E-Commerce Specialist – CPG / Food & Beverage

GACC Midwest - German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest, Inc.; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an entrepreneurial eCommerce Specialist to drive digital commerce strategy and execution. This role offers a unique opportunity to take ownership of the online presence for a growing portfolio of brands in the US market. You will manage product listings across major platforms like Shopify and Amazon, optimize marketing strategies, and enhance customer experience. With a hybrid work model and a collaborative culture, this position not only provides a competitive salary and benefits but also a clear path for growth into a managerial role as the company expands its digital footprint.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Annual Bonus

Health Insurance

401(k)

25 Days of PTO

Flexible Work Model

Collaborative Culture

Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in Direct-to-Customer sales or Marketplace platforms.
• Solid understanding of online marketing strategies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage product listings and launch new items on eCommerce platforms.
• Coordinate digital marketing efforts and optimize performance.

Skills

Digital Marketing

Direct-to-Customer Sales

SEO

Data Analysis

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Digital Marketing

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

Shopify

Amazon Marketplace

Walmart Marketplace

Job description

E-Commerce Specialist – CPG / Food & Beverage

E-Commerce Specialist – CPG / Food & Beverage

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Position: eCommerce Specialist

Location: Greater Chicago Area, IL (Hybrid)

About Our Client: A large international consumer goods company with headquarters in Europe and a long-standing reputation for high-quality food & beverage products is seeking an entrepreneurial eCommerce Specialist to join their small US team during an exciting growth phase. This is a unique opportunity to take full ownership of the digital commerce strategy and execution for a growing portfolio of brands in the US market. This is not your typical food company. Behind the scenes, they're crafting next-generation products that blend indulgence with mindful nutrition, bringing joy and function to everyday consumers. They are in the process of expanding their product offering—especially in health-forward and indulgent categories—through eCommerce platforms including Shopify, Amazon, and Walmart. Please note, we are happy to provide the full job specification, including all relevant information and details, upon request for interested candidates.

About the Role: As the eCommerce Specialist, you will take full ownership of all digital commerce operations across, among others, Shopify, Amazon, and Walmart. This includes managing product listings, launching new items, planning campaigns, and ensuring seamless execution across all platforms. You’ll be responsible for coordinating digital marketing efforts, optimizing performance through data-driven insights, handling customer experience and order fulfillment, and driving revenue growth through strategic D2C initiatives. Working closely with global teams and external partners, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and scdataaling the company's online presence. This role is open to candidates with varying levels of experience and is designed to develop into a managerial position.

What Our Client Is Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in digital marketing, business, or a related field.
• Experience in Direct-to-Customer sales or Marketplace platforms such as Shopify and Amazon is preferred.
• Passion for digital retail with a solid understanding of online marketing strategies and tools (incl. SEO, SEA and SEM).
• Experience in the food & beverage or CPG industry is a plus but not required.
• Proactive, hands-on, able to prioritize and manage multiple projects and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
• Entrepreneur, hands-on, agile, pragmatic, solution driven, analytical, reliable, objective driven, team player.

What Our Client Offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, health insurance, 401(k), and 25 days of PTO.
• Hybrid Work Model: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home 3 days a week and 2 office days.
• Collaborative & High-energy Culture: Join a small dynamic team where your contributions are celebrated, and team success is shared.
• Growth Opportunity: This is an entrepreneurial role with the potential to evolve into a managerial position as you help scale the company’s digital footprint.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Retail

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401(k)

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