Associate, eCommerce Merchandising

Newell Brands; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newell Brands in Hoboken, NJ is seeking an entry-level Associate of E-Commerce Merchandising to support project intake and daily digital merchandising activities across its brand portfolio.

The role combines coordination with hands-on product content updates, content syndication, and retailer onboarding. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, eager to learn, and comfortable following established processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in E-commerce, Digital Merchandising, Content Operations, or a related field.
• Interest in learning e-commerce merchandising practices, digital shelf requirements, and product content processes.
• Familiarity with PXM or digital content platforms is a plus but not required.
• Willingness to learn systems such as Salsify, Syndigo, Stibo, AEM, Workfront, and Jira.
• Organizational skills and attention to detail with ability to track tasks and deadlines.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills across teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist with intake and tracking of digital merchandising requests, documenting requirements and routing requests based on team guidance.
• Support day-to-day e-commerce merchandising activities, including global new item setup and digital shelf readiness.
• Review product content for accuracy using retailer checklists and flag missing information for follow-up.
• Assist with content syndication and retailer onboarding activities across key retail and marketplace partners.
• Coordinate with Brand, Sales, Supply Chain, Ecommerce, IT, and other teams to collect product information and share updates.
• Help track content and project readiness, documenting data gaps or delays and elevating issues.
• Follow established digital merchandising practices and content standards.
• Perform routine product content and data checks and escalate issues when needed.
• Maintain digital merchandising tools, process documentation, and workflows.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Clear communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in E-commerce, Digital Merchandising, Content Operations, or a related field

Tools

Salsify

Syndigo

Stibo

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

Workfront

Jira

Job description

Newell Brands is a leading consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands like Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid®, Sharpie® and Yankee Candle® - and 24,000 talented teammates around the world. Our culture is built on values in action: Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership, and Leadership. We work together to win, grow, and make a real impact—supported by a high-performing, inclusive, and collaborative environment where you can be your best, every day.

The E-Commerce Merchandising team is a critical part of Newell Brands, focused on driving digital shelf readiness and delivering best-in-class consumer experiences across our retail partners. We are seeking an entry-level Associate of E-Commerce Merchandising to support project intake and day-to-day digital merchandising activities across Newell’s portfolio of brands.

This role combines project intake and coordination with hands-on support for the digital merchandising team. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented and interested in learning about product content, content syndication and retailer’s partners requirements. Familiarity with PXM platforms such as Salsify is a plus but not required.

The Associate will work closely with their manager and will help track incoming requests, coordinate tasks, update product content, and prepare products for launch across e-commerce channels. Success in this role requires attention to detail, clear communication, a willingness to learn, and the ability to follow established processes and ask for help when needed.

How You Will Contribute to Newell’s Success

• Assist with intake and tracking of digital merchandising requests, documenting requirements and routing requests based on team guidance
• Support day-to-day e-commerce merchandising activities, including global new item setup, product maintenance, and digital shelf readiness using established processes and team guidance.
• Review product content for accuracy and completeness using retailer checklists and team standards, and flag missing information for follow-up
• Assist with content syndication and retailer onboarding activities across key retail and marketplace partners
• Coordinate with Brand, Sales, Supply Chain, Ecommerce, IT, and other teams to collect product information, follow up on requests, and share updates
• Help track content and project readiness, documenting data gaps or delays and bringing them to the attention of the manager or appropriate team member
• Follow established digital merchandising practices and content standards to support content quality and consistency
• Perform routine product content and data checks using documented guidance, and elevate issues that require additional support
• Assist with maintaining digital merchandising tools, process documentation, and workflows, and share observations with the team

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in E-commerce, Digital Merchandising, Content Operations, or a related field
• Interest in learning e-commerce merchandising practices, digital shelf requirements, and product content processes
• Familiarity with Product Experience Management (PXM) or digital content platforms, including Salsify, is a plus but is not required
• Willingness to learn systems such as Salsify, Syndigo, Stibo, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), Workfront, and Jira, as relevant to the role
• Willingness to learn how product data and content move between internal systems, syndication platforms, retailers, and marketplaces
• Exposure to new item setup, product launches, content syndication, or retailer onboarding through internships, coursework, or other projects is helpful but is not required
• Organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to track tasks and deadlines and seek guidance on priorities
• Clear communication and collaboration skills, with a willingness to work with colleagues across teams
• Willingness to learn, respond to feedback, follow established processes, and complete assigned tasks with guidance from the manager and team

The New Jersey base pay range for this position is from $65,280 to $89,760. Salary will be based on prior experience related to the skills required for this position.

Newell Brands (NASDAQ: NWL) is a leading global consumer goods company with a strong portfolio of well-known brands, including Rubbermaid, Sharpie, Graco, Coleman, Rubbermaid Commercial Products, Yankee Candle, Paper Mate, FoodSaver, Dymo, EXPO, Elmer’s, Oster, NUK, Spontex and Campingaz. We are focused on delighting consumers by lighting up everyday moments. Newell Brands and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers and comply with applicable employment laws. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled are encouraged to apply.