Director of Marketing & eCommerce

Marshall, MN (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive marketing and eCommerce leadership across offline and online channels to grow revenue and customer engagement.

  • Must-have: Proven retail/consumer goods marketing and eCommerce leadership.
  • Standout: Manages cross-channel strategy and full eCommerce operations to boost ROI.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership: Develop and execute short- and long-term marketing and eCommerce strategies aligned with company goals.
  • Customer Insights: Leverage customer and sales data to inform marketing decisions and enhance customer experience.
  • Brand Stewardship: Lead brand positioning, messaging, and communications to build loyalty and engagement.
  • Omnichannel Marketing: Oversee all advertising efforts including print, radio, TV, social media, and digital platforms.
  • eCommerce Management: Drive website content strategy, user experience, online merchandising, and performance analytics.
  • Customer Service Oversight: Ensure high-quality customer service standards across all digital channels.
  • Retail Support: Collaborate with store teams to develop and execute marketing initiatives that support in-store traffic and sales.
  • Team Development: Hire, train, and mentor marketing and eCommerce staff to foster innovation and excellence.
  • Budget Oversight: Manage marketing budgets, COOP advertising programs, and vendor relationships.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Buying, Retail, and HR teams to support promotions and recruitment marketing.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • Proven experience in retail or consumer goods marketing and eCommerce leadership.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive ROI.
  • Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Creative thinker with a customer-first mindset.
  • Experience managing digital marketing, eCommerce platforms, and customer service teams.
  • Ability to travel as needed (valid driver’s license required).
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Runnings

At Runnings, exceptional customer service is at the heart of everything we do. For over 75 years, we’ve served communities across the upper Midwest and Northeast with a commitment to quality, value, and putting our customers first. As a rapidly growing, family-owned retailer, we’re passionate about finding the right people to grow with us. We have 90 stores across 12 states and a dedicated team of over 3,500 employees. Visit one of our stores and you’ll find an extensive selection of products for your home, farm, pets, and outdoor recreation. Runnings’ headquarters and retail support center are proudly based in Marshall, MN, and we remain family-owned by the Dennis and Adele Reed Family.Looking to join a team that is customer focused and values community? Explore career opportunities at https://www.runnings.com/careers.

Founded in 1947
Marshall, Minnesota, USA
757 employees (12 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
800.7K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$61.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
43.5%
Direct
50.9%
Referral
3.4%
Social
1.4%
Paid
0.7%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~757

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
6 (1% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1