E-Commerce Merchandiser - Pro Video & Drones

Colonial Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

B&H Photo Video is seeking an E-commerce Merchandiser to manage product compatibility and related accessory relationships across assigned categories. The role leverages in-depth knowledge of shopping behavior and taxonomy to guide customers to curated accessories that enrich purchases.

The position requires meticulous attention to detail, strong research skills, and the ability to analyze performance data. You'll collaborate with Buyers, Sales, and Navigation Architects to improve product

Qualifications

• RequiresBachelor of Science degree or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of website structure and refinement filtering.
• Experience with data acquisition and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive research within assigned categories to determine suitable accessory relationships.
• Determine optimal accessory hierarchy using merchandising techniques.
• Use B&H's PIM system to create and maintain product relationships.
• Run and analyze reports to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Meet regularly with manager and team to discuss goals and challenges.
• Collaborate with Buyers and Sales staff to respond to needs.
• Work with Navigation Architects to update refinement data.
• Create customer-facing product groupings.
• Contribute to additional department projects.
• Special projects as assigned by manager.

Skills

Research skills

Curious learner

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Verbal & written communication

Attention to detail

Online shopping behavior

Website taxonomy understanding

Multi-tasking & deadlines

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Tools

Pro video gear

PTZ cameras

Video rigs

Gimbals

Drones

PIM system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

JobOverview:

The Web Accessories & Compatibility Team is responsible for the creation and maintenance of product associations between all items in the B&H catalog.

The department's goal is to elevate B&H's customers' shopping experience by guiding them, at scale, to a curated selection of compatible accessories that enriches their purchase.

The E-commerce Merchandiser utilizes in-depth knowledge of product compatibility and usage to recommend appropriate accessories across their assigned categories. In conjunction with monitoring sales performance and customer feedback on associated products, the Merchandiser is responsible for maintaining these product relationships over time to ensure they meet the department's guidelines and keeps up with industry trends.

The role requires the candidate to have a solid understanding of e-commerce shopping behavior and website taxonomy while having exceptional attention to detail.

EssentialResponsibilities:

• Conduct extensive research within assigned categories to determine suitable accessory relationships; is diligent about staying current on product knowledge and emerging technologies.
• Apply basic merchandising techniques to determine optimal accessory hierarchy.
• Utilize B&H's proprietary PIM system in order to create and maintain appropriate product relationships
• Run and analyze multiple reports in order to pinpoint opportunities for improvement.
• Regularly meet with manager and team to discuss department goals and challenges.
• Partner with Buyers and Sales staff to prepare for and respond to company and customer needs
• Collaborate with Navigation Architects to update refinement data.
• Create customer-facing product groupings.
• Simultaneously work on additional department projects and initiatives.

AdditionalResponsibilities:

• SpecialprojectsasassignedbyManager

SpecificKnowledge,SkillsandAbilities:

• Minimum2-4yearsexperienceineithersellingorutilizingpro video gear, PTZ cameras, video rigs, gimbals and drones
• Skilled researcher
• Innately curious and a fast learner
• Experience with data acquisition and analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Understanding of target customer needs and online shopping behavior
• Must be exceptionally detailed-oriented and highly organized
• Solid understanding of website structure, category hierarchy and refinement filtering

PreferredEducation,ExperienceandLicenses:

• BachelorofSciencedegree