Merchandising Assistant

Minted is a community-driven marketplace of artists and makers, passionate about art and science. They are seeking a Merchandising Assistant to support the Merchandising team by managing seller communications, assisting with online merchandising, and conducting competitive analysis to drive sales and enhance customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Support a key Minted business, with ownership of high-impact assignments
• Assist the category Merchant in preparing for and executing the assortment process, including recruiting new sellers and makers to join our Marketplace
• Manage external seller communications throughout recruitment, onboarding, and day-to-day operations
• Assist with the online merchandising of the relevant categories, including filters, SKU organization and ranking, and optimizing the overall “shoppability” of assortments
• Maintain and enhance merchandise data, including basic product information, filter assignments, search tags, and related products
• Partner with the category Merchant to identify growth opportunities through competitive and customer analysis, including both in-store visits and online research
• Complete ad hoc analytical projects, as requested by the category merchant
• Review all new products before launch, coaching sellers on how to present products on our site to meet Minted brand standards
• Coordinate with our Operations and Customer Services teams as necessary to keep the business running smoothly

Skills

• A Bachelor's Degree and 0-3 years of work experience
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets; experience with Salesforce and using Gemini prompts is a plus!
• A love for design and strong quantitative skills
• An intuitive understanding of not only what will sell, but also what constitutes truly differentiated and high-quality design
• A love for data and the ability to analyze a problem, using data to articulate a recommendation, and take action accordingly
• A clear understanding of financial retail measurements and how to impact them
• Experience in e-commerce and understanding of e-commerce performance metrics and conversion drivers are a plus
• A clear understanding of Minted's crowdsourcing model and how it differs from traditional retail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Health Savings Account
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Monthly Gym/Wellness Reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Employer Funded Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discount
• Friends and Family Discount

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