Ecommerce Merchandising Operations

Boscov’s•Reading, PA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

Support continuing efforts to expand the E-Commerce assortment by creating products at the point of submission, gathering items from local stores and writing creative, detailed descriptions, making items live on the site for store fulfillment and drop ship items, and aiding the E-Commerce Merchandising Team in reviewing designated products as they go live on the site. This role involves expediting immediate needs and following communication flow until products go live.

Requirements

Goal oriented individual with proven experience of strong attention to detail and organizational skills
Computer literate with a strong knowledge of the e-commerce platform
Excellent communication skills – written & verbal
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple projects in order to meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and as a team
Prior experience in an online/retail environment required
Proficient writing skills and basic knowledge of HTML Copy writing preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure products are well represented on boscovs.com
Write comprehensive descriptions for submissions with precise product details for customers to make an informed purchase online.
Pull samples from select local store stock for photo studio and provide special instructions for photography including alternate views for color stacks, packaging, close-ups, etc.
Obtain images from manufacturer websites for art or from vendor-provided photography.
QA product titles, descriptions, cross promotes, and imagery, including alternate views, in support of accurate presentation and an optimal user experience.
Assist as needed in support of marketing efforts, promotional emails, and print advertising schedule by ensuring online departments are well populated to maximize sales.
Make store and drop ship items live on a daily basis.
Research new and improved product attributes in the given categories you’re responsible for.
Create category banners for the given categories you’re responsible for.
Complete/Find clean-up projects.
Responsible for website maintenance in given categories you’re responsible for.
Contact Buying offices with questions regarding products that you’re making live when needed.
In charge of seasonal shops/gift/trend shops.
Work with Coordinator team when questions arise when making items live.
Work with SDF team when questions arise when making items live.
Work with the promotions team to rush any items featured in tabs/mailers.