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This Merchandising leader at Grainger ensures that we improve our onsite search results ensuring world class customer journeys. As the business leader of our onsite search function – the Director of Search guides the team members and processes that support hundreds of millions of keyword searches and the subsequent customer experiences annually on Grainger.com . Core to this role will be a breadth of knowledge about search logic and technology, web analytics, User Experience (UX), Grainger's products and MRO merchandising principles. The ability to collaborate and partner with leaders across technology, analytics, UX and Merchandising teams will be a necessity to succeed in this role. You will report to the Sr. Director of Merchandising Content and Search. This position is located at our Lake Forest IL headquarters.
You will need to develop an understanding of our business, the customers that we serve and our end-to-end Merchandising processes. You will need to partner across the business with stakeholders to influence groups and ensure our search and find experiences across our multi-channel publications (desktop, mobile, print) are the best in the industry.
Provide strategic direction and solutions in creating world class onsite search customer experiences. Coach the leaders and team members of the Search team. Develop a framework that dictates the approach, analysis, and communication of onsite search KPIs. Partner with our Web Analytics teams to ensure we have the right flow of results-based data to lead the search operation. Meet or exceed onsite search performance metrics such as search-to-cart percentage, null percentage, search-related customer satisfaction, and other search-related metrics. Build search team vision to align with Merchandising goals. Build metrics-driven goals annually to ensure our team stays focused and continues to improve. Build the processes to improve onsite search and on-page content to maximum relevance and search results including identifying popular terms and relevant search results. Implement continuous improvement across Publishing content creation teams. Partner with Grainger Technology Group to build world class search technologies that support the search team's processes. Partner with our User Experience (UX) teams to ensure the search and find customer journey's match our expectations for terms and concepts input by our customers – applying product knowledge and merchandising best practices. Engage with Merchandising Content & Search Leadership to help create an end-to-end approach to search and find that includes our product information, product content and search function to create the right goals. Partner Merchandising strategy to develop structure and processes to ensure we create the best customer experience in the industry with the best possible keyword search results. BS/BA degree in engineering, technology, marketing, or business is ideal. MBA preferred. 10+ years experience in industrial product management, merchandising, marketing, new product development, or technical sales. Demonstrated leadership and coaching skills. Demonstrated successful project management skills. General technical skills with Search technologies and understanding User Experience (UX) terminology and best practices.
Can translate data into clear insights.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes and MRO and industrial customers.
Continuous improvement and process orientation.
Ability to develop relationships both internal and external to the company. Ability to align and partner across the business to achieve financial and strategic goals. Ability to develop employees at every level to their full potential including developing successors to your current position. Ability to produce and present MRO industry statistical and financial analysis. Comfort in building and delivering presentations to executive, staff, and field audiences. With benefits starting day one, Grainger is committed to your safety, health and wellbeing. Our programs provide choice to meet our team members' individual needs. Check out some of the rewards available to you at Grainger.
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage starts day one Paid time off (PTO) days and 6 company holidays per year 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period Education assistance, including financial counseling, tuition reimbursement and low-cost degree options Employee discounts, parental leave, and more Rewards and Benefits:
Our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet your individual needs. Check out some of the benefits available to you with Grainger (may vary based on hours worked):
Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage Paid time off (PTO) and up to 12 company holidays per year (dependent on home province) Life insurance coverage, including spousal and dependent life insurance. Employee Family Assistance Program to help team members with physical, emotional, mental, financial and other concerns Registered Retirement Savings Plan & Defined Contribution Pension Plan to help you save for your financial future Educational & Professional Membership Fee Assistance program Employee discounts, team member perks and more! DEI Statement We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't perfectly match this job post as you may still be the right candidate for this role or others. We aspire to create a culture where everyone is comfortable being who they are, can learn and grow to realize their full potential, and is recognized and rewarded for their impact.
Pre-employment background checks are required for all external candidates. Internal candidates undergo a background check when they move from a non-driving role to a driving role.
Grainger is an Equal Opportunity Workplace. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability. Accommodations are available on request.
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