Senior Global Digital Commerce Manager

Job Level:

Technical Leadership-T3

Job Description:

Changing the World, One Kibble at a Time

Champion Petfoods is expanding! We are excited to announce we are looking for a Senior Global Digital Commerce Manager to join our rapidly growing company.
 

Champion Petfoods is an award-winning pet food crafter with a reputation of trust spanning 35+ years. From our humble beginnings, founded in a small town in Alberta, Canada, Champion – with its ORIJEN® and ACANA® brands – is a key player in the global premium pet food industry. Our purpose, To Earn Pet Lover Trust Every Day so Pets Thrive for a Lifetime, provides the foundation for our highest aspirations as a company. Being a partner to the communities that surround us – and the environment that sustains us – are top priorities.

We would love to hear from you if you are passionate about personal and professional growth and see yourself as a key player contributing to our continued success as an award-winning company.
 

Here’s the scoop - Summary

Champion Petfoods is seeking an experienced, transformative, and energetic Senior Global Digital Commerce Manager to lead our global digital commerce vision and strategy. This role will be responsible for defining frameworks and best practices, building capabilities, and driving expansion efforts to accelerate our digital commerce growth worldwide. 

You will leverage digital technologies, data analytics, and innovative solutions to enhance consumer engagement, improve operational efficiency, and drive revenue growth.  Additionally, you will lead internal global communities to gather insights, track business performance, drive key transformation initiatives, and foster knowledge sharing.

The ideal candidate is a strategic, self-motivated leader with a growth mindset and a passion for driving digital commerce in a dynamic, fast-growing environment. They bring visionary leadership, a deep understanding of the global digital marketplace, and a proven ability to drive data-driven marketing initiatives.  This individual thrives in cross-functional environments, collaborating seamlessly across teams to develop and execute bold, transformative marketing strategies.

What a typical day looks like

• Strategic Leadership – Define and lead the Global Digital Commerce vision, strategy, and roadmap, encompassing retailer media, digital shelf optimization, portfolio & channel strategy, and a structured learning agenda. Ensure consistency and scalability across markets.
• Market Expansion – Accelerate digital commerce growth by identifying and optimizing new and existing channel opportunities, driving effective market/customer launches, and enhancing digital sales performance.
• Market Enablement – Act as the global Center of Excellence (COE) by equipping regional teams with strategies and tools for best-in-class digital merchandising, high-impact onsite/offsite campaigns, and standardized global reporting.
• Innovation & Transformation – Stay ahead of emerging trends and technologies, implementing global best practices to streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and optimize performance. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• Capability Building – Identify, prioritize, and deploy critical digital commerce capabilities, including technology solutions, process improvements, and automation, to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Performance & Insights – Leverage data analytics to measure success, identify performance gaps, and drive data-driven decision-making to continuously optimize digital commerce execution.
• Vendor & Partner Management – Evaluate, select, and manage relationships with digital technology providers, agencies, and external partners, ensuring high-quality solutions and seamless integration.
• Global Connectivity – Serve as the primary link between regional teams, marketing, IT,  and key stakeholders, ensuring alignment and seamless execution. Actively engage with the global Mars Digital Commerce community to engage in enterprise transformation efforts and  drive connectivity.
   

What you'll bring

• Minimum 8 years of experience in global digital commerce, e-commerce strategy, or a similar leadership role within a multinational organization.
• Strong track record of developing and executing visions and strategies with the ability to inspire and led a team/matrix organization to deliver business results consistently
• Strong knowledge of digital commerce platforms, omnichannel strategies, and global market dynamics.
• Proven ability to develop and implement scalable frameworks that drive business growth.
• Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret complex insights and translate them into actionable strategies.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills to influence and align cross-functional teams across diverse regions and markets.
• Passion for leveraging technology and digital transformation to enhance customer experience and business outcomes.
• International experience in different geographies, working across cultures, different markets, prior experience in managing different trade development and structures
• Experience managing agency relationships and governance.

What can you expect from Champion?

• Safety: A strong commitment to ensure all people are provided with a safe, healthy and respectful environment.
• Earnings:  $130,000-$160,000 annual salary, annual bonus eligibility, and 401k with company matching.
• Industry Competitive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision and employee assistance programs to meet your individual or family needs.
• Continuing Education: In house & online learning & development, as well as an education assistance program.
• Quality: a dedication to uphold the highest standards of authenticity, nutritional integrity, and food safety, to earn the trust of Pet Lovers everywhere.
• Other Perks: Free bag of premium pet food each month. ​

What are you waiting for? Join the pack!
 

Come as you are.

We value diversity in all forms and know the power it can bring. Workplace equality allows for creative ideas to bloom, diverse points of views to be heard, and increases overall happiness. That sounds pretty good to us.

Champion is an equal opportunity employer. Regardless of your race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, veteran status, or any other creed, you are wanted here.

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Skills:

Action Planning, Assessment, Commercial Acumen, Customer and Market Analysis, IT Implementation and integration, Marketing Commercialization, Market Research and Analysis, Media Management and Utilization, Planning and Organizing, Verbal Communication

Competencies:

Business Insight, Communicates Effectively, Cultivates Innovation, Customer Focus, Drives Results, Drives Vision and Purpose, Interpersonal Savvy, Manages Complexity, Nimble Learning, Plans and Aligns

The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between the range listed abov, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, if eligible, including variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits.  Eligibility for these additional elements depend on the position offered and the employee’s work schedule (i.e., part-time schedule, store associate).  Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.