About the company
Whatnot is a livestream shopping platform and marketplace backed by Andreessen Horowitz, Y Combinator, and CapitalG. Weāre building the future of ecommerce, bringing together community, shopping and entertainment. We are committed to our values, and as a remote-first team, we operate out of hubs within the US, Canada, UK, and Germany today. Weāre innovating in the fast-paced world of live auctions in categories including sports, fashion, video games, and streetwear. The platform couples rigorous seller vetting with a focus on community to create a welcoming space for buyers and sellers to share their passions with others.
Job Summary
Role
šThe Commerce Strategy & Operations team rolls up into the VP of Commerce and drives business decisions across post-purchase operations, logistics, payments, user experience, trust and fraud. In this role you will: šDevelop and implement commerce strategies that drive margin optimization and/or growth across the post-purchase experience šManage cross-functional commerce projects in close partnership with the product and engineering teams šIdentify inefficiencies in processes and implement improvements to enhance productivity/reduce costs šAnalyze commerce data to provide insights and recommendations šNegotiate contracts and manage vendor performance to ensure quality and cost-effectiveness šTeam members in this role are required to be within commuting distance of our London, UK hub.
You
šCurious about who thrives at Whatnot? Weāve found that low ego, a growth mindset, and leaning into action and high impact goes a long way here. As our next Commerce Strategy & Operations Manager you should have šBachelorās degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field; MBA preferred. š7+ years of experience in strategy and operations roles (eg consulting, finance, GM, Operations) šExcellent project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously šStrong understanding of commerce operations and process optimization šProficient in data analysis and reporting tools šExceptional leadership and team management skills šStrong communication and interpersonal skills šAbility to think strategically and execute methodically
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