Ace Hardware Corporation
E-Commerce Department Merchandising Manager
Ace Hardware Corporation, Oak Brook, Illinois, United States, 60523
Overview
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E-Commerce Department Merchandise Manager (DMM)
is responsible for leadership and development of a merchant team for all aspects of Ace’s online assortment strategy, development and execution to market for respective categories to achieve wholesale and retail success as measured by sales, gross profit, margin rate and other key metrics. This responsibility spans both B2C and B2B customer types. The position also provides leadership as a collective peer team regarding organizational structure & personnel, strategy, goals, prioritizing work plans and execution. What You’ll Do
Interpret Ace corporate strategies to align with departmental strategic direction as it relates to: online channel and the 4 p’s of Marketing-Execute product, pricing and placement strategy across acehardware.com while driving profitable sales through all aspects of digital assortment planning Participate in overall leadership of merchandising team, assisting in setting annual goals, growth plans and execution via alignment with cross-functional areas of the company. Manage key vendor relationships and assigned growth projects. Responsible for attracting and retaining best in class talent for the department. Facilitate/engage teams with leadership and business skills training, mentor future leaders and continually coach for excellence. Achieve yearly financial plans through oversight of strategic marketing planning, while managing financial metric planning and grow overall team online sales and product gross profit income while maintaining margin rate. Develop plans and lead improvements for customer path to purchase within the taxonomy, category pages, search results, vendor site links, SEM marketing channels, and SEO that will produce a better consumer experience as it relates to online and in-store Collaborate with Digital Center of Excellence team, DMMs, CMMs, and Promotions team to bring various promotional offerings to life across all digital marketing platforms. Communicate and collaborate with inventory and Merchandising team on acehardware.com specific promotions and their respective inventory requirements Attend retailer group meetings and targeted retail store visits to build trust and rapport with field team and key stores to review alignment and opportunities in respective categories as it relates to online business. Who You Are
The ideal candidate will have a passion for driving growth through traditional and innovative merchandising and marketing approaches and initiatives, as well as a commitment to building and developing a winning team. This is a leader who seeks opportunities to step-up and help propel one of the top growth engines of ACE Hardware, and is seen as a future member of the senior executive team. Required Skills
10+ years of Digital/E-Commerce experience 5+ years managing product categories Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills. A track record of leading and directing teams is critical. Excellent problem-solving skills required Excellent interpersonal skills required Strong financial and business acumen Demonstrate strong decision-making skills Highly creative, flexible and adaptable with good follow-through Proven ability to multi-task projects and meet deadlines Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Power Point Ability to travel 25% Compensation Details
$155400 - $200000 Per Year Benefits
Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability) & life insurance Vacation and holidays Volunteer time off and community involvement programs Tuition assistance and development opportunities Employee discounts on Ace merchandise and other perks Equal Opportunity Employer
Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities and to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation and other protected statuses in accordance with federal or applicable state/local laws.
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Join to apply for the
E-Commerce Department Merchandising Manager
role at
Ace Hardware Corporation . The
E-Commerce Department Merchandise Manager (DMM)
is responsible for leadership and development of a merchant team for all aspects of Ace’s online assortment strategy, development and execution to market for respective categories to achieve wholesale and retail success as measured by sales, gross profit, margin rate and other key metrics. This responsibility spans both B2C and B2B customer types. The position also provides leadership as a collective peer team regarding organizational structure & personnel, strategy, goals, prioritizing work plans and execution. What You’ll Do
Interpret Ace corporate strategies to align with departmental strategic direction as it relates to: online channel and the 4 p’s of Marketing-Execute product, pricing and placement strategy across acehardware.com while driving profitable sales through all aspects of digital assortment planning Participate in overall leadership of merchandising team, assisting in setting annual goals, growth plans and execution via alignment with cross-functional areas of the company. Manage key vendor relationships and assigned growth projects. Responsible for attracting and retaining best in class talent for the department. Facilitate/engage teams with leadership and business skills training, mentor future leaders and continually coach for excellence. Achieve yearly financial plans through oversight of strategic marketing planning, while managing financial metric planning and grow overall team online sales and product gross profit income while maintaining margin rate. Develop plans and lead improvements for customer path to purchase within the taxonomy, category pages, search results, vendor site links, SEM marketing channels, and SEO that will produce a better consumer experience as it relates to online and in-store Collaborate with Digital Center of Excellence team, DMMs, CMMs, and Promotions team to bring various promotional offerings to life across all digital marketing platforms. Communicate and collaborate with inventory and Merchandising team on acehardware.com specific promotions and their respective inventory requirements Attend retailer group meetings and targeted retail store visits to build trust and rapport with field team and key stores to review alignment and opportunities in respective categories as it relates to online business. Who You Are
The ideal candidate will have a passion for driving growth through traditional and innovative merchandising and marketing approaches and initiatives, as well as a commitment to building and developing a winning team. This is a leader who seeks opportunities to step-up and help propel one of the top growth engines of ACE Hardware, and is seen as a future member of the senior executive team. Required Skills
10+ years of Digital/E-Commerce experience 5+ years managing product categories Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills. A track record of leading and directing teams is critical. Excellent problem-solving skills required Excellent interpersonal skills required Strong financial and business acumen Demonstrate strong decision-making skills Highly creative, flexible and adaptable with good follow-through Proven ability to multi-task projects and meet deadlines Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, Power Point Ability to travel 25% Compensation Details
$155400 - $200000 Per Year Benefits
Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with a fully vested matching contribution Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability) & life insurance Vacation and holidays Volunteer time off and community involvement programs Tuition assistance and development opportunities Employee discounts on Ace merchandise and other perks Equal Opportunity Employer
Ace Hardware Corporation is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities and to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation and other protected statuses in accordance with federal or applicable state/local laws.
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