Online Merchandising Manager

The Container Store•Coppell, TX

About The Position

The Online Merchandising M anager position manages the execution of the website merchandising to achieve web generated sales and marketing goals. T his position will drive decisions that increase online conversion through analytics and site merchandising. The Online Merchandising Manager is expected to improve product presentation, navigation, cross-sells /product recommendations and identify other content-driven merchandising opportunities based on data analytics and competitive analysis . T his position work s closely with the Buying, Creative, Marketing, Site Content, Visu al Sales and Technology teams to enhance and build the online assortment, product information, category information and website merchandising . This is a full-time, salaried, exempt position. Position Reports To Director of Digital Merchandising What We Stand For Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster a culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business.

Requirements

College degree
5-7 + years experience in online merchandising
Strong computer skills: proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint
Demonstrated success in establishing and implementing merchandising strategies and tactics on a website for a multi-channel retailer
Expertise in site analytics with strong business acumen to make data driven decisions
Based in Dallas/Ft. Worth area
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
Is committed to working scheduled hours and has the flexibility to work additional hours based on changing business needs
Knowledge of industry business and passion for following trends in the industry
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in a professional manner, both written and verbal , at all levels internally and outside the organization
Ability to quickly separate the mission-critical tasks from the lower priority tasks; focuses on the most value-added projects
Flexible, with a positive attitude and passion for knowledge
Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once
Possesses focused attention to detail while working quickly and accurately under pressure
Makes strategic and effective decisions in the best interest of our customers and our company, taking care to objectively process information
Ability to work within and exemplify The Container Store brand which we describe as matchless, fun, authentic, team- focused and life-changing

Nice To Haves

HTML knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

Develop site merchandising strategies that support key strategic initiatives, launches, top sellers, seasonal campaigns and trends
Create s and optimize s all product categories in partnership with the Site Content team while focusing on brand value
Utiliz e s analytics to tr ack and evaluate site user behavior and make s recommendations to site and usability enhancements
Manage s the site to ensure merchandise assortment, product categorization and taxonomy maximizes sales and is effectively presented to the customer across all categories
Monitor s competitive landscape and industry trends
Partner s with Buying and Creative to ensure product features and benefits are being translated to our site in a way that is consistent with strategy
Understand s the content management system and its merchandising ability and potential; able to mine for new merchandising opportunities using content management functionality
Use s third party partner tools to optimize site: Web Analytics Search Engine/Navigation A/B Testing Product Recommendations: monitor for relevance
Provides weekly business recapping for assigned categories to leadership while also utilizing recaps to make site merchandising and optimization decisions to drive web generated sales
Consistently arrives promptly to work the assigned schedule
Responsible for maintaining discretion related to all confidential/sensitive company and customer information
Performs other requested tasks and duties
Manages 1 direct report

Benefits

Competitive health, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your loved ones well.
401(k) retirement savings plan with optional investment guidance and assistance offered through Fidelity.
Unique "1equals3" website for easy access to your benefits information and company updates.
Competitive sick pay and PTO plan to ensure you can take time off to recharge and come back feeling your best.
Basic life insurance, disability insurance options, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
Considerate parental leave policies, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fertility & maternity support program.
Paid holidays, gym membership discounts, and a qualified transportation benefits program to save on commutes.
Enjoy a hefty discount on our amazing products, including merchandise, custom spaces, and services, gift cards, and pet insurance (because fur-babies matter!).
We honor our employees with service awards and retirement gifts, celebrate those who exemplify our core principles, and recognize exceptional daily contributions.
Participate in our Employee Resource and Affinity Groups and help guide how we give back to the community, while having a space to connect, support one another, and celebrate cultural heritages.