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Web Platform Manager

Post Date
3/28/2013

Expiration Date
5/26/2013

Details:
Job Summary:
We are looking for a dynamic individual, who considers himself or herself world-class talent, to bring their considerable skills and experience to a world-class brand. This self-motivated individual with experience and skills in web content management, will develop, execute and manage the content necessary to create and maintain the Company E-Commerce Website. Maximizing all available web site functionality within the content management system, the successful candidate will use web database management and traditional project management tools to meet and exceed identified goals.
Responsibilities:
• Manage, prioritize and schedule product content updates for the E-commerce Website by coordinating and scheduling new projects with internal stakeholders
• Monitor website conversion rates and optimize outcomes using traditional sales measurement tools and A/B testing protocol, recommending ways to improve and maximize revenues.
• Coordinate with E-commerce Marketing Manager to optimize paid search conversion, pro-actively work with marketing and project leaders to understand content needs and project scope.
• Lead the internal team, effectively communicating and cross-training direct reports and all key stakeholders when new processes or solutions are implemented.
• Maintain systems and processes in a detailed and organized fashion to ensure optimal presentation and website performance.
• Document, maintain and manage best practices; educate and communicate across all team members.
• Benchmark competitor sites and industry developments within the Internet, identifying and implementing new or improved processes that increase productivity and turnaround time.

Scope
This position has the ability to advise and assist senior management on significant decisions and make day-to-day decisions within the team.

Qualifications:
Suggested Requirements:
• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 3-5 years experience with Web Content Management driven applications and real-time, web content updating as well as 1-2 years of hands-on experience in an e-commerce environment
• Demonstrated web-page design, Adobe PhotoShop, Dreamweaver, Flash, strong HTML programming skills as well as proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel and Access.
• Excellent written, verbal and oral communication skills, as well as the ability to communicate effectively to a broad based team.
• Passion and energy to work with a fast-paced team

Flexibility in work schedule is also required to work on holidays, weekends and extended hours with minimal notice and as required by operational need.

Notice:
This position is subject to a criminal background check and potentially and an education verification as part of the application process. At the time of interview, internal and external applicants will be required to sign a release authorizing the company to conduct criminal background check and/or education verification.

Salary Structure:
This is an exempt position with the salary and benefits you expected of an Industry Leader.

The Yankee CandleCompany, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other class protected by federal or state law. EOE/M/F/D/V


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Company Overview:

Consumer Direct (websites, catalog, phone, direct mail) is growing robustly at Yankee Candle, infused by strong executive and ownership support and prioritization. Our mission is clear and so is the path to grow sales and profit. To help propel us forward we’re launching a strategy to “Extend Our Reach.” We’re adding new positions to an already-strong competency to grow even faster. Led by an industry veteran who doesn’t waste any time, we’re looking for people who consider themselves world-class talent ready to bring their considerable skills and experience to a world-class brand. Come join us. And fasten your seatbelt.

The Yankee The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. is the leading designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of premium scented candles, based on sales, in the giftware industry. Employing approximately 6,000 people world-wide (as of December 31, 2011), Yankee Candle (Headquartered in South Deerfield, Massachusetts) has a 42-year history of offering distinctive products and marketing them as affordable luxuries and consumable gifts, with sales from continuing operations of $785.8 million dollars in fiscal year 2011.Having earned a reputation for superior, long-lasting fragrance quality, Yankee Candle is America’s trusted choice for fragrance.

The Company sells its products through a North American wholesale customer network of approximately 28,800 store locations, a growing base of Company owned and operated retail stores (552 Yankee Candle Stores located in 46 states and 1 province in Canada as of December 31, 2011), direct mail catalogs, and its Internet website (www.yankeecandle.com). Outside of North America, the Company sells its products primarily through its subsidiary, Yankee Candle Company (Europe), Ltd., which has an international wholesale customer network of approximately 5,700 store locations and distributors covering a combined 49 countries.

A key contributor to our success has been our vertically integrated business model, which enables us to control most every aspect of our business, from product development to manufacturing to distribution to marketing and sales. This structure allows us to consistently provide high quality and innovative products, deliver them in a timely and efficient manner to customers all over the world and provide excellent customer service. The power of the Yankee Candle® brand and our dedicated and talented employee base truly set us apart from our competitors.

Our one-of-a-kind Flagship Store in South Deerfield, MA is the world’s largest candle and Christmas store, containing approximately 90,000 square feet of retail and entertainment space, and has been ranked as one of the most popular tourist attractions in Massachusetts.

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Employer:
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc

Website:
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