Ecommerce Operations Leader

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We are looking for an E-Commerce Operations Leader with a personal drive to contribute to the overall Schneider Electric growth plan. You will report to the eCommerce Director UK&I.

Mission of the role

As the new E-commerce Operations Leader, you will work across our business and partners to grow E-Commerce sales, whilst developing improved eCommerce functionality within the industry. As the leader of a high energy and fast-paced team, you will own the eCommerce strategy for UK&I operations, responsible for the strategic direction and growth of the eCommerce function. This will include clear goal setting, target driving and team coaching, along with highlighting areas of improvement required to go even faster. You will be responsible for executing business strategy and manage business operations for multiple stakeholders and have the ability to influence to deliver some of the most transformative projects.

What you'll be working on

Leadership of a highly motivated and engaged eCommerce team. Continued build out of required roles (rebalancing of resources), development and coaching of those individuals

Ownership and development of the 4 Year E-Commerce Growth Plan within UK&I, working very closely with the Omnichannel Director to ensure you have the resources and tools in place to succeed.

Wider business engagement across all business units to ensure we focus on every growth opportunity in an agnostic way – focus is on driving profitable and sustainable growth

Responsibility for adoption of eCommerce as best practice within the industry as far as possible, external engagement with partners, EDA and EDATA, plus other bodies, to ensure Schneider Electric is seen as the driving force of eCommerce.

Support and suggest technology to improve buying journeys

Execute strategy while helping to champion the vision of one of the largest and fastest growing eCommerce companies in the world

 

Your responsibilities\:

Continued development and adoption of the UK&I eCommerce Strategy with key Global and Local stakeholders

Build relationships within channel partner companies to ensure adoption and delivery of eCommerce as a preferred route to market

Ownership of the various eCommerce programmes and plans, development of working groups and driving change through the industry

Work with KAMs and internal customer base to ensure focus channel partners are on track with eCommerce growth plans.

AMSP ownership of UK&I eCommerce team and targets

Ownership and ability to build plans to grow eCommerce sell-out against the annual targets

Flexibility to adapt plans based on key analytical insight and key metrics that show areas for improvement/focus

Dotted reporting line to VP eCommerce Operations Europe, and member of the Europe Ops eCommerce Leadership team

Relationships with Global Marketing teams and wider Global eCommerce Teams to ensure UK&I is kept on the radar and delivering best practice

Understand environmental factors and incorporate into project feasibility

Be the voice of eCommerce within Schneider Electric, promoting the cause internally and externally to bring everyone on the journey

Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and support company mission, values, and standards of ethics and integrity

Provide insight and development opportunities for associates

Coordinate, complete, and oversee job-related activities and assignments

What to expect @ Schneider Electric?

You will be part of a leading global specialist in energy management who believes in sustainability and taking care for the planet;

Endless development opportunities through the online learning offer of 10,000+ e-learnings;

We strongly believe that great people make Schneider Electric a great company;

We value differences. We offer equal opportunities to everyone, everywhere;

Well-being creates performance and performance generates well-being (watch our YouTube video for more explanation).

 

Schneider Electric is the global specialist in energy management and automation with a unique local presence through our employees. We are a technology company and create connected technologies that reshape industries, transform cities, and enrich lives. With revenues of ~€27 billion in FY2016, our employees serve customers in over 100 countries, helping them to manage their energy and process in ways that are safe, reliable, efficient and sustainable. We believe access to energy is a basic human right.

We expect strong, sustained performance from all managers and employees, based on clearly agreed goals and appropriate behaviours ('What' and 'How'), as defined in our 2020 vision of Leadership & Culture (watch our YouTube video for more explanation). Finding and developing great people is the task of our leaders. All employees who are performing at the required level and who demonstrate alignment with Schneider values and culture are 'talent'.

Qualifications:

A completed Bachelor or Master degree or significant experience within a digital organisation

A minimum work experience of 3 years in e-commerce / digital industry

A minimum of 3 years in a customer-facing role and ability to build relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally

Ability to work as part of a self-motivated and results-driven team

Ability to work at pace, with clear plans set out for the week/month/quarter/year to ensure delivery against targets

Can-Do attitude, passion and proof of results delivery

Ability to produce on-time quality deliverables in a deadline-driven environment while balancing multiple priorities

Cross-functional project management skills, self-starter and accustomed to leading projects with little supervision

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills including meeting facilitation and making     presentation to senior managers;

Highly motivated and passionate about ecommerce

Our offer to you\: 

You can look forward to growing your career in a dynamic workplace with significant personal responsibility and attractive development opportunities

Flexible working models to ensure a balance of family and working life

Optimal support on your career path through regular training opportunities

A dynamic and personal atmosphere, working with a global energised team

A company culture that encourages performance and cooperation

An attractive compensation package including the comprehensive fringe benefits expected of an international company

At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it's an integral part of our history, culture and identity.  We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company's future. 

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