Merchandising Manager

Merchandising Manager

Our client, a leading organization in the consumer products industry, is seeking a Merchandising Manager to join their team. As a Merchandising Manager, you will be part of the Digital Merchandising Department supporting global eCommerce and marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have strategic thinking, strong analytical skills, and excellent collaboration abilities, which will align successfully in the organization.

Position Summary:

Role: Merchandising Manager

Location: El Segundo, CA. Duration: 5 months with the possibility of extension

Pay Rate: $48.00 - $52.00 (Rates dependent upon experience level)

Team & Role Overview:

The Manager Digital Merchandising is responsible for creating a data-driven and consumer-first site experience to drive indirect sales and engagement. You will partner with the brand and marketing teams to define a compelling product offer, selling strategy, and use data to improve the digital customer experience in partnership with key stakeholders across the e-commerce organization globally. This role focuses on merchandising and site content management for the U.S. and EMEA Mattel websites, with responsibility for managing one direct report. Mattel is seeking a skilled and agile Merchandiser to collaborate across eCommerce, brand marketing, product management, production, and operations. This role will work closely with global teams to ensure a consistent approach across websites worldwide, in a temporary capacity.

Key responsibilities:

• Drive sales and conversion on our Mattel Shop website globally by leveraging digital merchandising best practices.
• Partner with Global Brand Teams to identify merchandising strategies for key products, marketing messages, and on-site experiences to support the brand, retail partners and direct-to-consumer sales.
• Partner with cross functional teams to launch new products and new site features on the global websites.
• Develop the site content calendar that aligns with the company and brands priorities.
• Brief creative partners on all site assets required to get an outstanding customer experience.
• Utilize web analytics tools to evaluate site performance and develop data driven business strategies that drive improvements in Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

Candidate Requirements Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 8+ years work experience, preferably from a toy, retail or consumer products company.
• Prior work experience in ecommerce-related marketing and/or merchandising, including working with multi-disciplinary cross-functional teams is required.
• Experience leading, communicating, and aligning in a complex environment across multiple constituencies.
• Excellent relationship-building skills, able to navigate internal and external stakeholders with ease.
• Strong history of utilizing data, analytics and insights to drive business decisions.
• Knowledge of Shopify interface.
• Project management experience including the utilization of key tools such as Monday.com.
• Experience working with EMEA or other regions is a plus.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Education:

• Degree in Business, Management, Marketing or a related field.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• 401(k)
• Weekly Pay