Job Details

Job Location

Corporate Headquarters - Fountain Valley, CA

Position Type

Full Time

Education Level

High School

Travel Percentage

None

Job Shift

Day

Job Category

Marketing

Description

This position is contract to hire!

USB's direct-to-consumer business has an ambitious growth agenda and is on the journey to scaling into a global organization.

The eCommerce Merchandising Associate is responsible for creating a consumer-first experience to drive sales and engagement. You will collaborate with brand teams and e-commerce leaders to build a compelling catalog of product and devise effective selling strategies. You will manage the consumer journey and shopping experience for key brands on USB's DTC channel and partner with cross-functional teams across the organization to facilitate product launches and execution. You will manage a portfolio of brands, collaborate across a robust suite of cross-functional partners, and contribute with sales reports and consumer insights. This role is customer-obsessed and trend-savvy, monitoring the retail landscape, and using financial skills, web analytics and historical sales data to drive compelling assortments and increase sales.

What Your Impact Will Be

1. Develop and maintain a product catalog across a suite of global brand partners to deliver on DTC sales goal, corporate growth strategy, and brand expansion/presence.

1. Develop and maintain full year calendar in accordance with the DTC business strategy inclusive of product launches and content activations

1. Partner with brand team across USB brands to develop the business strategy in support of both e-commerce and brand initiatives

1. Partner with marketing team to develop a compelling e-commerce offer and experience to drive customer conversion and repurchase

1. Partner with creative team to develop assets and copy in accordance with business strategy and brand guidelines

1. Drive planning and execution of all e-commerce projects, inclusive of product launches and content activations

1. Report on a per product, campaign, brand, and monthly basis, translating data into actionable insights

1. Set appropriate production quotas, sales expectations and to deliver product to financial requirements.

1. Leverage analytics to drive improvements for the product catalogue, brand portfolio, and e-commerce experience

1. Build a positive team environment and culture

POSITION SPECIFICS

1. This is a full-time position

1. Typical work hours and days are Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

1. No travel is expected for this position

1. This position is based in the Fountain Valley, CA office

1. This position requires in-office attendance at least 4-5 days per week

PAY TRANSPARENCY

1. The Company is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation. Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as your relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.

1. The Salary range for this role in Fountain Valley, CA is $75,000-$80,000.00.

1. In addition, you may be eligible for additional compensation, such as a bonus. Employees may also be eligible for a wide range of other benefits, including health & wellness benefits, retirement, time off, employee discounts, and others.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

1. 3+ years of experience or equivalent accomplishments in consumer products brand-focused business; sporting goods or apparel preferred

1. Experience in merchandise planning

1. Experience with buying/catalog planning/product development cycles and cost + benefit considerations for balancing a sales portfolio

1. Experience specifically with Shopify Platform

1. Experience in digital merchandising and/or marketing with full understanding of the consumer journey through the purchase funnel to customer retention

1. Experience managing business strategy with an ability to make quick decisions and effectively communicate updates/next steps

1. Experience working with multiple brands

1. Ability to analyze data and turn analytics into actionable insights

1. Excellent reporting and presentation skills

1. Knowledge of digital/e-commerce best practices in SEO, SEM, CRO, etc.

1. Financial model familiarity and business experience required

1. Affinity for sporting goods or apparel highly desired.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

Candidate must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with ability to: be in a stationary position 50% of the time; occasionally move about inside the office to access fine cabinets, office machinery (such as a calculator, copy machine, printer, etc.); constantly operate a computer; occasionally ascend/descend stairs; constantly position self to maintain files in file cabinets; the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations; the ability to observe details at close range (within a few feed of the observer); and frequently move boxes weighing up to  10 pounds across office for various needs. Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions if projects/opportunities arise. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.