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Assistant Digital Merchant - Marketplace

Bath & Body Works, Columbus, OH, United States


Company Overview At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as the communities we serve, live and work. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet in a way that will make us proud for years to come because we believe the world is a brighter, happier place when everyone has access to the things that make them happy.

Assistant Digital Merchant – Marketplace Role The Assistant Digital Merchant – Marketplace Role at Bath & Body Works supports the execution of site strategies to grow the businesses on a consistent, profitable basis for Amazon.com. This role aids in the creation of these strategies and tactics by developing a deep understanding of the digital marketplace business, Bath & Body Works products, target customers and the competition.

Responsibilities

Works with Manager to execute clear strategies and tactics to drive volume, customer engagement and profit on Amazon.com.

Actively analyze the business to provide significant insights into performance - assessing category, customer, and shopping behavior through the digital marketplace channel(s).

Works together with Manager, Merchandise Planning, Product Merchants, and DTC copy teams to gather product information necessary for marketplace needs.

Partners with third party integrator to ensure all content needs are accurate and delivered on-time for PDP creation.

Responsible for the execution of launch plans and set-up for product category including, but not limited line list management, digital creative requests, pricing files.

Leads the approval of product launches on site validating all customer facing content (name, description, retail, imagery).

Curiosity to move processes and workflows forward – drive efficiencies and speed to eliminate duplications and enhance agility.

Understand the competition by conducting patterning activities to find opportunities and challenges for in-season business and future directions.

Flexible to work during off-business hours on occasion to with partners based on Mountain Time (-2 hours).

Qualifications

1+ years of merchandising experience; ecommerce and/or buying experience preferred.

Understanding of vertically integrated retail, discernment and retail math skills.

Proficient business insight in digital metrics.

Systems savvy (Adobe Analytics and Salesforce preferred); ecommerce content management systems.

Strong communication and presentation skills (written & verbal).

Balance of creativity and conceptual thinking with analytical and project management skills.

Flexibility and agility in leading sophisticated projects.

Demonstrates ability to collaborate with and influence cross-functional partners.

Detailed execution and anticipation of challenges, problem solving and follow through.

Systems and computer proficiency (MS Office-Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.

Core Competencies

Lead with Curiosity & Humility

Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow

Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose

Observe, Engage & Connect

Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence

Deliver Business Results

Benefits Bath & Body Works associates are the heart of our business. That’s why we're proud to offer benefits that empower you to Dream Bigger & Live Brighter. Benefits for eligible associates include:

Robust medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.

401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase with discount.

No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Opportunity for paid time off and paid parental leave. Plus, access to family and lifestyle programs including a family building benefit, childcare discounts, and home, auto and pet insurance.

Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education programs.

40% merchandise discount and gratis that encourages you to come back to your senses!

Visit bbwbenefits.com for more details.

Equal Opportunity & Legal Statement The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

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. Please see links: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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