Director of Marketplace Operations

Art For Action is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization devoted to making a lasting impact through artistic expression. To accomplish our goals, we have established a collaborative community of talented, service-driven individuals who utilize their artistic abilities to benefit society. Through the sale of artwork, corporate sponsorships, and generous donor contributions, Art For Action leads direct programs and supports charitable initiatives in the fields of cancer research & patient care, childhood education, global health, and more.

Art For Action is seeking to add a Director of Marketplace Operations to accelerate growth of our nonprofit-backed art marketplace, Artgora.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Marketplace Operations will help execute Art For Action’s online art marketplace strategy by growing the platform’s vendor count and product offerings, driving increased web traffic and sales conversions, and developing vital partnerships with leaders in the online art community.

Responsibilities:

• Define online marketplace strategy, coordinate and execute on roadmaps, and optimize marketplace operations to meet Art For Action’s product-driven fundraising goals

• Market and onboard new vendors to Art For Action’s online art marketplace to increase the platform’s product offerings and grow artwork sales

• Implement targeted ad campaigns and affiliate sales programs to grow website traffic and sales conversion

• Source new partnerships that promote the development of the marketplace platform, beneficial to all stakeholders

• Identify, lead, and expand revenue-generating opportunities and deliver enhanced customer and vendor experiences

• Monitor and track metrics related to the performance and quality of marketplace results

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing / Digital Marketing, Business Operations, or a related field preferred

• 5+ years of experience in the retail and e-commerce landscape, primarily targeted towards operating / growing online marketplaces

• Demonstrated ability to execute a product roadmap for consumer products, scale customer acquisition, and improve retention and conversion metrics

• Experience recruiting, managing, and leading high-performing talent (direct reports) to achieve organizational goals

• Natural consumer instincts and user experience intuitions; ability to implement seamless UI/UX experiences from both customer and vendor perspectives

• Strong communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills

• Independent thinker with a desire to implement their own ideas / strategies and execute on a vision for the organization

Position Details:

• Opportunity to work with a growing, art-centric 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization

• Fully remote, volunteer position with opportunity to elevate to board member position based on performance and candidate interest

• 5-10 hours per week; completely flexible hours

Interested in leading a dynamic, nonprofit organization?

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