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** Temporary Web Merchandiser**
**Job Category****:** Product Development **Requisition Number****:** WEBME01085 Showing 1 location **Job Details**
**Description**
The Vermont Teddy Bear Company is seeking a temporary Web Merchandiser to join our team! This position is responsible for the customer experience across several platforms, including product set up and merchandising, product maintenance and email planning. Collaborate and coordinate with partners in Product Information, Product Development, Inventory Control, Graphic Design, Marketing and Merchandising to execute the Merchandising Plan and drive site performance improvement for the best customer experience and to meet our KPIs. This includes execution of processes that will assure smooth product flow into the sales stream.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
* Create and maintain a best in class merchandising strategy across various platforms, including but not limited to: .com, emails, catalogs and mailers.
* Execute content changes across multiple digital marketplaces in collaboration with Merchandising and Marketing teams, with a focus on conversion rate optimization and customer clarity and satisfaction.
* Execute category merchandising changes to coordinate with peak selling periods, catalog drops, post-season or other marketing initiatives (ex: email plans). Reviews weekly/daily sales reports and product tracking reports and adjusts assortment as needed.
* Create new landing pages and galleries as needed for all lines of business, including strategic planning and design when needed. Partner with Graphic Design and web team to create assets.
* Participate in brand creative and asset planning discussions including identifying competitive research, aspirational looks and establishing a best-in-class customer experience.
* Maintain bundle strategy, provide creative direction, merchandising exposure and lightbox position order for each standalone PajamaGram product.
* Product optimization plan and execution of upsells strategy including exposure in gift experience & impulse buys to maintain AOV.
* Maintains tracking document of all major changes to the website including homepage changes, top gallery merchandising and tests for YOY analysis.
* Responsible for 100% accuracy of product information that we are presenting to our customers through QC of staging and live environment for each seasonal launch.
* Set and assign up-sell and cross-sells for each item on the website to generate additional sales based on brand strategy. Adjusts as needed.
* Reviews merchandising strategies on competitors websites to identify possible merchandising techniques and presentation opportunities for VTB brands.
* Responsible for adherence to VTBCs inventory control policies and procedures.
* Assist with the development, maintenance, dissemination and adherence to departmental KPIs on a year-round basis.
* Follows all ergonomic standards and safety requirements directed by VTB and the department.
* Responsible for Turn the Walls (TTW) participation as required during Peak Periods.
**QUALIFICATIONS**
* Bachelors degree in Merchandising or related field preferred.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
* Easily collaborates with others in fast changing environment.
* Proficiency with MS Office, including advanced Excel skills.
* Prior experience with Sales Force or web platforms preferred.
* Ability to multi-task along with a high attention to detail.
* Ability to prioritize to meet deadlines.
* Strong problem-solving abilities.
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