Assistant Digital Merchandiser

Description

At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as the communities we serve, live and work. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet in a way that will make us proud for years to come because we believe the world is a brighter, happier place when everyone has access to the things that make them happy.

The Assistant Digital Merchant Role at Bath & Body Works supports the execution of category and site strategies to grow their businesses on a consistent, profitable basis for Bath&BodyWorks.com. The Assistant Digital Merchant aids in the creation of these strategies and tactics by developing a deep understanding of the Direct business, Stores business, target customers and the competition.

Responsibilities

Works with Manager to develop clear strategies and tactics to drive volume, customer engagement and profit for respective categories on BBW.com.Actively analyze the business to provide significant insights into performance - assessing category, customer, and shopping behavior through the digital channel. Works together with Manager to develop seasonal plans that apply historical performance and current business data Supports seasonal digital floor-sets delivering upon brand, category, and customer priorities all while providing a streamlined shopping experiencePartner with Digital Commerce Operations to provide inputs for site builds and demonstrate new toolsets to drive category results.Responsible for the execution of launch plans and set-up for product category including, but not limited line list management, digital creative requests, pricing files Partner with Digital Marketing to provide category inputs to external marketing campaign strategiesLeads the approval of product launches on site validating all customer facing content (name, description, retail, imagery) Curiosity to move processes and workflows forward – drive efficiencies and speed to eliminate duplications and enhance agilityUnderstand the competition by conducting patterning activities to find opportunities and challenges for in-season business and future directionsVisits stores regularly to proactively solicit feedback from customers and sales associatesSeen as the category guide and "go to" person by their cross-functional partners Flexible to work during off-business hours to support BBW.com

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

1+ years of merchandising experience; ecommerce and/or buying experience preferred Understanding of vertically integrated retail, discernment, and retail math skillsProficient business insight in digital metricsSystems savvy (Adobe Analytics and Salesforce preferred); ecommerce content management systemsStrong communication and presentation skills (written & verbal) Balance of creativity and conceptual thinking with analytical and project management skillsFlexibility and agility in leading sophisticated projectsDemonstrates ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional partners Detailed execution and anticipation of challenges, problem solving and follow throughSystems and computer proficiency (MS Office-Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Core Competencies

Lead with Curiosity & HumilityBuild High Performing Teams for Today & TomorrowInfluence & Inspire with Vision & PurposeObserve, Engage & ConnectStrive to Achieve Operational ExcellenceDeliver Business Results

Benefits

We invite you to join Gingham Nation, where we invest in our associates through competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities, so they can continue to be their best at work, at home, and in their communities. Benefits offered to eligible Bath and Body Works associates include a no cost mental health and well-being program, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, flexible and affordable saving programs, paid time off and a merchandise discount. Visit bbwbenefits.com for details.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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Category: Merchandising