Sr Merchandiser Omnichannel Category

Academy•Katy, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

At Academy Sports + Outdoors, our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country. We are a passionate, purpose-driven team committed to each other and our customers. We have over 80 years of experience building a culture that puts people first, creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. We believe in the power of fun, and this role offers the chance to not only help customers gear up for their next adventure but to launch one of your own. Academy is a place where fun can’t lose, whether you're starting out or leveling up.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required
5 to 7 years of experience in retail merchandising or e-commerce merchandising, with a primary focus on online merchandising or category management.
Strong understanding of merchandising principles (e.g., product assortment, visual merchandising, pricing, and promotion) and proven ability to translate these principles to the digital space (e.g., using product ranking, badging, and "shop the look" features)
Familiar with “searchandising” concepts
Highly analytical and comfortable working with data
Proficient in web analytics tools (e.g., Adobe Analytics, Quantum Metric) to evaluate category performance and customer behavior.
Advanced skills in Excel for sales analysis, and experience interpreting A/B test results to make informed decisions.
Hands-on experience with e-commerce content management or merchandising systems (e.g., Commercetools)
Deep awareness of how customers shop online and best practices for reducing purchase barriers (e.g., size/fit information, clear navigation)
Knowledge of retail trends and the competitive landscape, including key experiences like BOPIS and digital content
Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Able to work effectively with Buyers, Marketers, Digital Product Management, and Developers
Experience in influencing cross-functional partners to achieve category objectives
Strong organizational skills to manage complex seasonal calendars and multiple initiatives.
Able to execute project plans for site updates and coordinate with partners to meet deadline
Comfortable and agile in a fast-paced environment, able to re-prioritize tasks based on new data or business needs
Familiarity with SEO concepts (e.g., metadata, headings) and knowledge of inventory/Order Management System processes related to omnichannel fulfillment
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior
Regular office attendance is required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Merchandising or relevant field of study preferred

Responsibilities

Execute the defined online merchandising strategy for the category to achieve sales, profit, and inventory turn goals
Provide data-driven input to Buyers regarding which products and brands should be featured online
Continuously evaluate and maintain the category navigation and filtering system on the website. Build, update, and test the category hierarchy and facets (size, color, price filters) to ensure an intuitive and logical customer experience
Curate and optimize product listing pages and visual merchandising
Define and apply product ranking rules and utilize “searchandising” tactics to strategically surface priority products to maximize conversion and AOV (e.g., suggesting coordinating items)
Ensure product content (imagery, descriptions, badging) is accurate and compelling
Plan and execute category components of seasonal campaigns and promotions on the site.
Work with Marketing to integrate category stories and support the creation of dedicated landing pages or curated collections for key events
Collaborate closely with Merchandising and Marketing teams to ensure consistency between online and in-store merchandising efforts, maintaining aligned messaging, visual themes, and promotions
Analyze sales performance, web analytics, and customer behavior within the category. Monitor key metrics (e.g., conversion rate, click-through rate, filter usage) to identify opportunities and take direct action (e.g., adjusting placement, improving content)
Partner with Ecomm Content, Design, and SEO teams to ensure category pages and product pages have rich, relevant content and are optimized for organic traffic.
Work with the On-Site Search team to manage search tuning for category-specific queries
Partner with the Digital Product Management team to advocate for and test site feature enhancements that impact merchandising (e.g., new filtering options, product recommendations)
Support the execution of special projects with major brand partners, including coordinating the launch of brand shops or special collections, ensuring brand guidelines are met while optimizing for e-commerce
Develop a thorough understanding of Academy’s policies, procedures and safety rules
Duties may change; team members may be required to perform other duties as assigned