eCommerce Product Information and Content Manager (Northbrook, IL)

Avoid scams and fraud by dealing locally! Beware any deal involving Western Union, Moneygram, wire transfer, cashier check, money order, shipping, escrow, or any promise of transaction protection/certification/guarantee. More infoOpticsPlanet is seeking a successful candidate to be an integral member of a high-performance team that is recognized as strategically critical to the company. The position is in charge of managing a team responsible for organizing, preparing and managing digital assets; identifying efficiencies in our workflows, editing content, and ensuring that everything that has been uploaded is working correctly for our extensive product information database. You will also be working closely with the Software Development and Business Information teams to maintain and improve data product integrity and to improve and automate processes of product information management. You must understand data management, data integrity, and digital content management concepts. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to adapt and work well under pressure in various situations; and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects. This is a perfect growth opportunity for a highly motivated, energetic, creative and eager-to-learn individual.

OpticsPlanet has been a growing success since our inception in 2000. Since our beginning, we've received recognition for that success. Most recently, we've been named by the Chicago Tribune as one of the top "100 Best Companies to Work For", and we've also been recognized by both Inc. Magazine and Internet Retailer as a leading e-commerce company and as one of the fastest growing companies in the United States in both the ecommerce space and across all industries. The company launched the world's first private sales site featuring gear for an active lifestyle for outdoorsmen, hunters, hobbyists and military personnel in 2010. The wide OpticsPlanet, Inc. brand portfolio includes an industry heavyweight in OpticsPlanet.com, and also more than 10 smaller online stores integral to the company's strategy of focusing on underserved niches.

Responsibilities

? Oversee Content Management team that utilizes in-house developed CMS
? Make strategic decisions on web content generation and automation
? Develop and maintain key product content, including digital imagery, online demos, and product descriptions while maintaining the timeliness and accuracy of all digital content
? Establish best practices for data management within information areas across company online ecommerce properties, including data updates, cleansing, data quality and data consolidation
? Ensure quality/quantity balance for the addition and management of product data
? Audit website for copy and photography discrepancies
? Maintain and revise content information to process tasks and implementation requests
? Analyze information flow from source system through reporting and analysis;
? Proactively manage the availability and quality of product data and information needed to grow the business
? Create, document, and maintain CMS workflows, content update calendars, and best practices guidelines

Qualifications

? 3 or more years experience with hands-on content and/or data management experience
? BS/BA in Computer Science, Information Systems, Interactive Communications Design, Marketing, or equivalent experience
? Ability to learn thoroughly, and become an expert in, our Web CMS product
? Highly organized individual with excellent decision making, analytical, problem solving and presentation skills.

Requirements

? Good technical skill (HTML, CSS, Website structure and file architecture).
? Strong Project Management Skills
? Attention to detail and strong analytical focus
? Thorough understanding of datafeeds and means to effectively optimize them
? Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to gain consensus across all areas of the organization and with all levels

Nice to have

? Understanding of data and site architecture
? Understanding of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) / SEM
? Experience running large scale CMS
? Understanding/Familiarity with data management, relational databases/SQL
? Good working knowledge of Excel
? Web Development experience
? Understanding of copywriting and data generation process
? Data mining and reporting expertise

Well known for the casual, team-oriented work environment that values initiative and enterprise, we are consistently looking for talented and ambitious individuals to join our team. For a deeper glimpse into OpticsPlanet's unique and exciting culture, take a look at our YouTube Channel at http://www.youtube.com/opticsplanet. You can also visit our Facebook Page at http://www.facebook.com/opticsplanet.

To apply please visit www.opticsplanet.com/careers

OpticsPlanet is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Location: Northbrook, ILCompensation: FlexiblePrincipals only. Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.Please, no phone calls about this job!Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests.

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