Posted 06 June, 2026
Head of Retail and Consumer, LCS, Benelux (English)
Google
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Full Time
Reference: 781550395
Minimum qualifications:
Preferred qualifications:
About the job
As a part of the Large Customer Sales (LCS) team, you will partner closely with many of the world's biggest retailers and brands to develop digital advertising solutions that build strong businesses. You will help shape how retail companies grow in the AI era, advise clients on Google's broad range of products from Search to YouTube to help them connect seamlessly with shoppers across the entire customer journey.
You will be at a defining moment for the industry as AI is transforming how people search, shop, and connect with brands, Search is getting smarter, YouTube is becoming a virtual shop front, and the lines between content and commerce are blurring. In this role, you will lead the strategy for the BeNeLux Retail portfolio, working with businesses that shape the regional economy and set the pace for omnichannel innovation.
We are looking for an experienced leader to guide our BeNeLux Retail team. In this position, you will lead and coach a high-performing team of Individual Contributors (ICs) and managers. You will shape the strategy and define team priorities in close collaboration with your in-country leadership team, owning the activation strategy and directing resources to the highest impact paths to realize revenue ambition in the Retail sector.Google's Large Customer Sales (LCS) teams are strategic partners and industry thought leaders to the world's leading brands and agencies. We continuously focus on how customers think about their business and how Google can support growth. We help these players navigate profound industry shifts and drive outsized business performance by competitively selling Google's full suite of advertising solutions across Search, YouTube, Measurement, and more. As a member of our LCS team, you'll have the unique opportunity to sell at the forefront of technology, collaborating with executives, influencing market-shaping strategies, and delivering tangible results that significantly impact major global businesses and drive the growth of Google.
Responsibilities
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- Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
- 12 years of experience in advertising sales, digital marketing, ecommerce, retail, or media.
- 7 years of leadership experience.
- Ability to communicate in English fluently to engage with clients in the region.
Preferred qualifications:
- Experience in the Retail and E-commerce industry, specifically navigating the complexities of omnichannel sales and digital storefronts.
- Proven track record of revenue attainment, consistently meeting or exceeding commercial quotas in a sales environment.
- Deep and technical understanding of Marketing Measurement and Retail-specific Key Performance Indicator (KPIs) (e.g., ROAS, POAS, Omnichannel attribution) to help customers drive optimal Return on Investment (ROI).
- Deep understanding of brand marketing, with a proven track record of growing customers' businesses through full funnel media solutions.
- Ability to communicate in Dutch fluently to engage with clients in the region.
About the job
As a part of the Large Customer Sales (LCS) team, you will partner closely with many of the world's biggest retailers and brands to develop digital advertising solutions that build strong businesses. You will help shape how retail companies grow in the AI era, advise clients on Google's broad range of products from Search to YouTube to help them connect seamlessly with shoppers across the entire customer journey.
You will be at a defining moment for the industry as AI is transforming how people search, shop, and connect with brands, Search is getting smarter, YouTube is becoming a virtual shop front, and the lines between content and commerce are blurring. In this role, you will lead the strategy for the BeNeLux Retail portfolio, working with businesses that shape the regional economy and set the pace for omnichannel innovation.
We are looking for an experienced leader to guide our BeNeLux Retail team. In this position, you will lead and coach a high-performing team of Individual Contributors (ICs) and managers. You will shape the strategy and define team priorities in close collaboration with your in-country leadership team, owning the activation strategy and directing resources to the highest impact paths to realize revenue ambition in the Retail sector.Google's Large Customer Sales (LCS) teams are strategic partners and industry thought leaders to the world's leading brands and agencies. We continuously focus on how customers think about their business and how Google can support growth. We help these players navigate profound industry shifts and drive outsized business performance by competitively selling Google's full suite of advertising solutions across Search, YouTube, Measurement, and more. As a member of our LCS team, you'll have the unique opportunity to sell at the forefront of technology, collaborating with executives, influencing market-shaping strategies, and delivering tangible results that significantly impact major global businesses and drive the growth of Google.
Responsibilities
- Define sales activation strategies for the Retail sector, leveraging deep internal networks to align global and local priorities.
- Drive thought leadership on commercial challenges at scale, specifically focusing on the evolution of Retail (omnichannel, digital transformation, and AI-driven commerce).
- Cultivate high-impact relationships at executive global level across the BeNeLux Retail landscape, advising clients on consumer trends, retail media, and best practices that drive business outcomes.
- Oversee revenue and growth opportunities within the market, guiding teams to identify potential and drive marketing efficiency, focusing on incremental investment and strategic activation plans required to achieve retail business objectives.
- Inspire a high-performing team culture built on fun and shared purpose, investing in team development through regular coaching, feedback, and career management, recognizing people as the foundation of commercial success.
Information collected and processed as part of your Google Careers profile, and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to Google's Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy .
Google is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We are committed to building a workforce that is representative of the users we serve, creating a culture of belonging, and providing an equal employment opportunity regardless of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), expecting or parents-to-be, criminal histories consistent with legal requirements, or any other basis protected by law. See also Google's EEO Policy , Know your rights: workplace discrimination is illegal , Belonging at Google , and How we hire .
If you have a need that requires accommodation, please let us know by completing our Accommodations for Applicants form .
Google is a global company and, in order to facilitate efficient collaboration and communication globally, English proficiency is a requirement for all roles unless stated otherwise in the job posting.
To all recruitment agencies: Google does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Google employees, or any other organization location. Google is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
