Simple Energy is a fast-paced, Boulder-based startup. We graduated TechStars in 2011 and have continued growing and improving since. We are changing the world by helping people understand and reduce their energy consumption. We’re looking for a hands on VP and General Manager, ECommerce to to lead our Ecommerce business unit comprised of Ecommerce, Customer Service, Marketing and Operations.

Operations Strategy

• Takes full ownership and responsibility for Ecommerce Business Unit P&L
• Support the integration of marketing, online sales and advertising to develop multi-channel strategies and increase brand/product awareness
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for ecommerce to our enterprise customers

People Management

• Prioritize teamwork based on return on investment, guest satisfaction, product performance, short/long term impact and overall strategic company goals
• Demonstrates a high-level of emotional intelligence, openness to change, and the willingness to merge ideas to bring forward the best digital solutions

Digital Marketing and Growth

• Work with digital and ecommerce marketing folks to drive traffic to utility-branded marketplaces leveraging digital media, ads, SEO, and email channels
• Ownership to drive and increase traffic to appropriate sites

Business Development

• Strategically add new vendors/products/services to Simple Energy's online stores to further grow our Ecommerce business units
• Negotiate contracts and agreements with vendors and partners
• Inventory management including demand planning, fulfillment and pricing strategy

Customer Support

• Demonstrate strong consumer and customer focus and spearhead overall strategic positioning of our Digital and E-Commerce strategy
• Integrate website analytics and customer research, business objectives, content, and technology capabilities to determine design and user experience for new digital functionality and enhancements

To get started right away you will need:

• Experience: At least 7-10 years of experience in a fast-paced environment that touches all aspects of Ecommerce
• Digital Marketing Expert: expert in Google Adwords, FB Ads, Email Marketing, SEO/SEM and Site Optimizations
• Thought Process: An appetite for problem solving, knack for structured thinking and process creation, ability to spot unusual patterns
• Values: Aligned to Simple Energy’s mission, self-aware and has a positive, proactive attitude
• Discipline: Excellent time management skills and ability to handle multiple projects/tasks simultaneously. Is extremely process and policy oriented.
• Great communicator: Has conflict resolution skills to always maintain a results-oriented work environment. Communicates proactively across the team.
• Analytical and Detailed: You have the foundation to be able to navigate through hardcore financial modeling in excel and drafting pricing agreements

Simple Energy does not work with third party recruiters.