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Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

About The Role

The Assistant Digital Merchant is responsible for actively supporting the Director and Merchants in the pre-season curation and in-season execution of the digital merchandising strategy. This position supports gallery ranking and color features based on both aesthetic and business needs.

Will also assist in analysis of selling trends to maximize the customer experience and collaborates with cross functional partners within the Merchandising and Ecommerce teams.

The impact you can have

Pre-Season

• Assist Director and Merchants in planning content for email, homepage, and other digital experiences using merchandising strategies, historical results, and current business trends to guide decision-making.

• Support the communication of merchandising strategies to the Creative and Marketing digital teams to guide messaging priorities and overall product expression in each brand moment.

• Approve all web assets and emails prior to launch for merchandise and copy accuracy.

• Curate folders for the launch of each brand moment and select detail/alt shots to feature where appropriate.

• Periodically support VP in executing deliverables for special ad hoc projects as needed

In Season

• Execute daily changes in product ranking for categories and collection folders, utilizing business strategies, top investments, and featured products to drive curation.

• Proof product pages as they launch to ensure accuracy and the best customer experience.

• Review weekly conversion reports to maximize product selling through placement and navigation.

• Support the OLM team with promotional and brand product suggestions for Paid and Organic social newsfeeds.

• Monitor competition for inspiration on email, digital content, and website features

Internal Relationships

• Merchants

• Creative & Copy teams

• Email & Marketing teams

• Web Merchandising & Web Development

• E-commerce teams

You'll bring to the role

• 1+ year of ecommerce/online merchandising experience recommended

• Creative thinker with the ability to create strong, compelling merchandising stories with a brand-appropriate aesthetic

• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills to drive a productive cross functional relationship

• Ability to manage effectively under pressure and hit deadlines in a fast-paced environment

• Strong analytical skills to leverage data and draw action-oriented conclusions

• Self-starter, entrepreneurial spirit to innovate and drive the digital experience forward

Benefits

• Merchandise discount at our brands

• Support for your individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands

• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities*

• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)*

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Time off – paid time off & holidays*

• Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills.

• *Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.