eCommerce Placement specializes in placing Head of Digital Strategy and VP of Omnichannel leaders at brands, retailers, and agencies across the US, Canada, and UK. Contingency-based. No placement, no fee.
The Role
Head of Digital Strategy and VP of Omnichannel roles represent the senior strategic layer of eCommerce and digital commerce organizations. These leaders define how brands show up across channels, align digital and physical commerce, and set the strategic direction for growth. Finding the right candidate requires access to a senior talent network and a deep understanding of what digital strategy leadership actually looks like in practice.
Our Approach
We work on contingency, meaning you pay our fee only when we successfully place a candidate. No retainer. No upfront cost. Our fee is 20% of the placed candidate's first-year base salary, invoiced on their start date.
Every placement includes a replacement guarantee. If a hire does not work out within the guarantee period, we conduct a new search at no additional cost.
Start a Search →Why Specialize
Senior digital strategy roles are complex, high-stakes searches. Here is why specialist access to the right candidate pool matters.
The best Head of Digital Strategy and VP of Omnichannel candidates are performing well in their current roles and not actively searching. Reaching them requires direct outreach, established trust, and a compelling reason to engage. We have those relationships.
A Head of Digital Strategy at a $50M DTC brand and one at a $2B omnichannel retailer are fundamentally different jobs. We spend time upfront calibrating the scope, seniority, and organizational context of the role before we source a single candidate.
True omnichannel strategists who understand both physical and digital commerce — and how to align them — are a small and highly sought-after population. We have cultivated this network over 15+ years of eCommerce recruiting.
What We Fill
Senior digital strategy leader defining channel mix, digital transformation roadmap, and eCommerce growth strategy.
Senior omnichannel leader aligning digital and physical commerce across DTC, retail, and marketplace channels.
Growth-oriented senior leader owning acquisition, retention, and revenue expansion strategy.
Director-level digital strategy role with cross-channel scope and executive alignment responsibilities.
C-suite strategy role at brands where digital is the core growth engine.
Senior digital commerce leader with broad channel ownership across owned site, marketplace, and retail.com.
Our Process
Most Head of Digital Strategy and VP-level searches deliver an initial shortlist in 2 to 3 weeks and a placed candidate in 6 to 10 weeks.
FAQ
A Head of Digital Strategy typically has a broader remit than a VP of eCommerce, often spanning channel strategy, digital transformation, partnerships, and technology in addition to eCommerce channel performance. A VP of eCommerce typically has more focused ownership of the eCommerce P&L and channel operations. The right title depends on the scope you need the person to own.
Head of Digital Strategy compensation typically ranges from $150,000 to $220,000 in base salary, with variation based on company size and scope. VP of Omnichannel roles typically run similarly. Our 2026 eCommerce Salary Guide includes detailed benchmarks.
Strong candidates typically have 12 to 20 years of experience spanning multiple digital channels, with P&L ownership at the director or VP level. They have led cross-functional teams, managed significant budgets, and have a track record of driving measurable revenue growth through digital strategy. Agency backgrounds combined with brand-side experience are common.
Yes. We place digital strategy leaders at DTC brands, omnichannel retailers, CPG companies, and specialty retail. The profile differs somewhat across these environments — retailer roles tend to involve more complex omnichannel alignment work, while DTC brand roles often prioritize digital growth and acquisition strategy.
Most searches at this seniority deliver an initial shortlist within 2 to 3 weeks and close in 6 to 10 weeks. Timeline depends on how competitive the candidate market is for your specific profile and how efficiently your team moves through the interview process.
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