Assistant eCommerce Merchandiser – Apparel

DICK'S Sporting Goods; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK’S Sporting Goods is seeking an entry‑level E‑commerce Merchandising Assistant to support daily product setup, content accuracy, and campaign execution. You will work across product pages, collections, and promotional assets to ensure timely go‑live and correct taxonomies.

You will collaborate with Content and Marketing teams, assist with site issue resolution, and help prepare performance summaries to inform merchandising opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, MIS, Merchandising.
• <1 years experience in Marketing, Retail, Ecommerce.

Responsibilities

• Executes daily and weekly eCommerce merchandising tasks, including product setup, creative placement, and sorting adjustments as directed by the eCommerce Merchandiser Manager, Senior Manager, Director or Senior Director.
• Maintains content accuracy across product pages, category pages, and collection pages - ensuring taxonomy, attribution, imagery, copy, pricing, and navigation are correct and up to date.
• Supports taxonomy and navigation updates, ensuring products are properly classified and discoverable on site.
• Manages preview, validation, and launch of live products, flagging issues and ensuring on‑time go‑live in partnership with Content teams.
• Assists with homepage, email, and campaign placements, preparing assets and confirming execution details.
• Supports setup and execution of site‑wide campaigns and special projects (e.g., Holiday, Fan Shop, Clearance Shop) as assigned.
• Coordinates with Content team members and vendors to ensure timely delivery of product content - including copy, imagery, attribution, and product specifications aligned with launch timelines and our high eCommerce merchandising standards.
• Assists Marketing with execution tasks across Email, SMS, Social Media, and Performance Marketing channels as needed.
• Supports eCommerce teams in identifying and resolving site issues, escalating to appropriate Tech and operations partners
• Coordinates with Merchandising counterparts on new assortment launch timelines, promotional calendars, and content readiness to ensure seamless day‑to‑day execution.
• Helps maintain internal trackers, calendars, and documentation to keep the team organized and on schedule.
• Pulls and organizes category and site performance data including sales, conversion, traffic to support reporting and recaps.
• Assists in preparing regular performance summaries and ad‑hoc reports as directed by Manager
• Begins to develop familiarity with competitive and best‑in‑class online merchandising strategies by reviewing competitor sites and contributing observations to inform our eCommerce Merchandising opportunities.
• Gains exposure to assortment discussions, promotional planning, and seasonal strategy through participation in team and cross‑functional meetings.
• Actively seeks to learn eCommerce merchandising fundamentals, site tools, analytics platforms, and the broader retail business to gain foundational knowledge to support career growth.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, MIS, Merchandising

Job description

DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

eCommerce Merchandising Execution & Operations

• Executes daily and weekly eCommerce merchandising tasks, including product setup, creative placement, and sorting adjustments as directed by the eCommerce Merchandiser Manager, Senior Manager, Director or Senior Director
• Maintains content accuracy across product pages, category pages, and collection pages - ensuring taxonomy, attribution, imagery, copy, pricing, and navigation are correct and up to date.
• Supports taxonomy and navigation updates, ensuring products are properly classified and discoverable on site.
• Manages preview, validation, and launch of live products, flagging issues and ensuring on‑time go‑live in partnership with Content teams.
• Assists with homepage, email, and campaign placements, preparing assets and confirming execution details.
• Supports setup and execution of site‑wide campaigns and special projects (e.g., Holiday, Fan Shop, Clearance Shop) as assigned.

Content Coordination & Cross‑Functional Support

• Coordinates with Content team members and vendors to ensure timely delivery of product content - including copy, imagery, attribution, and product specifications aligned with launch timelines and our high eCommerce merchandising standards.
• Assists Marketing with execution tasks across Email, SMS, Social Media, and Performance Marketing channels as needed.
• Supports eCommerce teams in identifying and resolving site issues, escalating to appropriate Tech and operations partners
• Coordinates with Merchandising counterparts on new assortment launch timelines, promotional calendars, and content readiness to ensure seamless day‑to‑day execution.
• Helps maintain internal trackers, calendars, and documentation to keep the team organized and on schedule.

Reporting, Learning & Business Exposure

• Pulls and organizes category and site performance data including sales, conversion, traffic to support reporting and recaps.
• Assists in preparing regular performance summaries and ad‑hoc reports as directed by Manager
• Begins to develop familiarity with competitive and best‑in‑class online merchandising strategies by reviewing competitor sites and contributing observations to inform our eCommerce Merchandising opportunities.
• Gains exposure to assortment discussions, promotional planning, and seasonal strategy through participation in team and cross‑functional meetings.
• Actively seeks to learn eCommerce merchandising fundamentals, site tools, analytics platforms, and the broader retail business to gain foundational knowledge to support career growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, MIS, Merchandising
• <1 years experience in Marketing, Retail, Ecommerce

Virtual Requirements

• Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.
• Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.

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