Wet Ones, and Jack Black. From reinvigorating iconic brands with fresh thinking and innovative media strategies to accelerating emerging brands and embedding them into culture, the opportunities for impact are significant. Most importantly, we are evolving the client-agency partnership. Together, we are focused on driving real business outcomes, connecting media and commerce performance to growth, and operating as a true extension of the Edgewell team. This is a chance to do meaningful work, influence the future of great brands, and help take the business to the next level. Responsibilities Commerce Strategy Leadership + Lead development of commerce strategies that drive growth, conversion, customer engagement, and measurable business impact. + Own the development of retail strategy for key brands and translate retailer, category, audience, and performance insights into actionable plans. + Plan and develop commerce strategies from brief development through RFP management across retail media networks and offsite partners. + Advance innovation across paid search, display, social, influencer, onsite activation, DSP, and emerging commerce opportunities. + Develop strategic recommendations, point-of-views, and marketplace solutions that strengthen Edgewell’s position with key retailers. + Ensure commerce initiatives are connected to broader brand and business objectives and are integrated upstream in client planning. Client and Retailer Leadership + Lead key client conversations related to retail media and serve as the strategic bridge between media, shopper, sales, and retailer teams. + Interpret client needs and develop solutions that address business goals, brand priorities, retailer dynamics, and executional realities. + Manage and nurture partnerships with retail media networks and third-party vendors to maximize effectiveness and efficiency. + Provide a clear agency point of view when retailer recommendations do not align with the client’s strategy or desired business outcomes. + Build client confidence through proactive communication, transparency, sound judgment, and clear accountability. Cross-Functional Integration + Partner with the broader team to deliver connected commerce plans across Commerce, National Media, Creative, Analytics, Audience, Measurement, Investment, and Operations. + Direct the development, presentation, and maintenance of commerce strategy plans, including objectives, initiatives, updates, and POVs. + Align execution across multiple brands, retailers, client teams, and agency disciplines. + Ensure commerce recommendations connect to broader brand strategy, media plans, sales priorities, and annual planning. Process and Operational Ownership + Own day-to-day commerce operating processes and ensure disciplined execution across workstreams. + Manage budget pacing, investment tracking, forecasting inputs, change requests, campaign readiness, and financial stewardship in partnership with senior leadership and Operations. + Establish clear ownership, documentation, decision paths, review cadences, and escalation procedures. + Identify inefficiencies and implement repeatable processes that improve speed, transparency, accountability, and client trust. + Anticipate changing client needs and adapt resources, priorities, and strategies accordingly. Team Leadership and Development + Supervise, mentor, and

develop commerce strategists and emerging leaders, fostering career growth and skill development. + Provide clear direction, coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities. + Coordinate team resources across brands and workstreams to support priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes. + Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, learning, and continuous improvement. Qualifications + Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, advertising, or a related field preferred. + 10+ years of account management, ecommerce, retail media, commerce strategy, or related experience; agency experience strongly preferred. + 8+ years of demonstrated success leading teams, developing talent, and managing senior client relationships. + Extensive experience across retail media strategy, media planning and buying, search, programmatic, activation, and performance measurement. + Strong background working with major retail media networks, including Amazon (required), Walmart (required), Target, Kroger, and Instacart. + Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and align stakeholders in complex, matrixed organizations. + Strong financial and operational management skills, including budget pacing, investment tracking, forecasting, and process governance. + Demonstrated ability to transform data and insights into clear narratives, recommendations, and action plans. + Excellent communication, presentation, organizational, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills. + Experience in CPG and across complex brand portfolios strongly preferred. + Strong comfort with retail media technologies, automation tools, buying platforms, DSPs, and measurement partners. Additional information Our Publicis Groupe motto “Viva La Différence” means we’re better together, and we believe that our differences make us stronger.

It means we honor and celebrate all identities, across all facets of intersectionality, and it underpins all that we do as an organization. We are focused on fostering belonging and creating equitable & inclusive experiences for all talent. Publicis Groupe provides robust and inclusive benefit programs and policies to support the evolving and diverse needs of our talent and enable every person to grow and thrive. Our benefits package includes medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401K, as well as parental and family care leave, family forming assistance, tuition reimbursement, and flexible time off. 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. Veterans Encouraged to Apply. Compensation Range: USD $159,695.00 - USD $255,645.00/Annually. This is the pay range the Company believes it will pay for this position at the time of this posting. This role may also be eligible for bonus or incentive compensation. 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. For regular roles, the Company will offer medical coverage, dental, vision, disability, 401k, and paid time off.

Company description Zenith is one of Publicis Groupe’s largest media agencies, spanning 95 markets globally with US offices in New York, Burbank, Chicago, Atlanta and Detroit. For more than 30 years, we have been at the forefront of media, helping to evolve and reshape the industry. We are highly regarded as a true agency partner by many high-profile brands for our expertise across numerous categories and wide range of capabilities that are unparalleled in the industry. Clients hire us for our track record of excellence in strategic planning, investment, and measurement.