Industry Strategy Lead - Retail

Do you want to drive commercial strategy for Finn, Blocket & other Nordic marketplaces?

THE OPPORTUNITY IN A NUTSHELL

As our Industry Strategy Lead, you will shape Vend Advertising’s retail strategy and value proposition across the Nordic markets. You will directly influence how major brands connect with consumers, driving true business impact with great professional growth and high organizational visibility.

WHO ARE YOU?

• 7+ years of retail experience gained within retail, e-commerce, marketplaces, retail media, or media agencies.
• A deep understanding of the Nordic retail landscape, including retail economics, P&L drivers, and how retailers allocate marketing budgets.
• A marketing and media expert who understands how performance, shopper, and retail media drive business outcomes across the customer journey.
• A commercially minded professional who naturally translates market shifts and customer needs into concrete revenue opportunities.
• An engaging communicator and networker fluent in English, who enjoys leading workshops, building executive relationships, and speaking at industry events.

WHAT’S THE JOB LIKE?

Your main mission is to be the primary retail expert at Vend Advertising, bridging the gap between retailer needs and our commercial strategy. You will support Nordic Sales and Commercial Success teams with retail playbooks, participate in high-level strategic customer discussions, and shape custom account strategies.

Exciting projects include building out our industry-specific commercial narratives, developing next-generation Retail Media playbooks, and representing Vend as a thought leader at major Nordic industry forums.

ABOUT VEND

At Vend, our mission is simple: Smart choices made easy. We’re here to make sustainable living effortless through seamless digital experiences. As part of a dynamic family of marketplaces, including FINN, Blocket, Tori, Bytbil, Oikotie, Bilbasen, and DBA, we connect people with services and products that matter.