Job description
One of our esteemed clients- a prominent retailer operating on the Salesforce Commerce Cloud platform is seeking a VP of Digital Commerce to lead their digital-first initiatives and propel their overall growth competitive edge in the market.
In this leadership role you will have ownership over Digital Marketing, Ecommerce, Merchandising, Social Commerce, and more; with full PnL Ownership in a Salesforce Customer360 Environment (Sales, Service, Marketing, Commerce, etc.).
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
Drive the strategic direction and vision for Salesforce Commerce Cloud initiatives, aligning it with the company's overall business objectives.
Collaborate with executive leadership to develop a roadmap for the platform's growth, scalability, and performance optimization.
Define the technical architecture and development strategy for our web properties, ensuring alignment with business requirements, user experience goals, and scalability needs.
Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on the platform and recommending innovative solutions.
Team Management and Development:
Provide mentorship and guidance to leaders within the business, promoting their professional growth and development.
Oversee resource planning, workload allocation, and performance management to ensure successful project execution and delivery.
Foster cross-functional collaboration with other departments, such as product management, design, and quality assurance, to drive effective and efficient development processes.
Technical Excellence and Innovation:
Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Salesforce Commerce Cloud and related technologies, evaluating their potential to drive innovation and improve the platform's performance.
Drive the adoption of best practices, coding standards, and quality assurance processes to ensure the delivery of scalable, reliable, and secure solutions.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for automation, process optimization, and performance enhancement.
Establish and maintain relationships with external partners, vendors, and industry experts to leverage their expertise and drive innovation within the organization.
Stakeholder Management and Communication:
Providing regular updates on the Salesforce Commerce Cloud platform's performance, roadmap, and strategic initiatives.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure effective communication, alignment, and understanding of project requirements, timelines, and dependencies.
Engage with external clients, partners, and vendors to understand their needs, address concerns, and foster productive relationships.
Qualifications:
Extensive experience (10+ years) in the Salesforce Ecosystem, with a deep understanding of its architecture, capabilities, and best practices.
Proven track record of leading and managing large-scale Salesforce Commerce Cloud development initiatives, including multi-site and multi-channel implementations.
Experience working at Enterprise retailers within the Salesforce Ecosystem
Demonstrated leadership skills, with experience managing and developing high-performing teams.
