What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Alliance Live Commerce position at Alliance Entertainment?
Build Something From the Ground Up
Alliance Entertainment is launching a new business division, Alliance Live Commerce, and we're looking for the leader who will build it. This is not a role where you'll inherit an existing department. This is an opportunity to create one! Alliance Entertainment is one of the largest distributors of entertainment products in North America, with more than 325,000 SKUs housed in our 900,000-square-foot distribution center in Shepherdsville, Kentucky. We believe live commerce represents one of the most significant growth opportunities in retail and are making a long-term investment to build a best-in-class operation across TikTok Live, Whatnot, eBay Live, and future live-shopping platforms.
About Alliance Live Commerce
Alliance Live Commerce will create a new sales channel built around live shopping experiences featuring vinyl records, movies, video games, collectibles, toys, Handmade by Robots, Funko, consumer electronics, new releases, limited editions, warehouse specials, and exclusive promotions. Unlike most live-commerce businesses, our hosts will operate directly from our distribution center, leveraging immediate access to one of the industry's largest entertainment inventories.
Primary Responsibilities
- Build Alliance Live Commerce from the ground up and own the strategic roadmap.
- Develop recurring live programming including Vinyl New Release Wednesdays, collectibles, gaming, movies, toys and themed events.
- Hire, coach and develop Live Commerce Hosts.
- Build relationships with TikTok Live, Whatnot, eBay Live and future platform partners.
- Work closely with Warehouse Operations, Merchandising, Purchasing, Marketing and Customer Service.
- Own revenue growth, gross margin, KPIs and operational performance.
- Develop scalable processes that allow the business to grow over time.
What Success Looks Like
Launch Alliance Live Commerce successfully, establish recurring programming, recruit and develop an exceptional host team, build a loyal customer community, create measurable revenue growth, and lay the foundation for a major long-term business unit.
Qualifications
- Experience building, scaling or operating a live-commerce business.
- Experience with TikTok Live, Whatnot, eBay Live, Amazon Live or similar social commerce platforms is strongly preferred.
- Entrepreneurial leadership mindset with the ability to build teams and processes.
- Strong analytical, communication and leadership skills.
- Passion for entertainment products, collectibles, gaming, music or consumer products.
Why Join Alliance?
This is a unique opportunity to build a new business inside an established public company. You'll have access to a 900,000-square-foot distribution center, approximately 325,000 SKUs, strong supplier relationships, experienced operational support, and the autonomy to create one of Alliance Entertainment's most important future growth initiatives.
At Alliance, we know that attracting top talent means offering more than just an exciting career opportunity. Employees are supported with a competitive total rewards package that includes:
- Competitive salary with commission opportunity
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee ownership opportunity through Restricted Stock Awards
- Employee retail discount program
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- On-site coffee truck (Fridays)
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
- Reasonable work expectations with focus on results and accountability
- Recognition and reward programs for milestone achievements; wellness challenge
- Supportive culture that values work-life balance and employee well-being
- Tuition reimbursement to support continued learning and career development
- 401(K) with employer match
These benefits are designed to support your well-being, recognize your contributions, and help you grow with Alliance over the long term.
Application
Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter explaining why you're interested in building Alliance Live Commerce to resumes@aent.com. If available, include links to livestreams, social selling accounts, or other relevant work that demonstrates your experience.
Alliance Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. Final compensation, benefits, work schedule, and any additional employment requirements will be provided by Alliance Entertainment Human Resources.
Work Location: In person