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Manager Online Merchandising [22/12/2009]
Position Description
JOB PURPOSE
• The Manager of Online Merchandising will perform all merchandising for US and Canadian E-Commerce websites, developing and communicating strategic merchandise plans that meet the merchandising, marketing, and financial objectives of thebodyshop-usa.com. In particular, the Merchandising Manager will be responsible for managing the business’ average transaction size, units per transaction, and gross profit.
Primary Responsibilities
• Develop the creative brief for each scheduled promotional event, selecting featured products for the site and setting messaging strategy as to how to communicate the benefits of products to customers online.
• Work closely with Production and Creative Teams to ensure that product and promotional messaging are clearly and consistently conveyed through website creative.
• Provide Web Production with updated event briefs, value offer SKU lists, new product categorization, and subcategory rankings for each event.
• Conduct ongoing analyses to improve E-Commerce performance using Web Analytics (e.g., free shipping, gift with purchase); own analysis on SKU performance, sell-through, and selection.
• Liaise with the Commercial team to communicate E-Commerce business strategies and trends as well as event plans to ensure optimal inventory levels; coordinate resolution of out-of-stock issues.
• Optimize Onsite Search and Product Recommendations using 3rd party tools
• Work with Creative team to develop content/landing pages to help merchandise product and increase customer engagement with our website.
Other Responsibilities
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.
• Responsible for maintaining the ethical standards of The Body Shop including minimizing the environmental, health and safety risks in the workplace. Report potential risks, near misses and real accidents to relevant managers.
Experience:
• Individual must be organized, professional and self-motivated.
• Prior Online Merchandising experience is required.
• Familiarity with Coremetrics or similar web analytics tool required.
• Experience developing a creative brief and working with a creative team preferred.
• Experience with ATG recommendations and Omniture Onsite Search preferred.
ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES – (Job Qualifications/Experience) –
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in consumer online retailing.
• Well-versed in online merchandising techniques and tools; traditional (offline) merchandising experience also helpful.
• Experienced in using analytics tools to understand customer behavior and respond with merchandising activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and managerial skills.
Job Type:
Contract/Temp
Location:
Nevada-Las Vegas
Salary:
[n/a]
Date available:
now
Experience Skills:
Manager
Company:
The Body Shop
Company Description:
"The business of business should not just be about money, it should be about responsibility. It should be about public good, not private greed." Dame Anita Roddick. Human Rights Activist. Founder of The Body Shop The Body Shop International plc is a global manufacturer and retailer of naturally inspired, ethically produced beauty and cosmetics products. Founded in the UK in 1976 by Dame Anita Roddick, we now have over 2,400 stores in 61 countries, with a range of over 1,200 products. against animal testing Every one of our products is animal cruelty free and vegetarian. In fact we were the first international cosmetics brand to be recognized under the Humane Cosmetics Standard for our Against Animal Testing policy. for trading fairly We believe in fair trade to such an extent, that over 20 years ago we set up our own fair trade programme, called Community Trade. We believe this level of commitment to trading fairly is unique in the cosmetics industry. Community Trade now works with over 30 suppliers in more than 20 countries, providing over 25,000 people across the globe with essential income to build their futures. Most of our products contain Community Trade ingredients. our five core values The Body Shop is a leader in promoting greater corporate transparency, and we have been a force for positive social and environmental change through our campaigns around our five core Values: Support Community Trade, Defend Human Rights, Against Animal Testing, Activate Self-Esteem, and Protect Our Planet. our charitable foundation We also have our own charity, The Body Shop Foundation. Launched in 1990 (registered charity no. 802757) we give financial support to pioneering, frontline organisations that otherwise have little hope of conventional funding. The Foundation's focus is to assist those working to achieve progress in the areas of human and civil rights, environmental and animal protection.
Company Website:
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