Aeropostale E-Commerce Associate Site Merchant - Aeropostale - Lyndhurst NJ
Lyndhurst, NJ

Job Description

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E-COMMERCE ASSOCIATE SITE MERCHANT

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Department: E-Commerce

Reports To: E-Commerce - Site Merchant

Supervises: E-Commerce Merchandise Coordinator

General Summary: The Associate E-Commerce Merchandiser manages the demands of a cross-functional, fast-paced, entrepreneurial buying environment in the e-commerce group. She/he partners with internal teams and external vendors to successfully translate the business strategy to the ecommerce channel, satisfying the financial, technological, and operational demands of the business.

Position Responsibilities:

* Partner with chain merchants to maintain an in-depth understanding of product lines. Coordinate with chain merchants to understand selling points, pricing strategy and buy percentages.
* Work with chain merchandising leaders to develop product extensions and special offerings for the e-commerce site.
* Develop and maintain an on-line selling environment that highlights key product by season (i.e. Outfits page, Top Sellers Category, Clearance Center, Seasonal Gifts page, etc.)
* Develop, analyze and deliver merchandise reporting (i.e. top sellers, worst sellers, color selling, seasonal selling, etc.). Use reporting to develop an in-depth understanding of online product performance and customer base. Partner with planning to finalize analysis and develop action plans. Partner with chain merchandising senior leaders to execute plans.
* Translate in-store pricing and promotions strategy to e-commerce site. Develop and maintain on-line pricing strategy that coordinates with chain pricing, but at times can be e-comm exclusive. Coordinate with chain merchandising leaders for approval.
* Develop and implement cross sell strategy by season.
* Work with planning partners to develop weekly/monthly promotional cadence including Online Exclusive promotions.
* Partner with marketing team to develop marketing/promotions strategy seasonally and weekly.
* Keep atop of market trends/competitors to ensure that aeropostale.com is the site of choice for our target customer. Partner with operations team regarding customer feedback and improved customer experience.
* Monitor website to ensure that product is active on-line and appropriately displayed (image, copy, title, price, color, etc.). Work with Salesforce and internal teams to resolve any issues.
* Coordinate with Inventory Control and Production to ensure product is delivered/received/etc. in a timely fashion.
* Manage Salesforce relationship to ensure compliance with contract.
* Report to manager weekly and monthly business updates.

Position Requirements:

* Ability to build strong working relationships with cross functional teams, with special focus on financial and product-based presentations to senior leadership
* Organizational and time management skills
* Strong business analysis skills
* Computer proficiency, especially Microsoft Excel
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
* Ability to manage multiple projects and shift priorities
* Negotiation skills
* Strong fashion point of view and understanding of the juniors customer

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefit package that includes outstanding bonus potential, a casual work environment, a generous merchandise discount and realistic growth potential. Aéropostale is an equal opportunity employer, M/F.