GNC Holdings

Director, eCommerce

GNC Holdings$120K — $150K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Pittsburgh, PA
Retail & Consumer Goods
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years in E-Commerce and digital marketing, ideally direct-to-consumer (DTC).
  • Proven success in driving revenue growth using paid acquisition and lifecycle marketing.
  • Expertise in digital marketing channels like Google Ads, Meta, SEO, and email/SMS.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in web analytics and attribution tools.
  • Experience in site merchandising and conversion rate optimization (CRO), including A/B testing.
  • Leadership and team management experience with a collaborative, cross-functional approach.
  • Excellent communication and influencing skills at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with VP of Digital Marketing to enhance customer acquisition strategies.
  • Collaborate with Lifecycle marketing team to increase repeat purchases and customer lifetime value.
  • Work with analytics teams to track KPIs and refine marketing strategies based on insights.
  • Oversee site merchandising strategy to boost revenue and engagement.
  • Ensure optimal product assortment and pricing in collaboration with merchandising and finance.
  • Improve navigation and product display for a seamless shopping experience.
  • Drive a testing roadmap for conversion rate improvement and represent E-Commerce in campaign execution.

Benefits

  • Remote work with occasional travel to the corporate office.
  • Access to a collaborative and supportive work environment.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Engagement with innovative industry trends and technologies.
Full Job Description
We are seeking a Director of E-Commerce who is responsible for driving revenue growth, optimizing the online customer experience, and maximizing the performance of our E-Commerce channel. This leader will be responsible for Growth Marketing, Site Merchandising, and Content Publishing, ensuring that our digital storefront is engaging, high-converting, and seamlessly integrated with our broader business strategy.

What You'll Do:

This is a Full-Time Salary Position

Growth Marketing & Performance Optimization
  • Partner with VP, Digital Marketing to optimize the customer acquisition strategy across performance media, SEO, affiliate, to drive traffic, maximize ROAS and lower CAC.
  • Partner with Lifecycle marketing (email, SMS, loyalty) team to drive repeat purchases and increase customer lifetime value (LTV).
  • Partner with data and analytics teams to track KPIs, conduct A/B tests, and refine marketing strategies based on performance insights.

Site Merchandising & Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO)
  • Oversee site merchandising strategy to maximize revenue, AOV, and engagement.
  • Partner closely with merchandising, science and finance teams to ensure optimal product assortment, pricing, and promotions online.
  • Optimize site navigation, search, and product display pages to create a seamless shopping experience.
  • Own CRO testing roadmap with external partners and internal teams to improve conversion rates and AOV.
  • Represent E-Commerce in the development and execution of promotional campaigns, seasonal launches, and sitewide events in coordination with Marketing.

Content Strategy & Digital Experience
  • In partnership with marketing, drive the company aligned content strategy for the website, ensuring it aligns with brand messaging and business objectives.
  • Oversee the publishing of product descriptions, landing pages, blog content, and enhanced brand content to drive engagement and SEO performance.
  • Partner with creative, brand, and UX teams to enhance visual storytelling and site design.
  • Drive personalization and dynamic content strategies to improve conversion and retention.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Leadership
  • Partner with IT counterparts to ensure a seamless backend infrastructure, site speed, and mobile optimization.
  • Align E-Commerce strategy with broader retail and omnichannel initiatives.
  • Build and mentor a high-performing team across growth marketing, merchandising, and content.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor strategies to ensure continuous innovation.
  • Additional duties as assigned.

Environmental Factors & Working Schedule:
  • Remote work environment, but with travel as need to Pittsburg Corporate Office
  • Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands or fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
  • Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading.
  • Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include long periods of computer screen usage, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

*To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • 8+ years of E-Commerce and digital marketing experience, preferably in DTC.
  • Proven track record of driving revenue growth through paid acquisition, lifecycle marketing, and site optimization.
  • Deep understanding of digital marketing channels (Google Ads, Meta, SEO, email/SMS, affiliate, influencer).
  • Strong analytical mindset with experience using web analytics and attribution tools.
  • Experience in site merchandising and CRO, including A/B testing and personalization strategies.
  • Strong leadership and team management experience, with a collaborative approach to working cross-functionally.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.

About GNC Holdings

GNC Holdings, Inc. is a leading global specialty retailer of health and wellness products, including vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements. The company operates over 6,000 retail locations in the United States and internationally, and also sells its products online. GNC's products are designed to help customers achieve their health and fitness goals, and the company has a strong reputation for quality and innovation. GNC also offers a range of services, including personalized nutrition and fitness plans, to help customers achieve their goals. The company is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact and support its local communities.
Learn more about GNC Holdings
Size
2,380 employees
Market Cap
$56
Industry
Founded
1935
5 Year Trend
-490%
NASDAQ

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