Digital Merchandise Assistant

Belk; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Belk is seeking a Digital Merchandising Assistant responsible for configuring product data and attributes to ensure the correct items appear in Belk.com. This role requires collaborating across teams to uphold attribution standards and drive accurate, customer-facing experiences.

The ideal candidate has 1-3 years in retail and strong proficiency with attribution tools, with a preference for a bachelor’s degree and strong communication skills. The role follows a hybrid in-office schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Experience with product attribution tools such as Salsify or IBM PIM.
• 1-3 years of retail experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own product attribution and ensure accurate data in Belk.com.
• Collaborate with Taxonomy, Onsite Search, and Analytics teams.
• Troubleshoot attribution issues across applications.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to implement new navigation points.
• Document processes and train teams on attribution standards.
• Maintain best practices for product attributes across business areas.
• Review product set-ups and adjust where categories are missing.
• Work in a designated hybrid in-office schedule.

Skills

Product attribution

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Salsify

IBM PIM

Job description

The Digital Merchandise Assistant is responsible for all the components of product set-up, attributing the product, as well as accuracy in the customer facing experience. This person will be held accountable in ensuring that the right product is in the right place on Belk.com. This role will entail proficiency in communication skills and the ability to work cross functionally with all levels in the company.

Essential Functions:

• Subject matter expert in product attribution
• Collaborate and work cross-functionally with stakeholders to analyze, educate, and assist in understanding standards for product attribution, i.e. Search, Taxonomy, & Analytic Teams
• Troubleshoot at all levels of the applications
• Partner with the Taxonomy, Onsite Search, and SEO teams to drive new navigation points for the website
• Coordinate and document processes, prioritize workloads, and organize training information for team and other departments
• Define, implement, & manage best practices for product attributes across all areas of business
• Accountable for all product set-ups. Review, identify and execute changes to products that do not have a category to live in on Belk.com
• Requires designated hybrid in-office work schedule

Education:

• Bachelor's degree preferred

Work Experience:

• Experience in attribution tools such as Salsify, IBM PIM, etc
• Previous experience with product attribution, preferred
• 1-3 years of retail experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Microsoft suite of applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, Power Point). Proficient in Excel
• Effective at reporting task status in a cross-functional environment
• Must have organizational, analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Must have strong interpersonal skills to meet routinely with individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines
• Strong communication Skills – both oral and written
• Functional understanding of retail business processes