Digital Merchandiser

Job Summary

The Digital Merchandiser has primary responsibility for the execution of merchandising efforts on behalf of Paper Source eCommerce. This individual will work as part of a merchandising team, as well as in partnership with Merchandise Strategy, Category Management, Digital Operations, Digital Experience, Creative/Design, Email Marketing, and Product Data teams to ensure the highest level of eCommerce performance from designated product lines in support of the Paper Source brand and our business initiatives.

What you do:
• Implement and advise on onsite merchandising for covered product lines to drive revenue, margin, and performance goals.
• Partner with Merchandise Strategy and Category Management teams to ensure site/device merchandising is aligned with product priorities.
• Ensure product pages are optimized for the best customer experience to help drive conversion and build the basket.
• Respond to sudden changes in the business and its trends as needed to ensure best customer experience onsite and on device with regard to covered product lines.
• General merchandising maintenance of web pages, merchandising lists, promotions, and collection pages on website.
• Use analytics to develop an understanding of digital customer behavior along designated product lines and implement changes accordingly.
• Perform other tasks as needed.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving atmosphere
• Must be highly motivated and organized with a demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize appropriately.

Knowledge & Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and other Microsoft Office programs, as well as Adobe Analytics
• Book knowledge and experience with book product lines a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

An employee in this position can expect an annual salary in the range of $50,000 to 55,000, depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law.
This is a full-time job based out of our Chicago Wicker Park office.

Benefits for Full-Time (30+ Hours) Include: Sick Pay, Employee Discount, Vacation, Personal Days and Company Holidays, 401(k), Health Benefits, Disability, Life Insurance, Transit, Tuition Reimbursement.

Benefits for those who are scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week include Employee Discount, EAP and Sick Pay. For those scheduled to work between 20 and 29.99 benefits include Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay and Paid Time Off including paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Company Paid Holidays, Transit and 401(k) with Company Match. For those scheduled to work 30 hours or more benefits include Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay and Paid Time Off including paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Company Paid Holidays, 401(k) with Company Match, Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision), Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts, Healthcare Spending Account, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Transit, and Tuition Reimbursement. All benefits provided are in accordance with the terms of the current plan and may be subject to future change. Benefits may vary depending on location/state regulations. More information can be received by the recruiter or Human Resources.

EEO Statement

As an Affirmative Action Employer, Barnes & Noble hires qualified people to work for its Paper Source subsidiary to perform the many tasks necessary for the success of our business and is committed to diversity in the workplace. An essential part of this policy is providing equal employment opportunity for all. All employment practices and decisions-including those involving application procedures, recruitment or recruitment advertising, hiring, placement, job assignment, transfer, promotion, demotion, training, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, benefits, discipline, leave of absence, layoff, recall, termination and general treatment during employment-will be conducted without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression (including transgender status), hairstyle, height and/or weight, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, reproductive health decisions, or any other self-identified, perceived or actual characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.


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