SR ANALYST BRAND ADVOCATE

At HomeDepot.com, our award-winning e-Commerce team is blazing a trail of retail shopping innovation by leveraging cutting-edge technology with our 2,200+ store locations and a relentless focus on customer service. We have been named one of the world's most innovative companies and we are on a mission to provide the best interconnected shopping experience to our consumers. To do so, we need more dreamers, innovators and big thinkers passionate about re-imagining the future of retail. Interested in making history with us? If so, apply today to experience what it’s like to be a part of our HomeDepot.com team. Who knows? Your next big idea may just change the future of retail!

POSITION PURPOSE

The Sr. Analyst Brand Advocate will partner with strategic suppliers and Home Depot merchants to drive a best-in-class online customer retail experience and grow the brand s business on homedepot.com. This role will build strong business relationships with suppliers and enhance the brand s online presence to improve conversion, drive online traffic, and grow sales. The position will be responsible for analyzing the brand s online performance and for identifying opportunities for improvement in areas such as product assortment, digital content, promotions, inventory and returns. The Sr. Analyst Brand Advocate will also ensure that new and promotional items are optimized and offer support when suppliers need help with online/system troubleshooting. This role will also be responsible for understanding customer behavior, building strategic plans and leading presentations with supplier and merchandising partners to gain alignment on planned initiatives. In support of The Home Depot omnichannel retail strategy, this role will also partner with cross-functional groups (i.e., Merchandising, IT/Web Operations, Digital Marketing, Product Management, User Experience, Earned Media) to identify process improvement opportunities that will optimize effectiveness leading to brand renewal and growth.

MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• 40% - Analyze customer behavior and pain points to identify opportunities to improve the online experience and drive conversion (e.g., Q&A, reviews, click-through, surveys, heat maps). Conduct SEO keyword analysis and update online content to drive incremental traffic. Complete root cause analysis on key performance indicators. 
• 30% - Cultivate and maintain strong supplier and cross-functional partner relationships by being the primary point of contact for issues pertaining to online SKU presentation and brand performance. Build and lead complex presentations with suppliers and merchants to gain alignment on strategic plans. 
• 20% - Create project plans, gain alignment with merchandising/supplier and drive execution. Build system knowledge and expertise by participating in training classes and executing project work. Identify opportunities to delegate project work to cross functional partners and track progress. 
• 10% - Help new team members with onboarding and training. Serve as a mentor for Analysts and new Sr. Analysts.

NATURE AND SCOPE
This position reports to Mgr Brand Advocate.
This position has 0 direct reports.

ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
Environment:
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
Travel:
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Education Required:
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Years of Relevant Work Experience: 3 years

Physical Requirements:
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Vendor Management Systems, Digital Marketing, Ecommerce, and Merchandising
High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with SQL and Adobe products (i.e., Adobe Analytics & Workspace) highly preferred
Technical aptitude and agility to learn database systems and web-based platforms (i.e., JMP/SAS, BrightEdge, Google AdWords)
Proven record of having worked with major consumer brands and knowing how to support/differentiate them in the digital space

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:
Well-developed and professional presentation and communication skills
Ability to maintain composure and productivity in a dynamic environment
Ability to approach problems systematically, researching all alternatives and making appropriate recommendations
Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results: self-starter and self-directed
Strong attention to detail and exceptional organizational skills
Ability to be deadline oriented with long and short-term projects
Proven ability to build relationships and influence without authority