What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ecommerce Merchandise Coordinator position at Altar'd State?
Objective
Who Are We?
Altar’d State is a rapidly growing women’s fashion brand with more than 100 boutiques throughout the country. We are a place of respite for the modern-day woman and offer a distinctive shopping experience with the latest fashion finds, the most sought after clothing and accessories and delightful home decor. At the heart of our brand is our mission to change the world. A portion of every purchase is donated to various philanthropic organizations on a local and global scale. We strive to uplift and inspire others to join our movement to stand out. for good. Our culture is Passionate, Committed, Entrepreneurial, Caring, Driven, Confident and Trusting.
Our Mission
“Stand Out. For Good”. At Altar’d State, those four words are more than just than just our motto, they are why we exist. From Mission Mondays, where 10% of our net proceeds go directly to local charitable organizations, to our long-standing partnership with Coprodeli USA, in which we are in the process of building 22 schools for impoverished communities in Peru, we are committed to giving back in meaningful ways to those in need.
Position Overview
The function of the Ecommerce Merchandise Coordinator position is to be responsible for coordination and maintenance of online merchandise on the ecommerce websites. A successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to handle large volumes of incoming product and maintain their merchandising standards regarding sample processing, studio photography, product copy, color and price. This person will also work closely with cross-functional partners across buying, planning & marketing teams.
Job Requirements
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead ecommerce sample process. This includes receiving, requesting & organization of samples, as well as processing & passing off to photography studio for imagery.
- Gather product content (samples, photos & copy) to ensure product is online prior to inventory availability.
- Maintain site products by reviewing weekly inventory reports and confirming product is available on site.
- Review the styling direction of new product images to ensure that customers receive the most helpful and accurate visual depiction of our products.
- Identify and navigate new products into site categories, based on product attributes and known customer shopping behaviors. Responsible for site product navigation maintenance, as necessary.
- Partner with marketing to build collections in support of seasonal marketing campaigns.
- Drive sales and conversion by creating unique, SEO-rich content via keywords, title tags and meta-descriptions to optimize internal & external search rankings.
- Identify and leverage information (technologies, technical specs, size charts, buying guides, etc.) that inform, educate and influence customer buying decisions.
Desired Skills and Abilities
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Detail oriented
- Strong analytical skills
- Strong business maturity and discretion in dealing with confidential information
- Ability to manage multiple and/or conflicting responsibilities
- Proven ability to multi-task and maintain organization
- Strong PC and MS Office skills. Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective influencing and interpersonal skills
- Strong aptitude to work within deadlines both independently and as part of a team
- Understands the Altar’d State culture, and ensures compliance with all Altar’d State values, practices, and operational standards
Qualifications
Desired Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree required
- Retail or ecommerce experience or an internship within e-commerce a plus
- Salesforce and Google Analytics experience preferred
