Job Description

Support Center - Irving

As the Associate Site Merchandiser, MakerPlace, this role will partner to scale MakerPlace from its nascency to a fully operating and optimized business unit. Because MakerPlace is still a startup, this role will be dynamic and evolve as the business unit matures & evolves. As such, a self-starter with comfort in ambiguity will thrive.

Major Activities

• Help increase conversion and drive revenue by improving site merchandising strategies and supporting the content & merchandising team in the execution of approved marketing, promotional, and product launch strategies
• Daily site maintenance and walkthrough to ensure proper linking, flag product sellout, etc.
• Helps ensure content & merchandising tools are effective and efficient 
• Assist content manager, site merchandising manager, and site merchandisers in product curation, page builds, and data reports 
• Utilize data to inform cross-functional partners on trending search terms, keywords, traffic drivers, page performance, etc. 
• Visual merchandising/curation of all content-driven PLPs
• Collaborate with Growth team to identify gaps in the product assortment and win new potential sellers
• Identify trend opportunities with content utilizing search data, top categories, etc.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, Communication, or a related field required, or equivalent experience

Minimum Special Certifications or Technical Skills

• Experience using reporting tools (SQL, Looker, etc.)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and PowerPoint or equivalent Google Suite applications

Minimum Type of Experience the Job Requires

• Entry Level: 0-2 years experience in site merchandising, ecommerce, business development, visual merchandising, or equivalent

Other

• Strong consumer obsession focused on building the right site experience for our customer
• Ability to think creatively, strategically, and technically
• Passion for and understanding of trends and cultural zeitgeist 
• Collaborative, inter-personal, self-starter with a “can-do” attitude
• Resourceful self-starter who works well independently as well as part of a team and is able to adapt quickly to changing priorities 

Range 45,000.00 - 65,300.00 - 85,700.00 USD Annual

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For 50 years, Michaels has been the best place for all things creative. We strive to inspire our customers, cultivate confident leaders, and serve our communities by fostering an inclusive environment for everyone to learn, shop, and create. At Michaels, everyone has a seat at our craft table and every Team Member is encouraged to hone their craft with opportunities for personal and professional growth. From our Stores and Distribution Centers to Artistree and our Support Center, our best-in-class team is committed to delivering on our purpose to fuel the joy of creativity. As the leading creative destination in North America, we operate over 1,290 stores in 49 states and Canada and online at Michaels.com and Michaels.ca. The Michaels Companies, Inc. also owns Artistree, a manufacturer of custom and specialty framing merchandise, and MakerPlace by Michaels, a dedicated handmade goods marketplace.

Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all Makers to create, innovate and be better together.

Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).

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