Williams-Sonoma
Director, Website Merchandising
Williams-Sonoma, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
About the RoleThe Director, Website Merchandising leads the merchandising strategy and execution for the direct to customer channel executed primarily on the website to drive sales, profit and engagement goals.Identify opportunities and recommend new concepts for the channel to enhance the brand.You're excited about this opportunity because you will...Lead a team of Website Merchandising Managers and Merchandise Analysts to launch product assortments, promotions, and contentonthe websiteWork closely with Brand Merchandising to reviewfinancialplans,merchandisinggoalsand marketing concepts, anddevelop website merchandisingstrategies to achievethem. Build these strategies pre-season to launch new seasonal product and marketing, but also optimize the merchandising of the site regularly in season, both with the goal of driving budgeted sales and growing site KPIs.Strategize and execute website navigation and content to create an inspiring, rich, easy user experienceCommunicate and execute thevisualmerchandising strategyfor the website. Responsiblefor the integration and merchandising of key product areas throughout website.Regularly analyze salesand digital KPIsfor eCommerce to informopportunities for the channel.Communicate opportunities and findings to crossfunctionalpartners.Collaboratewithdigitalcreative team to develop image, content, features, promos, and landing pages within website to drive product salesIn partnership with Site Operations team lead, oversee the daily and seasonal website user acceptance testing and go live deadlines.Participate indailysite testing in order to ensure correct presentation and product data integrityIn partnership with web analytics / testing, inform A/B and multi-variate testing for site optimizationPartial ownership of merchandise assortment data base, and integration of this system with web content management systemFacilitate asset creation process for both digital and print, working with in partnership with merchandising, creative, and content teams, including analysis of catalog performanceAttend key product developmentand asset creationmeetingsKeep abreast of market trends, consumer trends, competition, customer service issues, and eCommerce technology and dynamicsOther projects as assignedEvening and weekend work requiredKey Cross Functional Partners: Brand Merchandising, Digital Creative, Creative/Content, Site Operations, Email Marketing
Why you will love working at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.We're a successful, fast-growing company with an entrepreneurial vibeA technologically and data-driven businessCompetitive salaries and comprehensive health benefitsWe're at the forefront of tech and retail, redefining technology for the next generationWe're passionate about our internal and external clients and live/breathe the client experienceWe get to be creative dailyA smart, experienced leadership team that wants to do it right and is open to new ideasWe believe in autonomy and reward taking initiativeWe have fun!
We're excited about you because...4+years of previous eCommerceexperience, preferably in B2C/retailVisual display or website merchandising experienceProven analytical, business planning skillsAble to make timely decisions, anticipate problems and provide creative solutionsWell-organized, detail orientedAble tostay focused and calm in anambiguous, fast paced,and changing environmentHighly collaborative -able to work cross-functionally to achieve objectivesOwnership attitude - drives to achieve goals using resourcefulness, tenacity, and collaboration to do soStrong affinity for the product/conceptStrong computer skills. Must have strong experience with Excel/spreadsheet applications, content management systems, and web analytics tools (preferably Adobe Analytics).
Technical Competencies required: ***HM: List any technical requirements, if applicable. For example:Deep understanding of numerous networking protocols such as OSPF, BGP, VRRP, DNS, DHCP, proxy functions (forward and reverse), security protocols (IPSec, SSL, etc.), real-time protocols for voice (Skinny, SIP, H.323, MGCP), in addition to WAN communications protocols including MPLS, DWDM, OC carrier, BRI/PRIFamiliarization with cloud/storage servicesBasic scripting skills in Python, Perl, iRules, TCL, Chef/Puppet or Go a plus
Physical Requirements:Ability to sit for prolonged periods of timeAbility to type on a keyboard and operate a PCAbility to converse over a telephoneAbility to work in office and perform in corporate environment
Benefits:Once you are here, you can look forward to a wide variety of benefits designed to help you grow, personally and professionally, to keep you healthy, to prepare you for the unexpected, to care for your family and to build a secure future. Depending on your position and your location, here's a look at what you might be eligible for:A generous discount on all Williams Sonoma Inc. brands through multiple shopping channelsA 401(k) plan and other investment opportunitiesPaid vacations, holidays and other time-off programsHealth benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care tax-free spending accounts; medical, family and bereavement leave; same-sex domestic partner benefits; short- and long-term disability programs; life and travel insurance; an employee assistance programTax-free commuter benefitsA wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional healthIn-person and online learning opportunities through WSI UniversityCross-brand and cross-function career opportunitiesLocation specific sample salesA business casual work environmentSan Francisco based bike share programTime off to volunteerMatching donations to qualifying nonprofit organizationsCompany-sponsored community involvementVarious discounts on local businesses
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 immigrationWilliams-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 $176,000 - $188,000 annually. 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.
Why you will love working at Williams-Sonoma, Inc.We're a successful, fast-growing company with an entrepreneurial vibeA technologically and data-driven businessCompetitive salaries and comprehensive health benefitsWe're at the forefront of tech and retail, redefining technology for the next generationWe're passionate about our internal and external clients and live/breathe the client experienceWe get to be creative dailyA smart, experienced leadership team that wants to do it right and is open to new ideasWe believe in autonomy and reward taking initiativeWe have fun!
We're excited about you because...4+years of previous eCommerceexperience, preferably in B2C/retailVisual display or website merchandising experienceProven analytical, business planning skillsAble to make timely decisions, anticipate problems and provide creative solutionsWell-organized, detail orientedAble tostay focused and calm in anambiguous, fast paced,and changing environmentHighly collaborative -able to work cross-functionally to achieve objectivesOwnership attitude - drives to achieve goals using resourcefulness, tenacity, and collaboration to do soStrong affinity for the product/conceptStrong computer skills. Must have strong experience with Excel/spreadsheet applications, content management systems, and web analytics tools (preferably Adobe Analytics).
Technical Competencies required: ***HM: List any technical requirements, if applicable. For example:Deep understanding of numerous networking protocols such as OSPF, BGP, VRRP, DNS, DHCP, proxy functions (forward and reverse), security protocols (IPSec, SSL, etc.), real-time protocols for voice (Skinny, SIP, H.323, MGCP), in addition to WAN communications protocols including MPLS, DWDM, OC carrier, BRI/PRIFamiliarization with cloud/storage servicesBasic scripting skills in Python, Perl, iRules, TCL, Chef/Puppet or Go a plus
Physical Requirements:Ability to sit for prolonged periods of timeAbility to type on a keyboard and operate a PCAbility to converse over a telephoneAbility to work in office and perform in corporate environment
Benefits:Once you are here, you can look forward to a wide variety of benefits designed to help you grow, personally and professionally, to keep you healthy, to prepare you for the unexpected, to care for your family and to build a secure future. Depending on your position and your location, here's a look at what you might be eligible for:A generous discount on all Williams Sonoma Inc. brands through multiple shopping channelsA 401(k) plan and other investment opportunitiesPaid vacations, holidays and other time-off programsHealth benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance; health and dependent care tax-free spending accounts; medical, family and bereavement leave; same-sex domestic partner benefits; short- and long-term disability programs; life and travel insurance; an employee assistance programTax-free commuter benefitsA wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional healthIn-person and online learning opportunities through WSI UniversityCross-brand and cross-function career opportunitiesLocation specific sample salesA business casual work environmentSan Francisco based bike share programTime off to volunteerMatching donations to qualifying nonprofit organizationsCompany-sponsored community involvementVarious discounts on local businesses
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 immigrationWilliams-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 $176,000 - $188,000 annually. 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.