E-commerce Performance Operator / Manager (On-site)

Helios WorldWide

$80K — $95K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years in performance marketing and e-commerce for DTC brands.
  • Deep familiarity with Shopify and its ecosystem, including relevant apps and builders.
  • Strong analytical skills to interpret data and drive profitable decisions.
  • Solid understanding of ad platforms and testing methodologies.
  • Highly organized self-starter thriving in fast-paced settings.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee paid acquisition channels and optimize performance metrics.
  • Manage performance targets related to marketing efficiency and customer value.
  • Execute creative testing frameworks in collaboration with designers.
  • Audit and enhance Shopify customer journey and conversion processes.
  • Launch A/B tests to improve site metrics and customer engagement.
  • Monitor inventory and economics to align ad spend with supply chain.
  • Create real-time performance dashboards and summarize insights for management.

Benefits

  • On-site work environment in Santa Monica, CA.
  • Opportunities to drive substantial impact in a growing company.
  • Collaboration with creative teams for innovative solutions.
Full Job Description
E-commerce Performance Operator / Manager

Location: Santa Monica, CA. On - site

Job Type: Full-time

Experience Level: 3+ years in direct-to-consumer e-commerce
Role Overview

We are looking for a data-driven, execution-focused E-commerce Performance Operator / Manager to take ownership of our digital storefront, growth marketing performance, and operational efficiency.

This role will be driving customer acquisition, funnel conversion, unit economics, and operational execution in charge of media buying, conversion rate optimization (CRO) and retention marketing.
Key Responsibilities
1. Performance Marketing & Customer Acquisition
  • Oversee and optimize paid acquisition channels (Meta, Google Search/Shopping, TikTok, Direct Mail, etc.) directly or alongside external agency partners.
  • Manage daily/weekly performance targets against ROAS, MER (Marketing Efficiency Ratio), CAC, and LTV.
  • Design, execute, and iterate creative testing frameworks in collaboration with designers and content creators.
2. Shopify Optimization & Funnel Management
  • Continually audit and optimize the customer journey on Shopify (landing pages, PDPs, checkout, and upsell flows).
  • Launch A/B tests on site copy, offer structures, design, and page speed to increase Conversion Rate (CVR) and Average Order Value (AOV).
  • Build custom landing pages using builders like Rebuy, Unbounce, or Replo to support specific campaigns or offers.
3. E-commerce Operations & Unit Economics
  • Monitor inventory velocity, product margins, and stock levels to ensure advertising spend aligns with supply chain reality.
  • Partner with fulfillment/logistics to track shipping times, landed costs, and customer delivery satisfaction.
  • Maintain rigorous oversight of unit economics, contribution margins, and platform/app fees.
4. Analytics & Reporting
  • Build and maintain real-time performance dashboards (using Triple Whale, Northbeam, GA4, or BI tools).
  • Deliver weekly and monthly performance summaries highlighting wins, test results, bottlenecks, and action items for management.
Key Qualifications & Skills
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience managing performance marketing and e-commerce operations for a Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) brand.
  • Shopify Expertise: Deep familiarity with Shopify ecosystem, apps (Klaviyo, Rebuy, Gorgias, Recharge, etc.), and landing page builders.
  • Analytical Mastery: Ability to crunch numbers, interpret attribution models, and turn raw data into profitable operational decisions.
  • Growth Mindset: Strong understanding of ad platforms (Meta Ads Manager, Google Ads), attribution tools, and A/B testing methodologies.
  • Execution Focus: Highly organized self-starter who thrives in fast-paced environments and can juggle high-level strategy with day-to-day execution.
Nice-to-Haves
  • Experience in Beauty, Apparel, CPG
  • Basic HTML/CSS/Liquid knowledge for light Shopify theme tweaks.
  • Experience managing retention channels (Email/SMS via Klaviyo or Attentive).

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