Vertical Lead, Commerce (Toronto)

StackAdapt is the leading technology company that empowers marketers to reach, engage, and convert audiences with precision. With 465 billion automated optimizations per second, the AI-powered StackAdapt Marketing Platform seamlessly connects brand and performance marketing to drive measurable results across the entire customer journey. The most forward-thinking marketers choose StackAdapt to orchestrate high-impact campaigns across programmatic advertising and marketing channels.

Vertical Lead, Commerce

As part of StackAdapt’s Vertical & Performance Solutions team, the Lead, Commerce Solutions will own the strategy, development, and execution of end-to-end commerce-focused solutions across StackAdapt’s programmatic advertising platform. This role sits at the intersection of product strategy, go-to-market execution, and cross-functional delivery - translating commerce advertiser needs into scalable, revenue-driving solutions.

Reporting into senior Solutions leadership, you will lead initiatives that strengthen StackAdapt’s competitiveness in the commerce ecosystem, from retail media and commerce data integrations to measurement, optimization, and activation workflows. You’ll work closely with Product, Engineering, Sales, Analytics, Partnerships, and Operations to bring new capabilities from concept to commercialization and adoption.

This is a highly visible role with both strategic ownership and hands-on leadership, ideal for someone who thrives in ambiguity and enjoys building 0→1 solutions that scale.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead the strategy, development, and execution of commerce-focused solutions from concept through launch and adoption
• Translate commerce advertiser needs and market trends into scalable, revenue-driving platform solutions
• Own the cross-functional delivery of initiatives, partnering with Product, Engineering, Sales, Analytics, and Operations
• Drive go-to-market readiness, including commercialization plans, enablement, and client-facing materials
• Act as a commerce subject matter expert for internal teams and key clients
• Monitor solution performance and adoption, using data and feedback to inform ongoing optimization and roadmap prioritization
• Build relationships with commerce and retail ecosystem partners to enhance StackAdapt’s commerce offerings

What You’ll Bring to the Table

• 5–8+ years of experience in consulting, strategy & operations, product management, partnerships, program management, or digital advertising
• Experience leading cross-functional, strategically complex initiatives from concept to execution
• Strong business judgment with the ability to frame ambiguous problems, develop hypotheses, and evaluate solutions using data
• Proficiency with data analysis tools (Excel, SQL; experience with dashboards or experimentation frameworks is a plus)
• Clear and confident communicator, comfortable presenting to senior internal leaders and external stakeholders
• Strong organizational and program management skills, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of commerce media, retail media networks, DSPs, or programmatic advertising is highly desirable

The compensation range listed for this role reflects the expected base salary for candidates located in Ontario, Canada. It is informed by market data and the approved budget for this position. StackAdapt maintains different compensation ranges for roles across other countries and regions, and final offers will be aligned to the candidate’s current location.

This range represents base salary only. Depending on the role, candidates may also be eligible for additional compensation such as annual bonuses, commissions, equity awards, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Factors Influencing Final Compensation:

• The final compensation offer will be determined by a variety of factors, which may include, but are not limited to: the candidate's specific experience, technical skills, knowledge, abilities, and relevant education, licensure, and certifications.
• Other business factors, such as organizational needs and budget alignment, may also be considered in the final offer.

Ontario Salary Band

$114,400—$135,850 CAD

StackAdapter's Enjoy:

• Highly competitive salary
• Retirement/ 401K/ Pension Savings globally
• Competitive Paid time off packages including birthday's off!
• Access to a comprehensive mental health care program
• Health benefits from day one of employment
• Work from home reimbursements
• Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office and hubs in London and Toronto
• Robust training and onboarding program
• Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, books etc)
• Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
• An awesome parental leave program
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
• Our social and team events!

Please note: Benefits and perks may vary depending on your country of employment and the nature of your engagement. In locations where StackAdapt does not have a legal entity, employment and benefits are administered in accordance with local regulations and partner policies.

StackAdapt is a diverse and inclusive team of collaborative, hardworking individuals trying to make a dent in the universe. No matter who you are, where you are from, who you love, follow in faith, disability (or superpower) status, ethnicity, or the gender you identify with (if you’re comfortable, let us know your pronouns), you are welcome at StackAdapt. If you have any requests or requirements to support you throughout any part of the interview process, please let our Talent team know.

We use artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline the resume reviews of candidates and assess their fit based on the criteria outlined in the job posting. We do not use AI to make any final hiring or interview decisions.

About StackAdapt

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G2 Top Software for 2026
2026 Best Workplaces™ for Young Talent and in Canada by Great Place to Work®
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