JOB TITLE: Web Copywriter / PIIM Analyst

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE: Reports to the PIM Manager – Home Office

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NA

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt – Full Time

DEPARTMENT: Web

LOCATION: In-office at the Lynnwood Home Office

POSITION SUMMARY: Creates and maintains all product copy including relevant meta data for the Zumiez website, print catalog, outfit guides, hard launches and pre-sales. Assists the Distribution Center and our 600 stores by ensuring that all product owned by Zumiez is ready to sell as soon as possible. People in this role are crucial to the support of the PIM team as they are responsible for producing, proofreading, requesting samples and tracking product from the time a buyer places a purchase order all the way to its destination, our customer. This role makes sure that the product has great copy, has been categorized, has a photo, and is online and ready to sell. PIM Analysts have a direct impact on the sales goals of the web and company through effective copy, overseeing/improving the production process and thorough reporting and clear communication.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily item copy creation/editing/updating product titles, descriptions, and details in an engaging and Search Engine Optimized manner.
• Provide copy that is brand appropriate, informative and accurate.
• Daily peer proof reading/editing.
• Update product attributes in e-commerce platform.
• Research vendor websites for additional product info.
• Maintain clean sample flow through consistent product receiving, storage, tracking, transfers, and requests from/to multiple locations and departments.
• Problem solves issues ensuring that product is available online as soon as possible and is accurately displayed.
• Execute mass product information edits sometimes updating hundreds of products at one time.
• Upload US/Canada crossover product information daily.
• Assists with production of catalog, hard-launch, outfit guide or pre-sale items as well as any related tasks associated with getting products online.
• Creates and runs reports as needed to support having as many products online as possible.
• Assist with quarterly inventory execution.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Team oriented individual willing to help anywhere possible.
• Ability to multitask and switch between tasks.
• Understanding of core MS Excel functions. (VLOOKUP's and Pivot Tables)
• Understanding who the Zumiez customer is, the brands we carry, and any applicable current market trends.
• Proven copy writing skills or ability to showcase writing ability.
• Excellent analytical, communication and strong typing skills.
• Excellent time management, ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.

EXPERIENCE and EDUCATION:

• High School Degree or GED Required.
• Experience with basic SEO requirements in product merchandising.
• Experience in an E-commerce platform.
• Copywriting experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; distinguish colors and materials.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in an office environment. The noise level is generally moderate.
• Ability to sit in a stationary position in an office environment for extended periods of time and work on a PC.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery. (Ladders/ Hand Trucks/ Etc.)
• Frequently moves boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.

BENEFITS:

• Salary Range: $18.50 - $22.00/hourly
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, following an initial wait period.
• 401k after meeting qualifications
• Short Term Incentive Eligible
• Bonus Eligible
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Stock Purchase Program
• Open, casual, pet-friendly office environment
• Employee Discount on Zumiez product
• On-site skate park, on-site cafeteria

JOB TITLE: Web Copywriter / PIIM Analyst

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE: Reports to the PIM Manager – Home Office

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: NA

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt – Full Time

DEPARTMENT: Web

LOCATION: In-office at the Lynnwood Home Office

POSITION SUMMARY: Creates and maintains all product copy including relevant meta data for the Zumiez website, print catalog, outfit guides, hard launches and pre-sales. Assists the Distribution Center and our 600 stores by ensuring that all product owned by Zumiez is ready to sell as soon as possible. People in this role are crucial to the support of the PIM team as they are responsible for producing, proofreading, requesting samples and tracking product from the time a buyer places a purchase order all the way to its destination, our customer. This role makes sure that the product has great copy, has been categorized, has a photo, and is online and ready to sell. PIM Analysts have a direct impact on the sales goals of the web and company through effective copy, overseeing/improving the production process and thorough reporting and clear communication.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Daily item copy creation/editing/updating product titles, descriptions, and details in an engaging and Search Engine Optimized manner.
• Provide copy that is brand appropriate, informative and accurate.
• Daily peer proof reading/editing.
• Update product attributes in e-commerce platform.
• Research vendor websites for additional product info.
• Maintain clean sample flow through consistent product receiving, storage, tracking, transfers, and requests from/to multiple locations and departments.
• Problem solves issues ensuring that product is available online as soon as possible and is accurately displayed.
• Execute mass product information edits sometimes updating hundreds of products at one time.
• Upload US/Canada crossover product information daily.
• Assists with production of catalog, hard-launch, outfit guide or pre-sale items as well as any related tasks associated with getting products online.
• Creates and runs reports as needed to support having as many products online as possible.
• Assist with quarterly inventory execution.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Team oriented individual willing to help anywhere possible.
• Ability to multitask and switch between tasks.
• Understanding of core MS Excel functions. (VLOOKUP's and Pivot Tables)
• Understanding who the Zumiez customer is, the brands we carry, and any applicable current market trends.
• Proven copy writing skills or ability to showcase writing ability.
• Excellent analytical, communication and strong typing skills.
• Excellent time management, ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.

EXPERIENCE and EDUCATION:

• High School Degree or GED Required.
• Experience with basic SEO requirements in product merchandising.
• Experience in an E-commerce platform.
• Copywriting experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear; distinguish colors and materials.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in an office environment. The noise level is generally moderate.
• Ability to sit in a stationary position in an office environment for extended periods of time and work on a PC.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office machinery. (Ladders/ Hand Trucks/ Etc.)
• Frequently moves boxes weighing up to 50 lbs.

BENEFITS:

• Salary Range: $18.50 - $22.00/hourly
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, following an initial wait period.
• 401k after meeting qualifications
• Short Term Incentive Eligible
• Bonus Eligible
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Leave
• Stock Purchase Program
• Open, casual, pet-friendly office environment
• Employee Discount on Zumiez product
• On-site skate park, on-site cafeteria