Sr. Director of E-Commerce

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Position: Senior Director Ecommerce- DWR

Location: Connecticut/New York, open to remote

Overview of the Role

The Senior Director of E-commerce for DWR is responsible for the development and execution of comprehensive digital strategies to drive near and long-term sales growth. This pivotal leadership role oversees all aspects of the e-commerce business, from strategic planning to daily operations, while fostering innovation and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader with a proven track record of scaling e-commerce businesses, delivering exceptional digital customer experiences, and driving performance through data-driven decisioning.

Core Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive near and long-term e-commerce strategies to increase revenue and profitability
• Monitor and analyze e-commerce performance metrics to identify areas for improvement
• Provide regular reporting and insights on key performance indicators to senior leadership, informing strategic business decisions.
• Define and manage the digital user experience to improve engagement rates including the development and maintenance of a site merchandising plans
• Optimize the customer journey for both new and returning customers, focusing on opportunities for personalization and improving customer lifetime value and retention.
• Be highly collaborative, developing opportunities with Merchandising, Planning, Digital Product, Marketing, Store, and Customer Service team members.
• Coordinate with x-functional teams to create and optimize revenue-driving promotions and offerings
• Manages allocated budgets and provides strategic input on financial planning for e-commerce initiatives
• Identify new areas of e-commerce opportunity beyond current organizational thinking that solve for customer needs in the digital space
• Manage relationships with key vendors and technology partners
• Lead a cross-functional e-commerce team of specialists in site management, merchandising, production, and digital operations
• Provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities to foster team growth and expertise
• Continuously evaluate and improve organizational processes to enhance productivity and effectiveness

Qualifications  

• Experienced ecommerce leader with knowledge of performance optimization tactics
• Skilled in analytics tools and data-driven decision making
• Familiar with Salesforce Commerce Cloud (preferred)
• Strategic thinker with proven ability to execute tactically and deliver exceptional digital experiences
• Comprehensive understanding of e-commerce operations
• Knowledge of operating an ecommerce business utilizing 1st and 3rd party solutions
• Adept at balancing customer needs with business objectives in a dynamic environment
• Strong business acumen with ability to identify opportunities and assess risks
• Results-oriented with a track record of high performance
• Experienced in change management and strategic implementation
• Excellent interpersonal and influence skills with ability to build and maintain relationships at all levels
• Proven leadership in complex, matrix environments
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, including ability to present complex concepts clearly to executives
• Demonstrated coaching and mentoring abilities
• Innovative thinker with capacity to connect disparate ideas
• Aligns with executive competencies, driving strategy, fostering commitment, and promoting innovation

Education and Experience
 

• Bachelor's Degree required, Masters Degree preferred
• 10+ years of demonstrated success in an eCommerce role in a high performing retail business.
• 7+ years leadership experience
• 5+ years of project leadership experience; global project leadership experience preferred
• Track record of leading cross-functional teams through significant organizational change or digital transformation, driving measurable improvements in efficiency and profitability

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