Category Merchandiser

Spencer's and Spirit Halloween•Egg Harbor Township, NJ

About The Position

We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: “Life’s a Party, We’re Makin’ It Fun!” and “So Much Fun It’s Scary!” At Spencer’s and Spirit, we do the right thing always-integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all. We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it’s developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness. This position is responsible for developing, managing, and executing appropriate navigation, category management, user experience, product assortment, visual assets in partnership with merchandise teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Experience with web analytics tools (Omniture, HTML, and Social Media)
Strong analytical and communication skills
Detail oriented with the ability to see the big picture
Self-starter with the ability to work both independently and as team member

Responsibilities

Developing, managing, and executing appropriate navigation, category management, user experience, product assortment, visual assets in partnership with merchandise teams.
Collaborate with category manager on website branding, messaging, features, and overall site conversion.
Develop and maintain a seamless user experience with intuitive site navigation and functionality.
Track site traffic, performance, and page views using metrics tools; create reports to drive business decisions.
Establish best practices for site navigation, taxonomy, and category nomenclature.
Analyze item placement within navigation for optimal performance and growth opportunities.
Work with the Creative team on visual asset management and category-level visual standards.
Partner with merchandise teams to identify business opportunities, manage online categories, and liquidate underperforming items.
Collaborate with the E-Commerce Marketing team to develop and optimize promotional campaigns and manage the promotional calendar.
Regularly review search result metrics and competitor sites to improve site conversion and user experience.
Publish and maintain landing page content, ensuring images and links are accurate and timely.
Coordinate with the Photography and Creative Services teams to ensure correct product images and videos are uploaded.