E-Commerce Merchandising Specialist Jobs

Temporary role

Organization

For over 30 years Abbyson has taken great pride in being a family-based home furnishings brand that continually redefines itself through modern-day living. Our strategically aligned, full-spectrum business model and operations allows us to fully service major online furniture retailers and the core audience that is driving today's market. We understand the modern furniture buyer and consumer on a deeper level as well as have a keen eye on the popular trends that are driving online traffic and furniture sales. That's why our mission has always been to help them bring their homes to life with quality furniture at unbeatable prices.

We believe that talent is defined by the collective behavior of each and every individual that makes this company great. Abbyson takes pride in hiring world-class, diverse talent and offering competitive total compensation packages. Compensation includes, but is not limited to, cash compensation through annual bonus structure, comprehensive medical benefits, employer-sponsored retirement plans, generous time off and fun cultural activities throughout the year.

Description

The Merchandising Coordinator/Specialist will work on a specific partner account to build new items and merchandise the web assortment in collaboration with the Merchandising team. This position demonstrates an understanding of basic e-commerce principles and has an interest in the digital landscape across selling platforms and marketing channels to build a competitive advantage. This ideal candidate is a forward thinker who shows initiative and can identify impactful insights and communicate these learnings, while possessing a can-do attitude, entrepreneurial spirit, and keen attention to detail.

Core Responsibilities

• Digital Merchandising & Project Management.
• Establish and implement digital and visual merchandising strategies.
• Partner account team liaison between Merchandising, Quality Control, and Customer Experience departments
• Work collaboratively with Merchandising & Graphics team to build new items, develop content, and create product imagery for partner website across multiple product categories.
• Highly motivated and analytical self-starter.
• Assist the Account Managers with monthly promotional calendars and communicate it to internal teams.
• Utilize Syndigo Ecommerce Platform for product page enhancement.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Monitor partner site daily for product placement, inventory availability, promo verification, price tracking, and new product reviews.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the partner site merchandising of product landing pages, including all product content.
• Work closely with Merchandising, Quality Control, and Customer Experience teams to minimize return rates by tracking product reviews/customer feedback and identifying opportunities for product improvements.
• Project manage new item builds and launch products on site in a timely manner based on promotional timelines and inventory availability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Leadership teams to align business and marketing goals to partner site.
• Help prepare the Partner Account team for new item proposals at quarterly trade show events by tracking sample development with Merchandising.
• Optimize site content with trend-focused imagery, engaging video content, keywords, and top features to improve the online shopping experience.
• Analyze current portfolio for product gaps, closely monitor industry trends, and complete competitive landscape analysis.
• Leverage website analytics (Syndigo) to understand performance and customer interaction with categories, product content, brand page, and general online shopping experiences to help identify opportunities and wins.

Required Qualifications

• Meticulous attention to detail, and vigilant execution of follow-ups to project completion.
• Excellent communication, time management and organization skills.
• 3-5 years of digital merchandising, product content marketing, or relevant experience.
• Able to review data, draw conclusions, present solutions and take action on the next steps.
• Excellent analytical and reasoning skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Abbyson provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Abbyson complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

All. Together. Now.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Abbyson provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Abbyson complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company operates. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.