About The Kitchen: The Kitchen is the largest and most engaged pickleball community in the world with over 1.3 million followers, members, and email subscribers across all social media platforms. Our content garners over 50 million views every month.
We Are Looking For: We’re seeking an experienced and talented e-commerce wizard to join our team. As an e-commerce executive, this person will play a pivotal role in developing and optimizing our entire e-commerce strategy. They will maintain all our sales touch points — website, social links, online marketplaces, and aggregators — and oversee online sales, our affiliate strategy, and optimize the overall customer experience.
Our initial goal is to help our partners sell as much of their products through affiliate links on our website and social platforms as possible. We need to become the most trusted source for pickleball product recommendations on the internet.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute The Kitchen's e-commerce strategy, focusing on maximizing sales through affiliate partnerships initially, and expanding into a comprehensive merchandise catalog.
- Manage and enhance the e-commerce platform, ensuring seamless operation and exceptional user experience.
- Lead initiatives to increase revenue through affiliate marketing, online marketplaces, and direct sales channels.
- Collaborate with marketing and content teams to align product offerings with audience interests and needs.
- Analyze e-commerce metrics and market trends to identify growth opportunities and optimize performance.
- Establish The Kitchen as a trusted source for pickleball product recommendations and merchandise.
Requirements:
- Years of proven experience in e-commerce management, preferably in a high-growth digital environment.
- Strong understanding of affiliate marketing, online sales strategies, and customer acquisition.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
- Analytical mindset with proficiency in e-commerce analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, SEMrush).
Benefits:
- Competitive annual salary: $70,000 - $150,000, based on experience.
- Equity in The Kitchen based on relevant experience.
- Up to 20 days paid vacation/personal days off annually.
- Access to all the free pickleball swag and gear you could want.