The Director of E-Commerce Marketplaces is a new position, and it is critical to Team Schumacher's success. The director will drive e-commerce revenue growth through major e-commerce platforms and “owned” online channels. This role requires a deep understanding of e-commerce competitive strategy, Amazon Seller and Vendor Central, and leadership within a durable consumer products manufacturer. This position is expected to drive growth, be hands-on and bring an innovative approach to extending our brand affinity and advocacy through e-commerce marketplaces, retailer e-commerce platforms, and direct-to-consumer (DTC).

Duties/Responsibilities

• Hands-on management of the North American ecommerce business, key account management while managing the e-commerce team.
• Develop and implement strategies for online product placement, pricing, and promotions across all major North American sites.
• Achieve revenue targets by developing and executing plans to boost performance on Amazon (1P & 3P), Walmart.com, retail omnichannel platforms, and DTC.
• Collaborate with marketing and product management in designing new products, pricing, search relevancy, and digital content.
• Cultivate and maintain strategic relationships with key marketplace partners, distributors, and third-party service providers.
• Utilize analytics and KPIs to monitor performance, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. 
• Prepare regular reports and presentations to evaluate marketplace performance and inform strategic initiatives.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies in e-commerce. 
• Set-up and run tests that can provide data to inform strategic and tactical decisions that enhance competitiveness.
• Provide detailed and accurate sales forecasts based on POS and data-driven assumptions.
• Foster a culture consistent with Schumacher’s purpose, core values and strategic anchors.
• Regular attendance is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Alignment with the company's culture.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI).
• Passion for digital trends and the ability to bring that passion to the brand.
• Ability to translate brand vision to the online channel and execute strategies effectively.
• Experience selecting, scoping, and managing agencies and consultants with formal measurement metrics.
• Proven success in executing a comprehensive category strategy integrated across multiple consumer touchpoints.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work on and lead cross-functional teams.
• Experience with best-in-class, consumer-centric brands; durable consumer packaged goods or housewares experience is a plus.
• Experience managing Amazon 1P and/or 3P accounts is required.
• Strong work ethic and personal accountability.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Education: bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field. A master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: 7+ years’ proven experience in e-commerce and digital marketing, including 3+ years’ experience directly managing staff.
• Internal applicants: 6+ months successful demonstration of current position responsibilities, approval from current manager, and a relevant combination of education, continuing education, and experience.
• Candidates who do not meet the specified educational or experience requirements but possess equivalent qualifications and relevant experience may be considered for this position. The company will assess candidates on a case-by-case basis to determine their suitability for the role based on their overall qualifications, skills, and demonstrated capabilities. The decision to consider education and experience equivalencies will be at the sole discretion of the hiring team and will comply with applicable laws and regulations.

This is a summary of the primary accountabilities and requirements for this position. The company reserves the right to modify or amend accountabilities and requirements at any time at its sole discretion based on business needs. Any part of this job description is subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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