Digital Shelf Sr. Manager

Overview

Ready to revolutionize the digital landscape for a global beauty giant? As a key player on the eCommerce team, you’ll be the architect of the “beat the algorithm” strategy, driving conversion and sales through cutting-edge digital shelf optimization. Partnering with Aquent, a global leader in connecting marketing and creative talent, this role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of online retail.
In this exciting role, you will spearhead the development and execution of strategies to enhance product visibility and discoverability across major online retail platforms. You’ll lead a team of e-commerce analysts, empowering them to excel in content creation, SEO, and online merchandising. Your expertise will be instrumental in streamlining eRetail activation processes, ensuring seamless product launches and updates. Collaboration will be key, as you’ll partner with brand, digital, and eCommerce teams to align strategies and maximize impact. This role offers a chance to not only optimize digital shelf presence but also to mentor and coach teams, fostering a culture of innovation and eCommerce excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and oversee the “beat the algorithm” strategy for eCommerce.
• Manage a team of eCommerce analysts focused on content excellence, SEO, on-site search, and online merchandising.
• Oversee eRetail activation processes, ensuring timely and accurate product launches and updates.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless communication and execution of assets and copy to retail partners.
• Develop and maintain best-practice documentation for eRetail activation processes.
• Manage and communicate digital shelf playbooks and search and discoverability roadmaps across the organization.
• Own, maintain, and develop the Digital Shelf toolkit ecosystem.
• Analyze content creation processes and recommend data-based optimizations.
• Build, coach, and mentor teams, fostering eCommerce expertise.
• Pursue new projects, tools, and ways of working to achieve best-in-class Digital Shelf practices.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• College Degree
• 5-8+ years of experience in digital content management and eRetail activation.
• Proven experience managing digital shelf and discoverability insights.
• Strong project management, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and build strong relationships.
• Innovative thinking and a passion for driving change.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Experience with product information management (PIM) and digital asset management (DAM) systems.
• Background in the beauty or consumer goods industry.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $49.05 to $54.50 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.