Director, Online Marketplaces

What We Do

CarParts.com is the go-to eCommerce platform for auto care and maintenance. We offer drivers quality parts at competitive prices and allow customers to schedule an appointment with a trusted mechanic directly from our website. We use world-class design principles and the latest technologies to deliver a fast, easy-to-use, and mobile-intuitive website. And with our company-owned national distribution network, we bring the best brands and manufacturers directly to consumers, cutting out the costs associated with brick-and-mortar retailers. Our more than 1,700 team members worldwide are dedicated to Empowering Drivers Along Their Journey.

Our Culture

At CarParts.com, we’re DRIVEN by our core values: Safety First, Customer Focused, and a Commitment to Excellence. These values guide us in everything we do and push us further in our growth both as a company and as people. They cultivate an environment where employees are inspired and empowered as we build and thrive together. All the hard work of our entire team has resulted in back-to-back record-breaking quarters since Q1 of 2020, as well as our inclusion in the Los Angeles Business Journal’s top 100 Best Places to Work in Los Angeles list for four years in a row (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023). Join us!

Summary of Role

Carparts.com is looking for a dynamic and experienced Director of Online Marketplaces to lead our e-commerce team at our Torrance, CA location. The Director of Online Marketplaces will be responsible for developing and executing strategies to drive sales and growth across various online marketplaces, including but not limited to Amazon, eBay, Walmart Marketplace, and others. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience managing marketplaces at scale and a proven track record of success in driving sales and optimizing performance, with previous experience at eBay and Amazon preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of marketplace specialists to develop and execute strategic plans to drive sales and growth on online marketplaces. You’ll need to be comfortable rolling up your sleeves and executing alongside your team.
• Develop and implement strategies to optimize product listings, pricing, promotions, and inventory management on marketplaces.
• Analyze marketplace performance data and metrics to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, sales, supply chain, and finance, to develop and execute marketplace strategies.
• Manage relationships with third-party marketplace partners, including negotiating terms, resolving disputes, and optimizing partnerships.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and best practices for online marketplaces.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress and measure success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing marketplaces at scale, preferably in the e-commerce or automotive industry.
• Proven track record of success in driving sales and growth on online marketplaces, particularly Amazon, eBay, and Walmart Marketplace.
• Previous experience at eBay and Amazon preferred.
• Strong leadership skills and experience managing teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Excellent analytical skills and proficiency in analyzing marketplace performance data.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package

• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• Employee discounts on Carparts.com products

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A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this position based on job experience, education level, global geographic region, etc: $175,000-$200,000

CarParts.com is an equal-opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Our management is dedicated to ensuring that we fulfill this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.

The above-noted job description is not intended to describe, in detail, the multitude of tasks that may be assigned but rather to give the incumbent a general sense of the responsibilities and expectations of his/her position. As the nature of business demands change so, too, may the essential functions of this position.