Ecommerce Merchandising

UPLIFT Desk•Austin, TX

1d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

At UPLIFT Desk, we’re not just building ergonomic workstations—we’re shaping how people work and live. As the ecommerce industry leader in height-adjustable desks, we’ve grown by delivering innovative, customer-focused solutions that promote health, productivity, and well-being. Our success is rooted in our core values: Customer Obsession, Innovation, Accountability, and Results Oriented. We are seeking a motivated, analytical, and customer-focused Ecommerce Merchandiser to join our growing team. This role is responsible for optimizing the online shopping experience to drive sales, improve conversion rates, and enhance customer engagement, with a primary focus on ensuring compelling product presentation. The position demands strong analytical skills to interpret data and identify trends, creative thinking for developing effective merchandising strategies, and a solid understanding of online retail dynamics and consumer behavior. You will be instrumental in shaping the customer journey and directly impacting our ecommerce success.

Requirements

Experience in ecommerce merchandising, preferably in a fast-paced environment
Proven proficiency with major ecommerce platforms (e.g., BigCommerce, Shopify, Magento/Adobe Commerce)
Strong understanding of online customer behavior, product storytelling, and visual merchandising
Proficiency in web analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Google Console, Microsoft Clarity) and experience using data to drive decisions
Strong Google Sheets or Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis).
Familiarity with UX design principles and web usability best practices, with an understanding of how design impacts customer engagement and conversion.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of SEO, AEO, and paid media best practices as they relate to product listings and onsite merchandising
Exposure to inventory planning concepts, margin review, and clearance and sale best practices
Experience with A/B testing platforms (e.g., VWO, Optimizely) and applying conversion optimization strategies
Basic understanding of HTML, CSS, and website content management systems (CMS)

Responsibilities

Oversee the online product catalog, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and appeal of product listings.
Develop and implement strategies for product categorization, navigation, and on-site search to enhance product discoverability and user experience.
Develop and execute merchandising strategies for the homepage, category pages, landing pages, and product detail pages to maximize sales and customer engagement.
Curate product collections and recommendations based on seasonality, trends, promotions, customer behavior, and inventory levels.
Coordinate with photography and content teams to ensure high-quality and consistent product assets.
Manage and regularly audit the online product catalog to ensure accuracy, consistency, and high-quality merchandising across all listings
Monitor and analyze site traffic, customer behavior (e.g., click-through rates, bounce rates, conversion funnels), and sales data to identify opportunities for improvement.
Collaborate with the marketing team to plan, set up, and manage online promotions and new product launches.
Work closely with the inventory and operations teams to monitor stock levels and ensure product availability aligns with merchandising plans.
Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to merchandising, such as conversion rates, AOV, bounce rate, and category performance.

Benefits

A merit-based environment that rewards growth and accomplishment regardless of seniority
Generous paid time off
4% 401K company matching with instant vesting (after one year)
Excellent group health insurance available to employees and dependents, including domestic partners (medical plan, 2 dental plans, and a vision plan to choose from)
Flexible spending account (FSA) for health care and child care costs
Company-paid & Supplementary Life Insurance; Long-term & Short-term disability
Free UPLIFT Desk (after one year)
50% discount on all UPLIFT products
Free healthy (and not so healthy) snacks and drinks
On-the-job training and skills development
A supportive and engaging work culture that promotes healthy living