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We are working with Deluxe Corporation in their search for a Director eCommerce – Direct Checks Unlimited based in Colorado Springs, CO. The company, through its various businesses and brands, provides a suite of life-cycle driven solutions to its customers. Deluxe’s promotional mix combines printed and electronic marketing, a direct sales force, financial institution and telecommunication client referrals, and independent distributors and dealers. The company operates in three segments: Small Business Services, Financial Services and Direct Checks.
The creative environment and the sense of possibility here are what you’d encounter at a start-up, yet Deluxe offers all the resources and strength of a well established, publicly traded company. From locations across the United States, Canada and Ireland, Deluxe serves nearly 4 million small businesses, more than 6,400 financial services companies, and 9 million individual consumers.
As Deluxe creates its future, it’s launching new products, offering new services, and creating new ways to help small businesses and financial institutions succeed. The company provides an environment that is dynamic, not bureaucratic, and its structure is rewarding, not routine.
The Direct to Consumer segment of Deluxe Corporation, Direct Checks Unlimited, is the nation’s top direct-check manufacturer. Established in 1986 as the first major direct mail check printer, the company, then called Current Checks, was founded, to offer an exceptional value on high-quality checks. By maintaining a clear focus on this original objective, the company has evolved and expanded over the years according to market trends and Customer needs and desires.
When initially introduced, Deluxe’s check line included 13 designs. Today, Deluxe has grown to offer over 800 personal check designs — plus a full line of address labels, checkbook covers, check-related accessories, fraud and security services and a complete line of business checks. Its licensed designs include many of America ‘s favorite icons and characters.
Deluxe seeks a passionate and innovative ecommerce leader. This position reports directly to the Senior Vice President of the Direct to Consumer segment, seen here discussing this role.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Developing and executing Deluxe’s core product, ecommerce marketing strategy, along with the revenue and profit ownership of these efforts. Deluxe’s core product focuses on checks, and related accessories, along with fraud and security services.
- The ownership of Deluxe’s transformational strategy into the Web to Print Consumer market. This position will lead the development and execution of the strategy, to position us as a significant player in the market.
The successful candidate will direct all ecommerce, marketing/merchandising programs, promotions, and develop experiences in order to acquire new customers for direct checks and build loyalty and profitability.
You should possess exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate, parse, and easily summarize complex issues across various management levels within the organization. You must be able to prioritize projects and programs appropriately with a view towards maximizing revenue, margin, and profit.
Required:
- Experience managing ecommerce within a multi-channel environment.
- The ability to leverage proven customer acquisition and retention strategies, and a drive to understand and anticipate customer needs.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, manage, develop, and grow and inspire teams.
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Analytical skills to draw conclusions from sales reports, web analytics, and other systems
Applications for this position are being coordinated by Harry Joiner. To apply, CLICK HERE. Candidates, please be sure to email Harry Joiner for a packet of market research and company / competitive intel that will differentiate you in your candidacy. Due to the intensely competitive nature of this search, thorough preparation for these interviews with this proprietary material is strongly recommended.
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