What a Senior Project Manager at an eCommerce Health and Wellness Company wishes they had known before entering the eCommerce industry
Melissa, a Senior Project Manager, learned that the health and wellness supplement industry is "fast-paced" and requires deep regulatory knowledge, while also highlighting the slower decision-making processes within large revenue-generating organizations, necessitating adaptability and a willingness to "pivot" frequently.
Fast-paced environment, Regulatory knowledge, Revenue-driven decision-making, Adaptability and pivoting, Internal company processes
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Melissa Murray
Senior Project Manager
eCommerce Leader in Health and Wellness Supplements
San Diego State University
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Classics, Spanish Literature
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Operations and Project Management
Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. The fast-paced nature of the industry and the need to adapt quickly.
2. The importance of understanding industry regulations.
3. The balance between a revenue-generating organization's decision-making process and the fast-paced industry demands.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before you entered the industry?
The fast pace is a significant factor. You really need to understand the regulations.
From an internal perspective, it's important to recognize that this is a revenue-generating organization. No decisions will be made quickly, which makes sense in many ways.
Because the industry is so fast-paced, you have to meet it halfway. You also need to be willing to pivot as much as possible. Sometimes, you're just on a merry-go-round, and you have to be okay with that.
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