Merchandiser Omnichannel Category

Academy Sports + Outdoors•Katy, TX

33d•Onsite

About The Position

At Academy Sports + Outdoors, the Merchandiser Omnichannel Category plays a crucial role in shaping the online customer experience on Academy.com. This position connects assortment, merchandising, marketing, and site experience to support sales, merchandising margin, and gross profit goals. The role focuses on improving the customer journey through intuitive navigation, promotional planning, reporting, and performance optimization. By analyzing customer signals, web analytics, competitive insights, stock position, pricing, and key initiatives, the Merchandiser identifies opportunities and risks to enhance the online shopping experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, Information Technology or relevant field of study or High School diploma or equivalent required
3+ years of experience in Omnichannel or buying
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internal and external
Self-motivated, with the ability to work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
Proven ability to recognize and adapt to company culture
Ability to analyze, organize and integrate large amounts of complex information into clear, concise presentations
Ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a high volume, fast-paced environment
Excellent analytic skills with the ability to use key tools to dive deep and provide analysis consistently on performance metrics
Analytical, with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
Strong Excel skills preferred, with the ability to use web analytics platforms
A team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you're happy to step in wherever you're needed

Nice To Haves

ecommerce
Online Shopping
Site Search
Strategic Analytics
Product Mix
Market Behavior
Research

Responsibilities

Partner with DMM and buying groups to influence the Omnichannel assortment.
Coordinate messaging and cross-promotional opportunities with Marketing and Merchandising.
Create and execute a marketing calendar for enterprise and web-specific initiatives.
Manage site real estate merchandising campaigns throughout the customer journey.
Analyze category marketing and featured placements.
Share site performance reporting with partners.
Drive projects that enhance the shopping experience.
Collaborate with Digital Marketing on traffic-generating channels.
Conduct competitive research, synthesize trends, and provide recommendations to cross-functional groups.
Evaluate, test, update, and manage an intuitive, best-in-class navigation structure that enhances the customer search and browsing experience on Academy.com.