Digital Product Merchandising Specialist

Ulta Beauty; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

At Ulta Beauty, a leading beauty retailer, the Digital Product Merchandising Specialist I plays a key role in enhancing web content to drive traffic and conversions. This position collaborates with vendors and internal teams to ensure top-quality product presentation and content management on their e-commerce platform.

Benefits

Paid time off

Health benefits

Dental and vision benefits

Life and disability benefits

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of eCommerce experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and other Office software tools a must.
• Experience with web platform and/or data management system preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage buyer and vendor relationships to gather product content.
• Utilize web platform to create, update, and manage product content.
• Ensure SEO best practices are maintained for product and meta descriptions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Tools

Excel

Product information management tool

Job description

OVERVIEW

Discover the possibilities of our progressive, omnichannel approach to beauty retail. At Ulta Beauty, our E-commerce associates sit at the cutting edge of our efforts to reimagine the future of retail. Through a full suite of new and emerging technologies, this team is creating an enhanced buying experience for guests who crave simplicity, choice, personal insights and the joy of discovery. With greater interactivity. Inspired applications of big data, AI and UI/UX. And creative that persuades and delights. All of this, with the opportunity to experience smart ideas come to life.

At Ulta Beauty, we’re forever imagining. Forever striving. Forever investing in next-gen—with deep and rich opportunities for ongoing learning, growth and advancement. We encourage you to take control of your career and set your own ceiling. For curious and big-picture thinkers who can flex to the need and who want to stretch themselves through courage and conviction, Ulta Beauty provides an environment perfectly suited to your ambitions. Let’s build brilliant together.

THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:

The Digital Product Merchandising Specialist I is responsible for creating and enhancing web content to drive traffic and conversion. This role will manage relationships with brand vendors to gather information for enhanced product content experiences (images, product, video, technical specs, attributes). The Product Merchandising Specialist I is accountable for product building, including set up, take down, and presentation of the website through the product information management tool. This position creates and enhances web content within their specific category area to drive traffic and conversion. The Product Merchandising Specialist I will partner with the team to execute site standards and ensures that the quality of the content is delivered to the site.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage buyer and vendor relationships to gather product content (copy, images, product, video, attributes and tech specs) to ensure adherence to the merchant/content calendar. Properly categorizes products based on current taxonomy.
• Applies and maintains copy and image style guide standards to maintain position as a best-in-class retailer. Ensures SEO best practices are maintained for product and meta descriptions.
• Utilize web platform and product information management tool to create, update, and manage product content on Ulta.com.
• Partner with Photography team to coordinate timely product shots and quality control of assets.
• Partners with the Content Manager on process improvements through cross-functional groups/projects and initiatives.
• Utilizes problem solving skills to address guest facing issues on the site.
• Proactively works to build collaborative relationships with buyers and brand partners across eCommerce.

YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THIS BY:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• 1-3 years of ecommerce experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and other Office software tools, a must
• Experience with web platform and/or data management system preferred.
• Superior time management and organizational abilities, a must.
• Attention to detail (critical for writing/editing and grammar with content posting to live site).
• Ability to utilize complex system tools to manage digital content.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize projects and multitask to get things done.
• Must be willing to work beyond normal office hours (9 to 5) including weekends.
  
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The pay range for this position is $54,900.00 - $70,000.00 / Year with the opportunity for eligible associates to earn additional compensation pursuant to the Company’s bonus plan. Exact pay will be based on factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, level, shift, geographic location, and business and organizational needs. Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits. Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. For additional information concerning our benefits, visit our Benefits and Career Development page: https://learn.bswift.com/ulta
ABOUT

AtUlta Beauty(NASDAQ: ULTA),the possibilities are beautiful . Ulta Beauty is the largest North American beauty retailer and the premier beauty destination for cosmetics, fragrance, skin care products, hair care products and salon services. We bring possibilities to life through the power of beauty each and every day in our stores and online with more than 25,000 products from approximately 500 well-established and emerging beauty brands across all categories and price points, including Ulta Beauty’s own private label. Ulta Beauty also offers a full-service salon in every store featuring—hair, skin, brow, and make-up services.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH THIS BY:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• 1-3 years of ecommerce experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel and other Office software tools, a must
• Experience with web platform and/or data management system preferred.
• Superior time management and organizational abilities, a must.
• Attention to detail (critical for writing/editing and grammar with content posting to live site).
• Ability to utilize complex system tools to manage digital content.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize projects and multitask to get things done.
• Must be willing to work beyond normal office hours (9 to 5) including weekends.
  
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THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:

The Digital Product Merchandising Specialist I is responsible for creating and enhancing web content to drive traffic and conversion. This role will manage relationships with brand vendors to gather information for enhanced product content experiences (images, product, video, technical specs, attributes). The Product Merchandising Specialist I is accountable for product building, including set up, take down, and presentation of the website through the product information management tool. This position creates and enhances web content within their specific category area to drive traffic and conversion. The Product Merchandising Specialist I will partner with the team to execute site standards and ensures that the quality of the content is delivered to the site.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage buyer and vendor relationships to gather product content (copy, images, product, video, attributes and tech specs) to ensure adherence to the merchant/content calendar. Properly categorizes products based on current taxonomy.
• Applies and maintains copy and image style guide standards to maintain position as a best-in-class retailer. Ensures SEO best practices are maintained for product and meta descriptions.
• Utilize web platform and product information management tool to create, update, and manage product content on Ulta.com.
• Partner with Photography team to coordinate timely product shots and quality control of assets.
• Partners with the Content Manager on process improvements through cross-functional groups/projects and initiatives.
• Utilizes problem solving skills to address guest facing issues on the site.
• Proactively works to build collaborative relationships with buyers and brand partners across eCommerce.