EJD Director of E-Commerce

The Job As the Director of E-Commerce, you will be responsible for leading the E-Commerce team to accomplish sales and profit goals by growing business with existing customers and discovering and developing prospects into customers. You will develop the strategic direction of the E-Commerce team and be responsible for delivering the vision to the industry at trade and customer events. What you will do… Lead a team of Account Manager(s), Key Account Support Specialist(s), and Inside Sales Representative(s) to grow sales and profits. Monitor and react to industry trends in a rapidly evolving industry segment. Lead the organization in the recognition of and reaction to fast moving e com industry trends in products, IT changes, content requirements and emerging markets. Responsibility for department profitability, achieving sales goal, building team budgets and sales forecasts. Serve as sales support on existing major accounts and prospects presentations. Recruit and coach new talent to the organization. Mentor team members/develop talent and corporate culture. Serve as key liaison to develop visibility for the EJD company e com program within the industry. Responsible for the department’s P and L, budgets and forecasting. This responsibility will include leading the E Com to meet and exceed business targets. What you need to succeed… BA required, MBA preferred 7-10 years of E-Commerce experience. 5 Years E-Commerce Market Leadership Experience Leadership capability and skills to achieve continued organizational improvements, results, and functional successes. Progressive management and leadership experience: Strong leadership skills in coaching and developing employees. Facilitate professional development, evaluating job performance and productivity according to key metrics and driving continuous improvement of existing and newly established initiatives. Sales leadership experience Budgeting and PL management experience Strong data and analytical skills The ability to react to trends and lead team to maximize the opportunities within these industry shifts. Excellent communication (written & verbal), interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills. Ability to analyze complex situations by numerous internal\external variables and quickly define a proper approach to resolve the challenge. Must be a consummate team player, putting others before self, and actively engage stakeholders at all levels Possess the skills to bring multiple stakeholders together to produce results across the entire enterprise. 25% travel (industry events, customer visits, EJD trade shows, etc.) Report into the Oak Brook, IL office at minimum two days per week (Mondays/Wednesdays). Compensation Details: $125000 - $160000 Why should you join our team? We live our values - W.E.L.I.G.H.T (Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility, and Teamwork). Gratitude. Humility. Love. You don’t often see values like these in most corporate statements, but Ace is different. These things are important to us. They represent our commitment to the company, our employees, to Ace retailers and to the Ace brand. In addition to providing our employees a great culture, Ace / Emery Jensen Distribution also offers competitive benefits* that address life’s necessities and perks, many of which expand and improve year after year, including: Incentive opportunities, based on role/grade level (rapid company growth over the past 2 years resulted in incentives being paid out above 125% of your target opportunity!) Generous 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match at 4% of eligible earnings (from day 1 of your first contribution) Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision and disability – up to 26 weeks short-term disability and long-term disability) & life insurance benefits for you and your dependents 21 days of vacation immediately available (prorated in the first year) and up to 6 paid holidays depending on the month of hire Company Car, phone and fuel card are provided for field-based positions Flexible working arrangements (Non-Field positions can work from home up to 2 days per week) Your career at Ace is more than just a job. It’s a chance to be part of something meaningful. We help locally-owned businesses thrive and make an impact in their communities – and we support our employees in doing the same by offering an annual Ace Cares Week, 20 hours off work per year to volunteer at an organization of your choice, opportunities to help Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and the Ace Helpful Fund through the Ace Foundation Ace invests in every employee we hire, with a key focus on development and coaching. We offer on-site classes, facilitator-led courses, and a generous tuition assistance program, plus a performance management approach that goes beyond the typical annual review We know the work environment matters. That’s why Ace holds frequent campus events like Employee Appreciation Week, vendor demos, cookouts, and merchandise sales We bring them to you! Services such as mobile spas, auto maintenance, car wash and detailing, dry cleaning, dentists, eye doctors, flu shots, recycling and more! Employee discounts on Ace merchandise (including top brands like Weber, Traeger, Yeti, Craftsman, DeWalt and more), travel, fitness, computers and thousands more Birth/Adoption bonding paid time off Adoption cost reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – access to free visits to therapists and lawyers, guidance on financial matters, elder and childcare, and assistance with tickets to entertainment events Identity theft protection * Benefits are provided in compliance with applicable policies. We want to hear from you! Emery Jensen Distribution delivers wholesale products and best-in-class service to independent retailers in the Pro Lumber Yards, Home Centers, Paint, Hardware Stores, Decorating Stores, and E-retailer space. Our goal is to support sustainable and profitable growth for our customers by offering the broadest assortments, best pricing, and most knowledgeable team. We have national scale, a regional focus and the commitment to serve our customers and support each other. Come find out why a career with Emery Jensen Distribution is right for you. Equal Opportunity Employer Emery Jensen Distribution, a subsidiary of Ace Hardware, is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military or veteran status, sexual orientation or any other action covered by federal or applicable state/local laws. Disclaimer The pay range for this position starts as listed in the job posting, but could be higher based on education and experience. Please note, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each opening. We take into consideration the minimum requirements outlined in the job description, such as an individual’s education, training and experience, the position’s work location, required travel (if any), and external market conditions when determining the final salary for potential new hires. Be aware that salary estimates published via alternate online job boards may not be a true representation of the actual pay range offered for this position. Please refer to the Ace position description for the accurate starting pay range information and feel free to discuss this with a Talent Acquisition professional if you are chosen to move forward with an interview. This written “Position Description” is not intended to cover all aspects of the position listed. It is meant to cover the basic/general essential job functions of a particular position. Ace Hardware Corporation reserves the right to change job duties, including essential job functions, according to business necessity. Ace Hardware is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world, with more than 5,500 locally owned hardware stores throughout approximately 70 countries. Our independently owned and operated retailers have the freedom to run their business in the way that best serves their local community. Beyond home-improvement projects, we support our communities by operating the Ace Hardware Foundation, which partners with such worthy causes as the Children's Miracle Network, Habitat for Humanity, the American Red Cross and more.

Salary : $125,000 - $160,000