Advisor, Online Category Experience

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Please note that:

• Our Hybrid Workplace Policy establishes that associates need to have a reliable transportation to and from our corporate head office located in Boucherville (Quebec), to come to the office on a regular basis.
• We require all our head office associates to be proficient in French, spoken and written.

At RONA, over 22,000 employees let their passion blossom every day. Our teams are driven by the desire to help people bring their projects to life and are committed to making a difference in the communities we serve.

We operate or service some 425 corporate and affiliated dealer stores. With a distinctive product and service offering and complementary store formats ranging from neighbourhood hardware stores to big box stores, our RONA+, RONA, Réno-Dépôt, and Dick’s Lumber banners are well equipped to help meet the needs of all DIYers and contractors.

You’ve got the talent? We’ve got the tools! Here, your work and ideas will contribute to building a flourishing organization. Your voice will always be heard and valued. You’ll find career opportunities that live up to your ambitions and be able to further develop your unique set of skills.

So, if you’re looking to do what you love, we could be a perfect match

Our expectations

Want the unique experience of the accelerating growth of a fast-growing, dynamic, and increasingly visible and impactful part of RONA inc.? We are looking for an exceptional individual who will be key in driving the long-term revenue and profit growth of RONA’s online businesses.

As Advisor, Online Category Experience you will be reporting to the Manager, Online Experience and will be in charge of a key business area. You will leverage web analytics data and your knowledge of eCommerce best practices to optimize the online experience for your categories, working closely with online merchants, product team, and various teams to coordinate strategy execution.

We are looking for an ambitious, dynamic, data-oriented, and self-motivated individual who will help us get to the next level. If this is you, please read on to learn more!

Your role

• Own and champion their assigned business area to improve customer satisfaction, site conversions, and engagement metrics by improving online shopping experience
• Translate strategy and insights into tactical applications
• Oversee and plan key projects, coordinate with stakeholders, and report on project’s success post-launch
• Coach and mentor eCommerce specialists in charge of strategy execution
• Analyze website behaviour, customer feedback, competitive benchmarks, use A/B testing, session recording, user testing, and other means to provide insights and recommendations to optimize the online customer journey for and across categories
• Provide insights and recommendations to build and influence the online category experience improvement roadmap and help in the definition of short-term department strategies
• Own and improve taxonomy, purchase path (search and navigation), category content pages, and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) results for their business area
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (item content, marketing, online merch) and act as the expert on online category experience best practices, while providing guidance and optimizing the online experience
• Stay abreast of changes on the site and in the industry to proactively assess the impact of changes to the customer and to team’s processes

The qualifications we are looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in digital/eCommerce (experience in retail considered an asset)
• At least 3 years of experience working with web analytics tools (Adobe Analytics considered an asset)
• Excellent analytical skills and proven capability to generate actionable insights with a data-driven mindset
• Strong knowledge of UX and eCommerce best practices and insights
• Strong interpersonal, motivational, and communicational skills (speaking, writing, presenting)
• Flexibility, autonomy, and ability to perform in an ambiguous, fast-paced, changing environment
• Detail-oriented; ability to manage multiple requests and to follow up with others to make sure things get done
• Our Hybrid Workplace Policy establishes that associates need to have a reliable transportation to and from our corporate head office located in Boucherville (Quebec), to come to the office on a regular basis.
• We require all our head office associates to be proficient in French, spoken and written.

By joining the RONA family, you’ll enjoy many benefits, such as:

• A fitness centre, sports activities, and showers
• A childcare centre that can accommodate up to 78 children
• A cafeteria with a delicious menu prepared by a dedicated chef, healthy options, as well as FARO Roasting Houses and Tim Hortons coffee stations
• Exclusive employee discounts, plus a 10% discount on store merchandise (at all RONA locations)
• Benefits: retirement savings plan, annual bonuses, student incentive program, etc.
• Electric car charging stations
• Career growth opportunities within the company
• An inclusive and safe working environment
• Promotion of work-life balance
• An employer that’s involved in the community
• And much more!

RONA is committed to encouraging diversity and inclusion. We are pleased to consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of race, colour, religion, sexual orientation, gender, nationality, age, disability, or any other protected status.