Jellyfish

Retail Strategy Director

New York, New York, United States

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$115,000 – $125,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Digital Marketing, Retail, AdvertisingIndustries

Requirements

Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in a media strategy or planning role, or in a cross-channel buying role within agency or multinational client organization. Demonstrated expertise in developing brand, digital marketing and planning strategies, with a fluency in digital media planning. They should possess a passion for creative problem solving, generating unique ideas and pushing the agenda on innovative or experimental approaches that progress our clients marketing practices, and experience working in close collaboration with multi-disciplinary team members to achieve common goals, valuing and respecting diverse contributions.

Responsibilities

The Retail Strategy Director will develop compelling and original retail strategy by leveraging commercial, shopper, ecommerce, and category data to uncover insights that drive performance for both existing clients and new opportunities. They will write exceptional, insight-led creative briefs that inspire retail media, performance creative, and omnichannel activations across the customer journey, communicate and present clearly and persuasively, translating complex retail and commercial challenges into clear, actionable thinking for clients and internal teams. The role requires a deep understanding of the retail landscape, across channels (DTC, Amazon, Walmart, Target, Criteo retailers, wholesale, and bricks-and-mortar) and formats, to guide strategic decisions and drive relevance. They will analyze the competitive landscape—assessing pricing, assortment, and promotional tactics—to uncover strategic white space and inform campaign or content strategy, partner with clients on promotional strategy, contributing to go-to-market planning, seasonal initiatives, and full-funnel execution, and develop trusted relationships with retail and marketing clients, understanding their commercial priorities, category dynamics, and organizational structures. Additionally, they will identify and activate business growth opportunities, including cross-selling Jellyfish capabilities (e.g. retail media, creative automation) and upselling solutions aligned with client needs.

Skills

Ecommerce Strategy
Retail Media
Consumer Insights
Campaign Development
Data Analysis
Creative Brief Writing
Omnichannel Activation
Client Communication
Retail Landscape Knowledge
Channel Expertise (DTC, Amazon, Walmart)

Jellyfish

Platform for engineering intelligence and strategy

About Jellyfish

Jellyfish offers a platform that integrates business and financial strategies into the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC). It provides insights into engineering efforts, helping businesses improve planning and decision-making while identifying bottlenecks to enhance operational efficiency. The platform also tracks deliverable progress and focuses on team health by combining quantitative data with qualitative feedback. Jellyfish aims to improve the effectiveness of engineering teams, ensuring they can deliver value efficiently.

Key Metrics

Boston, MassachusettsHeadquarters
2017Year Founded
$114MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Enterprise SoftwareIndustries
201-500Employees

Risks

Free DevEx product may cannibalize existing paid offerings, affecting revenue.
New managing director could lead to strategic shifts, causing internal disruptions.
Privacy concerns with Jellyfish Benchmarks may affect customer trust and retention.

Differentiation

Jellyfish aligns engineering efforts with business goals, enhancing strategic decision-making.
The platform offers unique insights into engineering data, improving planning and forecasting.
Jellyfish Benchmarks provides comparative performance data, setting it apart in engineering management.

Upsides

Increased demand for aligning engineering with business objectives boosts Jellyfish's market potential.
Availability on AWS Marketplace simplifies procurement, expanding Jellyfish's customer reach.
Free Developer Experience product enhances team health, attracting more users to the platform.

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