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Assistant Website Merchandiser

The Web Merchandising team is a key function in the Direct to Consumer (DTC) organization that collaborates cross-functionally to help Williams Sonoma Home continue to create an immersive, digital first experience for our consumers. The team drives site merchandising strategy and execution for all categories, collaborating with marketing, buying and other operations teams to drive site implementation of the creative and content strategy, website design, consumer experience strategy and site optimization.

Overview of the Assistant Website Merchandiser role

As an Assistant Website Merchandiser, you will execute online business, merchandise, visual, and marketing strategies at the product level for your department within the Williams Sonoma Home brand to maximize sales. Identify opportunities based upon analytics to drive the digital experience, manage execution of digital assortment, recommend new changes to retain current customers and attract new customers to grow the brands reach while driving conversion. Work collaboratively cross-functionally with creative, merchandising, e-marketing, and inventory teams to ensure flawless execution. Participate in a dynamic, fast-paced, and fun team environment.

Responsibilities

1. Review and execute eCommerce Merchandising goals and strategies to achieve sales and gross margin goals
2. Implement integration and merchandising of key product areas throughout the website
3. Perform regular site tests as well as audits to ensure the correct presentation and product accuracy in key areas and manage change process
4. Partner with Inventory and Merchandising to execute seasonal deliverables and promotions
5. Maintain the web product presentation throughout the product lifecycle
6. Recommend enhancements to site merchandising features and capabilities
7. Perform and maintain competitive website analysis, keep abreast of market trends and eCommerce trends to support the short and long-term strategies
8. Review brand photography to determine if additional assets are needed
9. Oversee and attend photography process in person
10. Other projects as assigned

Criteria

• Bachelors Degree required
• 1-year+ previous eCommerce, retail, or catalog experience
• Visual display or website merchandising experience preferred
• Strong affinity for the product and brand
• Data management, product information management, and/or retail analysis experience preferred
• Ability to deal with ambiguity, fast pace and a changing environment
• Experience creating and presenting PowerPoint presentations
• Intermediate Excel skills (working knowledge with pivot tables and v-lookups)
• Ability to perform work onsite in the San Francisco office

Our Culture & Values

We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing. People First

Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available: Benefits

A generous discount on all WSI brandsA 401(k) plan and other investment opportunitiesPaid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteerHealth benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefitsTax-free commuter benefitsA wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health Continued Learning

In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI UniversityCross-brand and cross-function career opportunitiesResources for self-developmentAdvisor (Mentor) programCareer development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).

This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.

The expected starting pay range for this position is $29.20- $33.58/hr. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.