What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandiser position at Willis Automotive?
Willis Automotive is a family and locally owned automotive group located in Des Moines, IA. We carry INFINITI, Cadillac, Lexus, MINI Cooper, Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo, Chevrolet, and Nissan. Our growing company also includes Collision, Detail, and Reconditioning teams. At Willis Automotive, we adhere to our six core values to maintain a tradition of automotive excellence and service leadership for all of our guests!
Willis Automotive Offers:
- A great benefits package, available the first month following 30 days of employment, which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, plus additional supplemental insurances
- 401k with company match
- Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
- Employee discounts at all locations
- Paid training and development on and off-site
- Employee appreciation: employee of the month, food trucks, community involvement, discounted event tickets, and more!
Primary Function:
Under the direct supervision of the Merchandising Manager, this position assists with the photography of our inventory and ensuring all proper photos are captured. Exercises independent judgment and discretion in work performed. Performs all duties within the objectives, standards, and policies of Willis Automotive.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Write short new and pre-owned vehicle descriptions for our websites
- Upload digital vehicle photos to our online inventory tool
- Utilize daily data feeds to analyze and track trending successful vehicle photos and descriptions in order to improve response rates
- Maintain photography and vehicle sticker supplies
- Engage with sales team in order to provide maximum results from our online presence
What we need from you:
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Writing skills: Ability to write vehicle descriptions in a professional manner and utilize accurate AP style
- Computer skills: Able to learn quickly and use uploader tool for website merchandising, manufacturer websites, proficient in MS Office, and basic photo/video editing knowledge
- Time Management: Able to consistently meet daily deadlines for vehicle descriptions and photo/video uploads
- General Business: efficient in scheduling/prioritizing tasks and communicating updates as necessary, able to multitask multiple projects