Simple Energy is a Boulder, CO-based venture-backed SaaS company. Simple Energy is a Certified B-Corp and a graduate of the TechStars accelerator program. Simple Energy works with electric and gas utilities to help motivate and enable customers to save energy via targeted motivational messaging and instant-rebate eCommerce.

The Director, eCommerce is responsible for developing, managing & executing strategies for Simple Energy’s ecommerce sales channel. This includes the overall P & L, analytics, marketing campaign strategy, and programs to drive on-line sales growth. This person manages all utility eCommerce Marketplaces and ensures site development projects proceed and launch on schedule, as well as addressing & resolving issues in regards to website functionality to improve conversion. The Director, eCommerce manages the eCommerce squad. This role will have a broad set of key responsibilities and require a high degree of communication, both internally and externally. Must have incredible organizational skills and the desire to mentor and work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Create and identify strategies for long and short term growth opportunities. Accomplish online sales objectives by planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating advertising, merchandising, and promotion programs
• Develop and implement strategies to increase customer acquisition, re-engagement and lifetime value
• Managing collaboration between IT Resources both internal and external, to identify and execute the strategic vision across the ecommerce platform
• Manage and provide reporting for key performance indicators.
• Offer key insights for site merchandising strategies that support inventory planning and strategy.
• Develop and manage the SEO/SEM strategy
• Manage the buying process which includes new product P & L’s, negotiating contracts with vendors, and facilitating the addition of new products and services onto Simple Energy’s eCommerce website.
• Manage the fulfillment process including inventory management, demand planning, and logistics
• Support and partner across squads with a strong focus on Customer Service and Client Engagement.
• Contract negotiation with vendor/partners
• Project management from site launches/enhancements to new product additions
• Lead the onboarding of new partners - negotiate and review contracts, NDA’s, and re-seller agreements.
• Maintain and update product release roadmap and product catalog.
• Implement website updates and enhancements

About you

• Strong knowledge of eCommerce related business processes both front and back end
• Great at prioritizing and fluent with project management
• 10+ years of experience learning and growing in the eCommerce realm
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field
• You are a strategic thinker with the ability to see big picture in addition to being hands on and in the details day to day.
• You are an active communicator and keep internal teams informed of any new developments
• You love to take on new challenges and are not afraid to learn new things
• You can work independently in an unstructured environment with strong performance expectations
• You are an independent self-starter with a sense of urgency, proven results orientated, and have an affinity for producing consistently high-quality work and yield in a manner that exceeds expectations.
• You have the capacity to juggle multiple priorities effectively within a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate is a creative thinker with critical analysis and problem-solving skills, along with flexibility/adaptability and the ability to think on your feet.
• You are an expert in Google Ad Words, FB Ads, and other digital marketing channels
• You have strong experience with Google Analytics, Google Adwords, email tools like Salesforce or Campaign Monitor, Google Drive, Jira and eCommerce platforms like Shopify and HTML.

Benefits every Simple Energy employee gets:

• Competitive salary
• An equity stake in Simple Energy
• Getting to live in one of the greatest places in the world – Boulder (we're a little biased)
• Health insurance coverage
• Health reimbursement up to $500 for things like a gym membership, or a Ski Pass, ect.
• Rocky Mountain National Park Annual pass
• Boulder/Denver B-Cycle Annual membership
• Be part of building a great company with an awesome culture: intelligent, passionate, engaged coworkers; dog-friendly office; company outings; free snacks and drinks; and the opportunity to change how millions of people think about and act on saving energy.