At Shutterfly, we make life’s experiences unforgettable. We believe there is extraordinary power in the self-expression. That’s why our family of brands helps customers create products and capture moments that reflect who they uniquely are.
Please note: This is a hybrid, in office role with hands on work at our facility in Eden Prairie, MN.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop and manage alongside your Business partner, the Merchandising Strategies that support business objectives for the Gifts and Décor business
• Understand market trends and the SFLY customer motivations. Proactively identify opportunities in the assortment for growth /decline by category based on competitive landscape and historical performance. Incorporate insights into the design strategy and assortment.
• Develop Merchandising Briefs to Designers that support Merchandising Strategies and Assortment Plans, leverage the audience and trend briefs provided by the Creative team
• Partner with Internal design to develop designs & collections that are on-brand and drive revenue
• Present assortment and product learnings in all product and financial meetings
• Own the production launch calendar and all roadmap projects for selected categories
• Manage the day-to-day execution of all projects, cross-functional meetings, and product launch requirements
• Manage Direct Reports (Sr Merchants, Associate, and Assistant)
Required Skills and Exeperience:
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in retail merchandising; demonstrated success in ecommerce settings & product launches.
• Must have experience working with Product Development, OPS, Packaging, UX, Engineering, and product teams. Must have experience managing a medium sized team
• Strong eye for design! Graphic Design experience preferred.
• Broad experience partnering with designers and creative in integrated teams and developing efficient processes for feedback and collaboration.
• Must have a track record with business measures, data analysis and translating insights into strategy.
• Organized, used to multi-tasking, and able to meet deadlines with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal, public communication and presentation skills.
• Highly developed PC/MAC skills; advanced proficiency with Excel, Adobe Creative Suite.
• BA/BS degree in marketing, communications, design or related fields
Supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce is important to Shutterfly not only because it directly reflects our value of Embracing our Differences, but also because it’s the right thing to do for our business and for our people. We welcome all applicants and evaluate them based on their qualifications. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on our Career Site.
This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis until filled.
