Ecommerce Web Merchandising Assistant

We have a core belief that our toxic, sedentary lifestyles are making humans, and the planet, sick. So we’re on a mission to change it.

We’re a bunch of outsiders, dreamers, entrepreneurs, rebels and activists who fight for full regeneration of our people and planet. We move furiously fast in an ever-changing ecosystem, and we also fail fast, learn, get back up and try again. To thrive in this slightly crazy atmosphere, we’re also a bunch of mates, doing cool things and supporting each other along the way.

Celebrating the outdoors isn’t just something we talk about - when the seasons change we’re out there to mark it. Exploring, sharing, workshopping, camping and enjoying local produce (and wine) is all part of it. Ideally you already love the natural world, or you are eager to get out there, learn and get involved. You’ll be supported and encouraged all the way.

We are a footwear company, a health and wellbeing company, and an evolving bunch of activists. And we’re searching for brilliant humans with exceptional skills and talent to help us make this dream into a reality.

Does the shoe fit? Read on…

The Ecommerce Web Merchandising Assistant is responsible for supporting our Ecommerce Trade Manager in the merchandising and optimisation of our websites. Ensuring products are launched and merchandised in a timely fashion to support marketing activity, promotions and site conversion.This person will continuously review the site and use reporting to spot and rectify errors as well as identify optimisation opportunities to support the customer journey and drive conversion, working with marketing and categories to support activity and trade.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• Creating and maintaining catalogue product and category hierarchy on website and ensure that all SKUs are merchandised within the correct categories. Navigate through site and check for accuracy on an on-going basis.
• Utilising reporting to gain insight and effectively merchandise sites in accordance with localised product availability and demand to support customer journey and conversion. Track and report on changes to improve future merch decisions.
• Carry out daily site walk-throughs to ensure merchandising is consistent and aligned with brand expectations and regional sales. Report any issues where necessary to relevant teams.
• Regularly checking and ensuring the websites are displaying the correct pricing and product information by region. Address and report any anomalies.
• Monitoring and reporting on site searches to support search conversion optimisation by region, reviewing poor converting terms and high search terms etc.
• Using findings from search reporting to suggest possible areas for localised content or improvements to navigation to support customer journey and conversion.
• Working with Content, Marketing and Category teams to align content with Marketing/ Trading calendar, ensuring content is aligned with seasonal launches/promotions and website is kept current and up to date.
• Supporting Trade manager in day to day reporting across all sites to inform the business on performance as and when required.
• Supporting launch and continued merchandising and conversion optimisation of content for the new DE site.

WHAT WE'D LOVE TO SEE FROM YOU

• Minimum 2-3 years of experience working in Ecommerce.
• Experience working in online retail.
• Experience in Magento a benefit.
• Experience in online visual merchandising, UX and optimisation.
• Knowledge of Google Analytics or Adobe Analytics
• Good understanding of using Excel for reporting.
• Analytical skills to analyse reporting and turn into actions.
• Good communication skills and an eye for detail.

JUST IN CASE YOU WERE WONDERING..

• This is a full time position.
• We are based in the UK and are mostly working flexibly from home, meeting up in person as each team requires. You will be required to attend few team and company events each year - please feel free to reach out to us if you'd like further information on this!

Vivobarefoot believes that diversity is the essence of its ecosystem. We encourage diversity of thought and believe that it enables creativity and innovation to flourish. Our mission is to create a fair and equitable workplace where people thrive and are empowered to become their true selves at work. We believe that feedback and fostering collaboration will allow employees to blaze new trails and enjoy every aspect of the Vivobarefoot community.

Every opportunity for recruiting a new member of the Vivobarefoot family should be an opportunity for us to introduce fresh perspectives, talent and skills into our community. Therefore, our commitment is to recruit regardless of race, colour, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, national or social origin, gender identity, age or any other characteristics protected by law. We look forward to walking this barefoot journey with you!