Site Merchandising Assistant

Ashley Furniture Industries•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Site Merchandising Assistant supports Ashley’s eCommerce Merchandising team in maximizing business through web-based merchandise placement strategies that address customer needs across multiple categories. The role supports the development and implementation of online merchandising, content, product placement, and navigation strategies; the outside vendor program for product merchandising; and marketing and promotional programs. The position contributes to increasing product volume, customer acquisition, conversion, and sales.

Responsibilities

Implement merchandising, product placement, and navigation strategies that support product volume and financial objectives.
Coordinate rich content requests and timely storefront refreshes to improve site presentation and customer experience.
Research consumer behavior, fashion trends, the retail landscape, and other relevant data, and recommend improvements to website look, feel, and functionality.
Analyze traffic and customer shopping patterns, maintain records, and recommend website updates and changes.
Assist in determining competitive strategies to drive product conversion, reduce return rates, and maintain the Company’s category value leadership.
Support digital execution and continuity between digital and brick-and-mortar spaces, including alignment of colors, graphics, and advertising.
Enter product data accurately into site merchandising systems and reconcile inventory for third-party partners.
Assist with communications between business and technical teams to implement site functionality and enhancements.
Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values while performing job functions.
Maintain reliable attendance.
Participate in departmental meetings, training, and education; assist with training employees and provide backup.
Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.