Urban Outfitters Temporary Associate Digital Merchandiser

Role Summary

Urban Outfitters is looking for a Temporary Associate Digital Merchandiser who will be responsible for supporting the team in driving merchandising strategies. They will rely on data from site analytics as well as buying to help inform product prioritization for site, email and marketing messaging. Their responsibilities include cross-checking inventory, investments, and delivery dates to ensure proper flow of product messaging. This role also focuses on the execution of weekly and monthly marketing messages, as well as execution of site promos. This position requires strong collaborative and organizational skills. The Associate Merchandiser needs to multi-task, problem-solve and be pro-active. Candidates should also have an interest in current fashion and cultural trends.

Role Responsibilities

• Support divisional site merchandising via customer first strategy; optimizing product prioritization by performance and investment

• Perform regular site QA, elevating site issues and opportunities

• Partner with manager to understand site metrics for optimization relating to user behavior, product selling, customer profiles, and merchandising data.

• Create curated trend groups for site messaging and emails appropriate to customer that drive sales and support divisional priorities

• Attend weekly business meetings and find opportunities for reactionary messaging to support business needs and recap to larger team on learnings

• Launch site promotions

• Suggest taxonomy ideas for categories on a seasonal / evergreen basis based on competitive analysis

• Prioritize multiple projects including regular seasonal drops, short term sprints, and long-term enhancements to ensure site merchandising timelines are met

• Conduct regular site audits, ensuring best in class experience; product selection, placement, and site navigation

Stay informed about industry best practices, competitor activities, and emerging trends in eCommerce and website merchandising

Role Qualifications

• 1-2 years eCommerce experience

• Experience using web content management systems preferred

• Excellent organizational, time management and communication skills

• Strong affinity for the product and brand

• Able to make timely decisions, anticipate problems, and provide creative solutions.

• Intermediate Excel skills (working knowledge with pivot tables and v-lookups)

• Ability to work on multiple projects, at multiple timelines

• Pro-active with new ideas and have a healthy curiosity

Related bachelor's degree preferred

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The Perks

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EEO Statement

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