Qualifications

• • Bachelor's (Preferred)

Full Job Description

Accelerate360 is a distribution, sales, marketing and media conglomerate that provides customized solutions for retailers and consumer product brands across each of our lines of business. With over 100 years of legacy experience, the company has a proven track record in Direct Store Delivery (DSD) and Direct to Consumer (DTC) fulfillment as well as sourcing, retail program development, marketing, sales, category management and media solutions. Accelerate360 is also the largest magazine wholesaler in the US and owns over 30 media brands including US Weekly and Men’s Journal. The company’s internal brand and marketing studio manages proprietary brand development and marketing services throughout the ecosystem. Accelerate360 has launched across multiple eCommerce channels including LifeToGo.com, a curated marketplace for those looking to keep moving, stay healthy and find their ideal life balance, Shopa360.com, a marketplace enabling Independent Retailers to source and order the latest on-trend products, and multiple pure play and omni-channel platforms selling our own as well as external brands. This set of offerings from marketing to distribution to eCommerce creates a unique position in the market where a brand can come in and be supported wherever they may need the most help. Located in Smyrna, Georgia and with offices and facilities across the US, Accelerate360 is proud to employ over 1,100 employees.
www.accelerate360.com

Accelerate360 currently has an opening for a Web Developer to create, maintain, and support LifeToGo.com (Shopify), shopa360.com (TrueCommerce Nexternal), and other platforms in development or on the horizon. The Web Developer will be responsible for the continuous optimization of our platforms to maximize conversion throughout the shopper journey, while maintaining a great shopper experience. The Web Developer will be responsible for ensuring a thoroughly functional, professional- looking, secure and ADA compliant platform, including designing, testing, managing and supporting the site's design, content, functionality and marketing within the platform. The Web Developer will report into the EVP eCommerce, but will work closely with multiple departments throughout the organization, including the eCommerce platform leads and team, IT, Operations and Marketing. If you are interested in applying for the position please send in resume, cover letter and salary expectations by Friday March 26th. See below for additional details.

Position: Web Developer

Location: Atlanta (preferred), Tri-State area (NY, NJ, CT), Houston, Austin, San Antonio or Remote

Reports To: EVP of eCommerce

Hours: Normal Business Hours – On Call As Needed

Travel: Minimal - Required As Needed

Responsibilities:

 Design – Participate/lead design of content that is user-friendly, attractive, and engaging, while remaining true to the company brand and promoting the company image and values.

 Update – Participate/lead the creation, testing, deployment and support of new site elements and updates to existing pages.

 Optimize – Continuously seek to optimize every aspect of the sites running A/B tests measuring improvements to conversion and other KPIs.

 Train – Train other staff members, third parties and others on using the functionality, content and other online features.

 Oversight/Maintenance – Monitor website performance, security, activities, visitors, etc…, assure the site runs smoothly, load times are optimized, and create/distribute analytics and other reports.

 Troubleshoot - Troubleshoot, diagnose and debug problems that occur in the normal course of operations, such as fixing broken links, images, adding new content, product updates, etc….

 Collaborate - Collaborate with multiple business stakeholders, including eCommerce team, IT, marketing, sales, other departments, and third party agencies develop, test, deploy and support content and site functionality.

 Test – Develop test scenarios and test cases, run test cycles, document defects, repair/work with others to repair defects, assure defects resolved, and deploy/participate in the deployment of updates.

 Site Security – Monitor and protect against hacks, viruses and malware, run routine diagnostics to ensure site security and, as appropriate, review applications and metrics to ensure the site's integrity.

 ADA Compliance – Ensure ongoing ADA compliance across platforms.

Education/Skills:

 A bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience, master’s degree a plus

 3 - 5+ Years’ experience in a similar position

 Experience developing/managing an eCommerce website, Shopify or TrueCommerce Nexternal a plus

 Strong computer and internet skills, able to troubleshoot typical software glitches, and use standard software packages such as Microsoft Office

 Experience with the system development methodologies utilized to plan, define, design, develop, test, deploy and support web-based ecommerce platforms and applications

 An understanding of HTML, additional proficiencies in JavaScript, Python or Swift are a plus.

 Experience with content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress

 Strong language and writing skills to support content creation, revision, documentation, communications, etc…, including the ability to edit and proofread content produced by others

 Experience developing and publishing website statistics and visitor behavior metrics, able to analyze data, and to make use of it to develop and target web traffic, user retention, and sales

 Ability to deal with ambiguity and change within a fast-paced environment with a positive attitude

 Able to work effectively with different departments and all levels of employees internally and represent the company to suppliers and vendors in a professional manner

 High attention to detail

 Establish routines for consistent execution

 Effectively work in a cross-functional team

 Self-motivated individual able to multi-task effectively

 Passion for learning and staying up to date on the evolving digital world to ensure our platforms are ahead of the competition

 Influence others to complete tasks without direct management

 Effectively drive people, process and technology change in a dynamic and complex operating environment

Compensation and Benefits:

 Competitive Base Salary

 Bonus Potential

 Comprehensive benefits package

ACCELERATE360 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience developing/managing an eCommerce website such as Shopify or TrueCommerce Nexternal?
• Do you have experience with content management systems (CMS) such as WordPress?
• What are your salary expectations for this position?
• Do you have a strong understanding of HTML and additional proficiencies in JavaScript, Python or Swift?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Relevant: 1 year (Required)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Visa Sponsorship Potentially Available:

• No: Not providing sponsorship for this job

Company's website:

• Accelerate360