Genuine Parts Company

Director, Digital Operations, Merchandising & Marketing

Genuine Parts Company$120K — $145K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in digital commerce management
  • 10+ years in digital operations, merchandising, and marketing
  • Proven track record of revenue growth and increasing customer retention
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in performance reporting
  • Expertise in SEO, digital marketing, and customer engagement strategies

Responsibilities

  • Own day-to-day digital business performance and revenue accountability
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators for digital health
  • Optimize customer journeys to enhance conversion and satisfaction
  • Manage platform readiness for high-impact marketing initiatives
  • Lead digital merchandising strategies for product portfolios

Benefits

  • Healthcare coverage options
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
Full Job Description

SUMMARY:

The Director of Digital Operations, Merchandising & Marketing is responsible for maximizing the performance, growth, and operational excellence of Motion's digital business. This role owns day-to-day commercial performance across digital channels, ensuring customers can efficiently discover, evaluate, and purchase products while driving revenue growth, conversion, customer retention, and operational reliability. The role leads Digital Operations, Merchandising, Analytics, and Digital Marketing functions supporting Motion's commerce platforms across North America. Responsibilities span product discovery, search, navigation, digital merchandising, catalog performance, demand generation, lifecycle marketing, site operations, and performance analytics. Working closely with Product Management, Customer Success, Technology, Sales, and Operations, this leader ensures the digital channel consistently delivers exceptional customer experiences and measurable business results. The Director of Digital Operations oversees a large-scale digital business with accountability for revenue growth, operational performance, customer engagement, and marketing effectiveness.

You must be eligible to work in the US without Visa Sponsorship

JOB DUTIES

  • Owns day-to-day performance of Motion's digital business, with accountability for revenue growth, conversion, customer engagement, and operational excellence.
  • Establishes operating rhythms, dashboards, and performance reviews that provide visibility into digital business health and key performance indicators.
  • Monitors and optimizes critical customer journeys, identifying opportunities to improve conversion, reduce friction, and increase customer satisfaction.
  • Ensures operational readiness for platform releases, promotions, seasonal events, and major business initiatives.
  • Oversees site operations and the ongoing management of business-critical capabilities including pricing, promotions, compliance requirements, account management, and other operational processes required to run the digital business effectively.
  • Leads digital merchandising strategy and execution across Motion's product portfolio.
  • Owns product discovery experiences including search, browse, navigation, category management, filtering, and product recommendation capabilities.
  • Manages search relevance, synonym libraries, taxonomy structures, category hierarchies, and browse experiences to improve findability and conversion.
  • Establishes digital shelf standards that ensure products meet content, attribute, image, and merchandising requirements.
  • Partners with suppliers and internal stakeholders to improve product content quality, completeness, and customer decision-support information.
  • Optimizes product placement, category strategies, featured assortments, cross-sell recommendations, substitute products, and promotional merchandising programs.
  • Monitors merchandising performance and continuously improve search success, browse engagement, conversion, and average order value.
  • Partners with enterprise product data and PIM teams to improve catalog quality, product enrichment, and digital readiness across the assortment.
  • Leads digital analytics, business intelligence, and performance reporting for the eCommerce channel.
  • Develops and maintains executive dashboards, KPI reporting, funnel analytics, and performance scorecards.
  • Analyzes customer behavior, traffic patterns, conversion trends, retention performance, and revenue drivers to identify growth opportunities.
  • Manages digital experience analytics capabilities including journey analysis, session replay, heatmaps, friction analysis, and behavioral insights.
  • Delivers actionable recommendations that improve customer experience, merchandising effectiveness, marketing performance, and business outcomes.
  • Develops and executes digital marketing strategies that drive customer acquisition, engagement, retention, and revenue growth.
  • Directs investments across SEO, AI search optimization, paid search, paid social, display, retargeting, email marketing, and emerging digital channels.
  • Leads digital lifecycle marketing programs designed to increase onboarding, engagement, retention, reactivation, and customer lifetime value.
  • Executes digital segmentation, personalization, and audience targeting strategies that improve relevance and campaign performance.
  • Partners with Sales, Product Management, Technology, Marketing, and Customer
  • Success teams to align digital programs with business priorities and customer needs, and to measure adoption, identify friction points and quantify overall business impact.
  • Partner with Technology and Marketing teams to maximize the value of the Customer
  • Relationship Management (CRM) and Customer Data Platform (CDP) to enable audience segmentation, personalization, lifecycle marketing, automation, and data-driven campaign optimization.
  • Measures and optimizes digital marketing effectiveness through attribution modeling, performance analytics, and return-on-investment analysis.
  • Builds and leads high-performing teams across Digital Operations, Merchandising, Analytics, and Digital Marketing.
  • Establishes scalable processes, operating models, governance structures, and performance management frameworks.
  • Develops and executes integrated B2B demand generation strategies that drive qualified leads, accelerate pipeline growth, and increase digital-sourced revenue.
  • Leads cross-functional initiatives that improve digital performance, operational efficiency, customer engagement, and revenue growth.
  • Manages budgets, vendor relationships, agency partnerships, and investment priorities to maximize business value.
  • Fosters a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, data-driven decision making, and customer-centric execution.
  • Develops future leaders and strengthen digital commerce capabilities across the organization.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

