KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Passionate Leader to develop and implement eCommerce strategies that enhance online brand presence, drive profitable sales growth and achieve both short and long-term business goals
- Ability to drive digital sales at Walmart and Target by embracing an Omni-mindset through execution of key marketing and assortment strategies that align with retailer objectives.
- Build partnerships with various functional teams across the organization. Key stakeholders include sales, marketing, demand planning, information technology, finance, supply chain and executive team
- Support communication and execution of brand go-to-market strategies and outline tactics to achieve omnichannel sales growth
- Prepare and present performance insights to senior management, offering actionable recommendations for growth and optimization
- Collaborate with Central’s Walmart and Target Sales Team members to ensure a seamless customer shopping experience both online and in store
- Guide and inspire direct report toward a shared vision, setting direction and fostering a positive and productive work environment
- Ability to develop relationships and influence key stakeholders at our retail partners to further the strategic goals of Central
- Analyze sales data and customer behavior to identify opportunities for optimization and improvement
QUALIFICATIONS
- Large Omnichannel retailer experience required; strong preference for candidates with experience supporting Walmart
- Approaches business cases with a strong sense of curiosity and eagerness to embrace new ideas
- Creative problem solving with the ability to analyze information objectively, assess risks and build innovative solutions to business problems
- Proven ability in working cross-functionally to achieve results
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence internal and external decision makers
- Ability to work independently with some direction; superior organizational skills
- Professional demeanor and integrity; works extremely well in teams
- Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field required
- 5+ years of sales experience in the eCommerce channel
- 2+ years people management experience required
- Fluency with Walmart Connect strongly preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Travel required, approximately 20%, with frequent overnight trips: car and airline travel, hotel sleep accommodation
- Home office conditions when not actively traveling for customer or industry events.
- Hours of work will generally be during regular customer business hours with travel before and after business hours when possible. There will be variation in work hours due to employee and customer schedules, special projects, deadlines, and other concerns
POSITION INFORMATION
- This position pays $110,000-$130,000 per year, heavily dependent on relevant past experience and geographic metro location (Chicago, IL or Atlanta, GA). This position is also eligible for a sales incentive bonus based on individual and company performance.
BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Free Life and Disability Insurance
- Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution
- Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to thousands of free online courses
- Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!
- Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)
- Referral Program with cash bonus
- Access to on-demand pay
- Paid parental leave
Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) is a leading consumer goods company in the pet and garden industries. Guided by the belief that home is central to life, the Company's purpose is to proudly nurture happy and healthy homes. For over 45 years, its innovative and trusted solutions have helped lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier, and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a diversified portfolio of market-leading brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Best Bully Sticks®, Cadet®, C&S®, Farnam®, Ferry-Morse®, Kaytee®, Nylabone®, Pennington®, Sevin® and Zo?con®. With fiscal 2025 net sales of $3.1 billion, Central has strong manufacturing and logistics capabilities supported by a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. The Company is headquartered in Walnut Creek, California, and employs over 6,000 people, primarily across North America. Visit www.central.com to learn more.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
