Assistant Digital Merchant - Haven Well Within

About us Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that is both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life. About the role This position is responsible for actively assisting the Director with the strategy, development, and selection of merchandise to support the business initiatives by department and from an omni‑channel perspective for the website and emails. It involves communicating and collaborating with cross‑functional partners from a merchant POV using in‑depth analysis, both financial and trend based, and ensuring creative and marketing concepts are adopted. The impact you can have Deliver company financial objectives through a shared understanding and achievement of revenue, margin and expense management goals. On a daily/weekly/monthly basis review business results and insights to ensure all businesses are supported, including website, email, category banners, web sorts, ad banners, and trigger emails. Continue to monitor all aspects of web results, especially traffic and conversion, and make adjustments accordingly. Drive demand through effective merchandising, delivering business objectives and supporting creative concepts and merchandise stories. Create web shops and homepages to test and move forward with best practices to drive sales and conversion results. Build email cadence with compelling stories and product to support traffic and conversion goals. Partner with merchants in supporting merchandising stories and investments to enhance web and email experience; work with e‑commerce team to establish best practices to drive sales and conversion. Create the direct e‑commerce merchandising strategy to achieve and exceed e‑commerce and Talbot’s acquisition and retention goals. Use partnerships to enhance exposure to these businesses; focus on testing, emails and segmentation, unique landing pages, banners, trigger personalized emails, and other tactics. You'll bring to the role Bachelor’s degree 0–2 years experience in a buying, planning, and/or inventory management role preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills Innate sense of fashion and ability to analyze and translate trends Possess analytical skills, ability to draw smart conclusions and make thoughtful recommendations Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, prioritize and complete tasks on tight deadlines Excellent attention to detail, understands importance of accuracy and thorough completion of tasks Benefits You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies. Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands. A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities. Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Time off – paid time off & holidays The target salary range for this role is: $55,000 – $60,000 On‑site: This position works on‑site at least 4 days per week consistent with the needs of the business at our Talbots office in Hingham, MA . Position Type Regular/Full time Location: Corporate Office‑Talbots‑Hingham, MA 02043 Equal Employment Opportunity The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr MarketingHQ