About Us:

Cart.com is an ecommerce software and services company on a mission to democratize ecommerce and give digital merchants the freedom to grow. We are integrating all the pieces of the ecommerce value chain brands need to thrive, creating a truly end-to-end Ecommerce-as-a-Service platform that helps third party brands move faster, grow more quickly, and deliver on their promises more completely.

The Cart.com Marketing team is looking for a smart, high-energy, seasoned public relations manager to own and manage the PR elements of a fast-paced, high-volume marketing program. You will succeed at this role if you have a strong work ethic -- we are hungry, ambitious, and growing fast, and seek those same qualities in our partners and employees. We are seeking a collaborative team player -- every Cart.com team member must be committed to our mission to put brands back in charge of their ecommerce journey, work hard to make it happen, and have fun getting it done.

Responsibilities

• Guide overall media strategy and campaigns, generate proactive story ideas, identify trends and themes relevant to Cart.com and its customers, maintain and build relationships with the press
• Run executive communications programs including external speaking calendar, industry events, thought leadership and interviews 
• Write press releases, media pitches, and other publicity materials 
• Build out training program for our spokespeople and executive team to equip them when working with media 
• Collaborate with and serve as day-to-day liaison with external PR agency, ensuring both parties are aligned on objectives and priorities. 
• Work harmoniously with the marketing and executive team to continue building Cart.com’s brand presence, particularly as it appears in external communications 
• Draft press releases, company blog posts and internal decks to communicate clearly and effectively to target audiences (media, customers, executive team)
• Think creatively. Cart.com touches numerous verticals and needs someone who is willing to think outside the box and bring exciting, actionable ideas for reaching these external verticals to the team -- and run with them 

Experience

• 5+ years of communications or PR agency experience, preferably within the ecommerce industry 
• Demonstrated experience developing, directing and executing strategic communications programs that blend PR, content marketing, social media and data
• Experience helping companies develop creative and compelling messaging, storylines and thought leadership platforms, including milestone news moments, unique POV, and customer programs 
• A well rounded and established network that includes relationships with the likes of top-tier national and local business media, trade media and bloggers, and vertical market media (including: Beauty, Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Apparel, Sports, Home & Garden, and more) 
• Able to be available to work on Central time 

Bonus Points

• Previous experience working for D2C brands or ecommerce platforms 
• Experience with Marketo

OUR CORE VALUES:

These aren’t just buried somewhere in an employee manual. We live and breathe them. They are on the walls and live in our hearts. They come up constantly in conversations and actions. They govern the decisions of the newest hire all the way up to our CEO:

WE ARE OBSESSED WITH BRANDS

We live for brands and are fanatical about their success.

WE THINK BEYOND THE BOX

We explore new ideas and discover creative solutions. We think openly about how to serve brands and solve problems.

WE DON'T GIVE UP

No one expected this to be easy. We are resilient— we dig in and keep going.

WE SPEAK UP

Every person here has an obligation to question norms, voice concerns, and offer their perspective.

WE WORK TOGETHER

We work with integrity and respect, ask for help, and extend the same help to others.

WE ARE HUMAN

Our people are our biggest strength. We have fun and make real connections with one another and with the brands we serve.

Cart.com is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to identify and onboard people from all walks of life. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, neurodiversity, disability, age, or veteran status, or any other non-merit based or legally protected grounds.

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