Associate Website Merchandiser

About the Team

The Web Merchandising team is a key function in the Direct to Consumer (DTC) organization that collaborates cross-functionally to help Williams Sonoma continue to create an immersive, ecommerce first experience for our consumers. The team drives site merchandising strategy and execution for all categories, collaborating with merchandising to drive site implementation of product and content strategy, consumer experience strategy and optimization as well as with the digital operations team.

About the role

As an Associate Website Merchandiser you will execute online business, merchandise, and marketing strategies for multiple product divisions within the Pottery Barn Kids brand to maximize sales. You will identify opportunities and recommend new concepts to retain current and attract new customers to grow the brand reach and drive conversion, work cross-functionally with creative, merchandising, and e-marketing teams to ensure flawless execution, and participate in a dynamic, fast-paced, and fun team environment.
 

Responsibilities

• Manage website merchandising and product discoverability through general site merchandising (Homepage, categories, etc.), navigation/information, architecture, and on-site search optimization.
• Work with E-Commerce Manager to develop and implement Web merchandising strategy
• Manage site content, site feedback and enhance overall customer experience across site and across channels
• Determine and manage all image asset requests and direction for each product launch, which includes attending offsite photo locations
• Identify and recommend new site content and experiences to address customer needs based on analytics, feedback, surveys, and competitive analysis
• Interface with merchandising teams to ensure site data integrity and correct product set-up
• Interface with site managers, project management and e-technology team for timely database uploads, site deployments, and reporting of issues
• Manage database uploads to merchant preview, dev, and QA testing environments
• Coordinate and participate in daily site testing to ensure correct data integrity
• Coordinate the archiving of Website seasonal features, functionality, and products
• Other projects as assigned

Qualifications

• 2-3 years previous eCommerce, catalog or digital marketing experience.
• Advanced Excel skills
• Must have an interest in the linkage from systems to the Web, access database experience a plus
• Strong affinity for the product/concept. 
• Able to make timely decisions, anticipate problems and provide creative solutions. 
• Well-organized and extremely detail oriented. 
• Proven analytical and business planning skills. 
• Able to deal with ambiguity and a changing environment.
• Action-oriented and full of energy for challenges 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for reporting findings and collaborating with stakeholders. 
• Ability to present data and insights to non-technical audiences. 
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. 
• Strong organizational skills to meet deadlines and manage priorities. 
• Ability to perform work onsite in the San Francisco corporate office. 
• Operate a computer and communicate via telephone

 

Our Culture & Values 

We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing. 

People First 

Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:
 

Benefits

• A generous discount on all WSI brands
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health

Continued Learning

• In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities 
• Resources for self-development
• Advisor (Mentor) program
• Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series                     

 

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