  • Typically requires a Bachelor's degree and ten (10) or more years of related experience or an equivalent combination.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

  • Deep expertise in digital commerce operations, merchandising, digital marketing, and business performance management.
  • Proven success managing revenue-generating digital businesses and driving measurable improvements in growth, conversion, customer retention, and profitability.
  • Strong understanding of digital merchandising, search optimization, product discovery, taxonomy management, product content strategy, and catalog operations.
  • Experience leading SEO, paid media, lifecycle marketing, marketing automation, customer segmentation, personalization, and demand generation programs.
  • Strong analytical capabilities, including experience leveraging digital analytics, business intelligence, customer behavior data, and performance reporting to drive decisions.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify operational challenges, optimize business processes, and improve customer experiences through data-driven problem solving.
  • Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and influencing stakeholders across
  • Product, Technology, Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Customer Success organizations.
  • Proven leadership experience building and developing high-performing teams.
  • Strong business and financial acumen, including budget management, investment prioritization, and performance accountability.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on operational execution in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: None required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

  • 5-10 Direct Reports
  • 5-10 Indirect Reports

BUDGET RESPONSIBILITY: Yes

COMPANY INFORMATION:

Motion offers an excellent benefits package which includes options for healthcare coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, vacation, sick, and holiday pay.

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About Genuine Parts Company

Genuine Parts Company is a service organization engaged in the distribution of automotive replacement parts, industrial replacement parts, office products and electrical/electronic materials. The Company operates in four: Automotive Parts Group, Industrial Parts Group, Office Products Group and Electrical/Electronic Materials Group. The Automotive Parts Group distributes automotive parts and accessory items. In addition to over 427,000 available part numbers, the Company offers inventory, cataloging, marketing, training and other programs in the automotive aftermarket. The Industrial Parts Group is operated as Motion Industries, Inc. (Motion), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company. During the year ended December 31, 2012, the Company's business were conducted throughout the United States, in Canada and in Mexico from approximately 2,000 locations. On February 1, 2012, the Company acquired Light Fabrications Inc.

Genuine Parts Company Careers

There has never been a more exciting time to explore job opportunities at Genuine Parts Company, a global leader in the distribution of automotive and industrial parts. Our team is growing, and we are looking for skilled professionals eager to drive innovation and lead in the industry. Work You’ll Do Join Genuine Parts Company’s dynamic team to help advance our mission of distributing quality parts and services across the globe. As part of our team, you will engage in meaningful work that supports automotive and industrial advancements and sustainability. Transform your career with opportunities for growth and leadership in a company that values diversity and inclusion. At Genuine Parts Company, we believe in empowering our employees with the tools and training necessary to excel in their professional journey. Lead with Impact At Genuine Parts Company, you are positioned to lead at the intersection of industry expertise, operational excellence, and digital innovation. Work alongside a dedicated team of over 50,000 employees worldwide who are committed to fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Collaborate with industry experts and enhance your professional network through our extensive networking events and professional development programs. Our commitment to diversity training ensures an inclusive environment where all ideas are valued. Introducing Genuine Parts Company Career Development We are committed to building a supportive environment where you can grow your career. Genuine Parts Company offers a variety of job opportunities, from entry-level positions to leadership roles, each with competitive benefits and the potential for growth. Do Innovative Work Join a team where innovation is at the heart of everything we do. Genuine Parts Company is a place where you can bring your unique skills and perspectives to tackle challenging projects and drive significant impact. Be Part of a Great Team Experience a culture that champions teamwork, leadership, and professional growth. Our team at Genuine Parts Company thrives on collaboration and the shared pursuit of excellence in the automotive and industrial sectors. Future-Proof Your Career Advance your career with Genuine Parts Company, where we offer a range of job opportunities and the support you need to succeed. From internships to full-time positions, our roles are designed to challenge you and foster your professional growth. Explore Discover the various career paths available at Genuine Parts Company and find the perfect match for your skills and interests. Whether you are updating your resume, preparing for an interview, or seeking a leadership role, we provide the resources to support your aspirations. The Genuine Parts Company Difference Our commitment to innovation, leadership, and diversity sets us apart in the industry. Join us and contribute to a team that is dedicated to providing outstanding service and quality parts to our customers worldwide. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interest. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players. SEARCH GENUINE PARTS COMPANY JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Genuine Parts Company.
Learn more about Genuine Parts Company
Size
52,000 employees
Market Cap
$24.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$29.1 million
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+4.2%
Revenue
$16.5 billion
NASDAQ

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