Online Merchandising Coordinator

Overview

The Online Merchandising Coordinator plays a key role in onboarding all new products to our website, ensuring the timing is in sync with our brick and mortar stores. This position will support administrative and tactical functions of the Online Merchandising team and will assist in coordinating the visual display of our e-commerce site. Our Online Merchandising Coordinator will need to possess the ability to work within aggressive deadlines within a fast paced environment. This position works closely with Buying, Creative, Marketing, Visual Sales and Technology to enhance and build the online assortment, product information, category information and website merchandising. This is a full-time, hourly, non-exempt position.

Position Reports To

Online Merchandising Manager

What We Stand For  

Established in 1978, The Container Store has grown to be the leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products in the United States and the only national retailer solely devoted to the category. We provide creative, multifunctional, customizable storage and organization solutions that help our customers save time, save space and improve the quality of their lives. We foster a culture built around our Foundation Principles, which define how we approach our relationships with our employees, vendors, customers and communities and influence every aspect of our business. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages and owns new products process; managing cross functional partnerships while proactively working towards expected launch dates
• Owns routing process within new product setup process and follow up
• Assists Online Merchandising Manger with daily validation of execution
• Works weekly reports and keeps Online Merchandising team updated on status and follows through on action items
• Understands and manages weekly analytical reporting pertaining to the overall business
• Provides Creative, Marketing, Social and Public Relations departments with product information based on weekly meetings/schedules
• Assists Online Merchandising team with testing Homepage and Campaign Page process, UGC (User Generated Content), creating links and other ad hoc requests
• Assists in executing overall e-commerce merchandising strategy
• Reviews site, customer feedback, online analytics and product photography to make recommendations to enhance overall customer experience
• Responsible for maintaining discretion related to all confidential/sensitive company and customer information
• Performs all other assigned duties

We believe in taking care of our team. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that goes beyond just health insurance (though we've got that covered too!). Here at The Container Store, we're passionate about helping you contain your health, grow your career, and find balance in your life.

Here's a peek at what you can expect:

• Competitive health, dental, and vision plans to keep you and your loved ones well.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with optional investment guidance and assistance offered through Fidelity.
• Unique "1equals3" website for easy access to your benefits information and company updates.
• We've got your back! Competitive sick pay and PTO plan to ensure you can take time off to recharge and come back feeling your best.

For our full-time associates, we offer even more:

• Peace-of-mind benefits: Basic life insurance, disability insurance options, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Family-focused support: Considerate parental leave policies, adoption and surrogacy assistance, and fertility & maternity support program
• Work-life balance boosters: Paid holidays, gym membership discounts, and a qualified transportation benefits program to save on commutes.
• Discounts galore: Enjoy a hefty discount on our amazing products, including merchandise, custom spaces, and services, gift cards, and pet insurance (because fur-babies matter!).
• Recognition you deserve: We honor our employees with service awards and retirement gifts, celebrate those who exemplify our core principles, and recognize exceptional daily contributions.
• Thriving with diversity: Participate in our Employee Resource and Affinity Groups and help guide how we give back to the community, while having a space to connect, support one another, and celebrate cultural heritages.

But that's not all! We offer a fun and collaborative work environment where you can learn, grow, and make a real difference.

Experience and Skills Required

• College degree preferred
• Minimum 1-3 years professional experience; Ecommerce experience preferred
• MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point); HTML knowledge a plus
• Working knowledge of online analytics platforms, Adobe analytics preferred
• Based in Dallas/Ft. Worth area
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and a safe manner
• Is committed to working scheduled hours and has the flexibility to work additional hours based on changing business needs
• Knowledge of industry business and passion for following trends in the industry
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, at all levels within and outside the organization
• Ability to quickly separate the mission-critical tasks from the lower priority tasks; focuses on the most value-added projects of the day or week
• Flexible, with a positive attitude and passion for knowledge
• Strong time management and organizational skills with the ability to successfully manage multiple projects at once
• Possess focused attention to detail and solid organizational and prioritization skills while working quickly and accurately under pressure
• Makes strategic and effective decisions in the best interest of our customers and our company, taking care to objectively process information
• Ability to work within and exemplify The Container Store brand which we describe as matchless, fun, authentic, team-focused and life-changing

The Container Store promotes a smoke-free, drug-free environment. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with the

Americans with Disabilities Act 

Stores Physical Requirements

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