Assistant Merchant, E-Commerce (On-Site)

Oak Brook, IL (On-site)

$76K/yr – $96K/yrEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 12 days ago

Job Summary

Own the end-to-end online category merchandising lifecycle from planning to execution and continuously optimize performance.

Lead site findability and recommendations optimization to drive engagement
Collaborate across teams and vendors on content, promotions, and promos planning.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Support online category and product merchandising from planning through execution
Improve site findability through search and browse optimization
Review web performance indicators and user behavior to identify insights and actions
Manage product recommendations, basket building and trade up opportunities
Support online only assortment expansion, new item setup and promotional activation
Coordinate product content with vendors and internal content partners to improve content quality
Assist with monthly promotional planning, offer setup, pricing details and credit coordination
Partner with digital marketing to support paid search, affiliate, email, organic search and retargeting efforts
Support retailer communication, customer service preparation and category related inquiries
Assist with inventory planning, clearance opportunities and cross functional projects

Requirements

Two or more years of e-commerce, marketing or merchandising experience
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and recommend action
Strong problem solving and decision making skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Collaborative style with the ability to work across teams and with vendors
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint
Creative, flexible and adaptable approach with strong follow through
WORK AUTHORIZATION: This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred

Experience with site merchandising tools or promotional setup platforms
Familiarity with digital marketing channels and online customer behavior analysis

ACE Hardware

Now in Afghanistan, Since 1924, Ace Hardware has been known as the place with the helpful hardware folks in thousands of neighborhoods across America, providing customers with a more personal kind of helpful. In 2017, Ace ranked "Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Home Improvement Retail Stores, Eleven Years in a Row," according to J.D. Power. With more than 5,100 hardware stores locally owned and operated across the globe, Ace is the largest retailer-owned hardware cooperative in the world. Headquartered in Oak Brook, Ill., Ace and its subsidiaries operate an expansive network of distribution centers in the U.S. and also have distribution capabilities in Ningbo, China; Colon, Panama; and Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Its retailers' stores are located in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and approximately 55 countries.

Founded in 1924

Kabul District, Kabul Province, AFG

5.3K employees (88 in marketing)

www.acehardware.af