Online merchant job description
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Online merchant requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in online merchant job postings.
Sample online merchant requirements
- Minimum of Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field
- Proven experience in online sales and marketing
- Proficiency in web analytics and e-commerce platforms
- Expertise in SEO and SEM techniques
- Strong understanding of online consumer behavior
Sample required online merchant soft skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy in work
Online merchant job description example 1
The Home Depot online merchant job description
**Position Purpose:**
Responsible for executing the merchandising objectives for a class/subclass of merchandise. This includes, assisting the merchant with creating and maintaining vendor relationships, marketing products, developing product line strategies and reporting financial results. The Associate Merchant assists with making buying decisions for the assigned category and negotiates terms with suppliers to drive item selection and pricing.
**Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities:**
+ 30% Supplier Relationship Management: Assists Merchant with influencing the supplier management strategy to support overall department strategy and works to improve all aspect of supplier relationship. May serve as a key contributor on various other key projects.
+ 30%Financial Planning & Management: Assists Merchant with Implementing the financial strategy/ cost structure for a category and sets pricing. May set pricing and strategy for class/subclass.
+ 20% Merchandising Execution: Assists Merchant with developing merchandising strategy to understand key business drivers (e.g. historical performance, industry/ competitive landscape, consumer segmentation) May serve as a key contributor on various key projects within a business function.
+ 20% Assortment Selection: Assists Merchant with executing the business review of category/ categories on a regular basis; determining changes to product mix to better optimize assortment and drive innovation.
**Nature and Scope:**
+ Typically reports to Senior Merchant or Merchant.
+ No direct responsibility for supervising others.
**Environmental Job Requirements:**
**Environment:**
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
**Travel:**
Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.
**Standard Minimum Qualifications:**
+ Must be eighteen years of age or older.
+ Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
**Education Required:**
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
**Years of Relevant Work Experience:**
4 years
**Physical Requirements:**
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
**Additional Qualifications:**
Experience with managing regional and national suppliers. Ability to manage sales typically in excess of $400M. Experience managing a business (financial, operational, process, people, technology etc).
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or related field of study
+ Proven experience in merchandising execution, visual presentation, inventory management, channel management, and supplier management.
+ Proven proficiency in both a brick and mortar and online retail environment
+ Experience managing a large number of vendors simultaneously
+ Comprehensive understanding of relevant products to make purchasing decisions
**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:**
+ Advanced understanding of internal and environmental sales drivers
+ Merchandising and retail planning expertise
+ Strong analytical skills
+ Expert communication and negotiation skills
+ Project execution skills. ability to negotiate pricing terms
+ Ability and willingness to work in a highly cross-functional environment
+ Proficient with Microsoft Office, Specialized with Excel
+ Ability to work independently
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Responsible for executing the merchandising objectives for a class/subclass of merchandise. This includes, assisting the merchant with creating and maintaining vendor relationships, marketing products, developing product line strategies and reporting financial results. The Associate Merchant assists with making buying decisions for the assigned category and negotiates terms with suppliers to drive item selection and pricing.
**Major Tasks, Responsibilities & Key Accountabilities:**
+ 30% Supplier Relationship Management: Assists Merchant with influencing the supplier management strategy to support overall department strategy and works to improve all aspect of supplier relationship. May serve as a key contributor on various other key projects.
+ 30%Financial Planning & Management: Assists Merchant with Implementing the financial strategy/ cost structure for a category and sets pricing. May set pricing and strategy for class/subclass.
+ 20% Merchandising Execution: Assists Merchant with developing merchandising strategy to understand key business drivers (e.g. historical performance, industry/ competitive landscape, consumer segmentation) May serve as a key contributor on various key projects within a business function.
+ 20% Assortment Selection: Assists Merchant with executing the business review of category/ categories on a regular basis; determining changes to product mix to better optimize assortment and drive innovation.
**Nature and Scope:**
+ Typically reports to Senior Merchant or Merchant.
+ No direct responsibility for supervising others.
**Environmental Job Requirements:**
**Environment:**
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
**Travel:**
Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.
**Standard Minimum Qualifications:**
+ Must be eighteen years of age or older.
+ Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
**Education Required:**
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.
**Years of Relevant Work Experience:**
4 years
**Physical Requirements:**
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
**Additional Qualifications:**
Experience with managing regional and national suppliers. Ability to manage sales typically in excess of $400M. Experience managing a business (financial, operational, process, people, technology etc).
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree, preferably in business or related field of study
+ Proven experience in merchandising execution, visual presentation, inventory management, channel management, and supplier management.
+ Proven proficiency in both a brick and mortar and online retail environment
+ Experience managing a large number of vendors simultaneously
+ Comprehensive understanding of relevant products to make purchasing decisions
**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:**
+ Advanced understanding of internal and environmental sales drivers
+ Merchandising and retail planning expertise
+ Strong analytical skills
+ Expert communication and negotiation skills
+ Project execution skills. ability to negotiate pricing terms
+ Ability and willingness to work in a highly cross-functional environment
+ Proficient with Microsoft Office, Specialized with Excel
+ Ability to work independently
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024