What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Merchandising Associate position at Rhone Apparel?
About the Company:Rhone is performance driven apparel made by and for those in the pursuit of progress. Founded in 2014 by brothers Nate and Ben Checketts, we exist to inspire, equip, and support individuals in their pursuit of progress—both physically and mentally. More than just apparel, Rhone is a mindset, championing the power of being a little better every day. With a relentless focus on performance, innovation, and style, our products are engineered to move with you—wherever the pursuit takes you. By the end of 2025, Rhone will operate 22 retail stores across the U.S., each serving as a hub for community, connection, and the Forever Forward mindset.About the role: The Digital Merchandising Associate is responsible for the day-to-day execution of site merchandising to deliver a premium customer experience and drive product performance against top line revenue goals. This role plays a critical part in channel performance and works cross-functionally with Ecommerce, Merchandising, Creative, Marketing, Production, and external partners.The ideal candidate is data-driven, detail-oriented, and highly collaborative, with a strong understanding of digital merchandising best practices and the ability to iterate quickly in a fast-paced environment.Key Responsibilities: Strategically merchandise the site using performance data, customer search behavior, inventory position, marketing initiatives, and deep knowledge of the product assortment to drive conversion and revenueVisually position key marketing stories and merchandise the core funnel to align with seasonal campaigns and brand initiativesCollaborate with ecommerce stakeholders to optimize site merchandising, search functionality, navigation, and landing page experiences to improve product discoverability and conversionWork in close partnership with the Content Associate to align priorities and create a cohesive, best-in-class customer journeyExecute the end-to-end product launch process, partnering cross-functionally to ensure new products are launched accurately and on timeOwn all product imports and updates in Shopify, ensuring product data, attributes, and inputs are accurate for launches and ongoing maintenancePartner closely with Production, Technical Design, Merchandising, Creative, and Product Marketing to ensure product content, imagery, copy, and sizing information are complete and accurateEnsure pricing accuracy across the site and coordinate promotional pricing, markdowns, and sitewide promotions with internal teamsTroubleshoot and resolve site issues related to products or customer experience, including copy, tags, categorization, and navigationPartner with ecommerce vendors and platforms to continuously improve site functionality and user experienceProactively identify opportunities to improve sell-through, conversion, and engagement through A/B testing, UX enhancements, and merchandising optimizationsSupport additional initiatives and responsibilities as needed to meet business goals and contribute to overall team successConsistently embody Rhone’s core values—grit, responsibility, excellence, authenticity, and a team-centered mindsetQualifications:2 years of experience in ecommerce merchandising or a related digital commerce roleHands-on experience with ecommerce platforms and analytics tools, including Shopify and Google AnalyticsStrong proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables, to support day-to-day execution, reporting, and data maintenanceFamiliarity with A/B testing methodologies and conversion optimization best practicesExcellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skillsHighly detail-oriented with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer experiencesProactive, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to take initiative in day-to-day responsibilitiesAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneouslyPositive, team-first attitude with a collaborative and growth-oriented approachWhat you’ll get:Competitive Compensation & Bonus PlanAccess to healthcare including medical, dental, vision, and other ancillary benefits10 Company Holidays AnnuallyDiscretionary Time Off PolicyAdvancement OpportunitiesDiscount on clothing plus semi-annual gift card allotmentOther details:Job Type: Full TimeReports to: Sr. Associate, Digital MerchandisingLocation: Hybrid - Based in Stamford, CT