SKU Content Director= Manhattan NY
We are seeking a Director Of Product Content Descriptions to become an integral part of our team!
Job Overview:
Client seeks a dynamic and visionary Director of Content to lead our content operations and shape the strategic direction of our content creation. This pivotal role oversees the management of content for over 400,000 products, ensuring exceptional quality, accuracy, and engagement across images, videos, written content, specifications, and accessories. The successful candidate will spearhead a robust content strategy that amplifies brand values, captivates our professional audience, and drives deeper customer interaction.
As a key leader, you will orchestrate cross-functional collaboration with content teams, product managers, and manufacturers to maintain a seamless and efficient Product Information Management (PIM) system. Your operational expertise will ensure flawless execution, while your strategic foresight will position as a leader in eCommerce content innovation. This is an opportunity to make a transformative impact at a globally recognized retailer, leveraging data-driven insights and creative leadership to elevate the customer experience.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Oversee the accurate, timely, and high-quality completion of content for over 400,000 products, ensuring consistency and alignment with brand standards.
• Architect and implement a forward-thinking content strategy that reflects core values, enhances audience engagement, and drives measurable outcomes.
• Foster strategic partnerships with manufacturers, content team leaders, and product managers to eliminate gaps in product information and streamline workflows.• Lead a team that does PDP pages / Product Descriptions
Specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Deep expertise in eCommerce content management, with a proven track record of managing high-volume product catalogs at scale.
• Comprehensive understanding of core product categories and the ability to translate technical details into compelling content.
• Strong alignment with brand identity, audience, and customer-centric approach.
Skills
• Exceptional operational leadership, with demonstrated experience in managing complex workflows and large teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in leveraging analytics and reporting tools to derive actionable insights and drive content strategy.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate strategic visions to diverse stakeholders, including executive leadership.
Abilities
• Adept at building collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization, from content creators to C-suite executives.
• Direct and impactful communicator, capable of navigating complex challenges with clarity and tact.
• Proven ability to lead with agility, balancing strategic innovation with operational precision.
Preferred Education, Experience and Licenses:
• Extensive experience in eCommerce, with a robust network of industry contacts and a history of driving content excellence.
• Previous tenure in a director-level or equivalent role, with a demonstrated ability to lead transformative initiatives.
• Experience managing departments of 50+ team members, with a focus on fostering high-performing, collaborative teams.
Freqently Asked Questions
Managing over 400,000 products demands deep specialization in SKU content direction. This role requires not only overseeing extensive product data but also ensuring every description, image, and specification aligns with brand standards to create a cohesive and engaging ecommerce experience.
New York's vibrant ecommerce market offers Sku Content experts ample opportunities to advance into strategic leadership positions, especially with companies valuing innovation in product content management and cross-functional collaboration.
Beyond crafting product descriptions, a SKU Content Director orchestrates cross-team workflows, implements PIM systems, fosters manufacturer partnerships, and leverages analytics to continuously refine content quality and customer engagement.
Affinity Search emphasizes data-driven insights and creative leadership, expecting their SKU Content Director to lead large teams while innovating content strategy that resonates with professional audiences and enhances brand identity.
At Affinity Search, this role involves directing a sizable team of over 50 members, requiring exceptional operational leadership to maintain efficiency and foster a collaborative, high-performing environment focused on product page excellence.
New York’s market shows robust demand for senior ecommerce content leaders, driven by the city’s dense retail ecosystem and digital innovation hubs, making it a competitive yet rewarding location for SKU Content Directors.
Given Manhattan's traffic and transit congestion, directors often balance onsite collaboration with remote work options to optimize productivity while minimizing commute-related stress in a fast-paced ecommerce setting.
Typically, SKU Content Directors in New York command salaries between $130,000 and $180,000 annually, reflecting the high responsibility of managing large product catalogs and leading strategic content initiatives in a competitive market.
Affinity Search prioritizes candidates with extensive ecommerce experience, strong analytics proficiency, and leadership capabilities, although specific certifications are less emphasized than demonstrable success in managing complex content operations.
Affinity Search integrates strategic content innovation with a global retail perspective, requiring directors in NYC to blend creative leadership with precise operational management within a highly dynamic and culturally diverse marketplace.
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