Merchandising Operations Specialist

Overview We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented, remote MERCHANDISING OPERATIONS SPECIALIST to join our client’s team. Our client is a market-leading specialty online retailer of decorative area rugs based in the US. The Merchandising Operations Specialist is responsible for accurately publishing hundreds of new items to the site per week and ensuring that product pages are accurate and creating inspiring banners for the shopping journey. With close supervision, you will execute pricing on the site. You will report to the Associate Manager, Merchandising Operations. This is a full-time, contractual, freelancer position for a trial period of 3 months while working at home. If you are a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual with experience and qualified based on the criteria below, we encourage you to apply. After the evaluation period, the contractor will be reviewed and may be given a contract renewal with benefits. Job Description Item Setup: Responsible for thoughtfully setting up thousands of new items weekly in the client’s proprietary product information management system Review product setup forms from vendors in detail to ensure consistency and accuracy Upload videos to YouTube and maintain the Client's account. Add videos to product pages Attribute facets to all items, including style, type, color family, etc., to drive the right result set for the shopping experience Perform regular item maintenance to ensure continued product integrity and a clean shopping journey for the customers Regularly update and maintain products in the proprietary system Pricing Promotions: With high attention to detail, manage pricing for thousands of items at a time Review pricing changes and bubble up issues or callouts to Director of Merchandising Accurately execute price promotions in proprietary system using Excel Create inspiring and educational banners and site experiences to improve the customer journey with the Fastr/Creator tool Select inspiring images, determine best shopping tile CTAs, while adhering to the style guide. Any other miscellaneous duties and responsibilities related to the above. Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field. At least three 2-3 years of proven experience in a virtual assistant, e-commerce operations, retail merchandising, or product data management. Affinity for, or interest in, home design and decor Required Skills and Proficiencies Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Experience with a Product Information Management (PIM) system and Content Management Systems (CMS) Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Demonstrated ability to maintain organization and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment. A proactive attitude with a strong team-oriented mindset. Can work with minimal supervision. Willing to take a pre-employment test and background check. Requirements for Remote Work Eligible to work as a remote freelancer legally or contractor based in the Philippines. Has a BIR TIN. Has own computer or laptop capable of handling the rigorous demands of work. Has a fast and reliable internet connection at home (at least 200-300 MBPS) Has a quiet and distraction free work environment at home. Willing to work in graveyard shifts or changing shift US schedules. Hours of Work Work from home. Full-time freelancer, contractual position 11:00AM to 8:00PM EST, USA time. Mondays to Fridays 8 hours guaranteed shift per work day With 1 hour daily “lunch break” (unpaid) PH Holidays off and unpaid during the trial period US Holidays are normal working hours / days. Any overtime needs to be pre-approved by the client Compensation: $7 to $8 USD Per hour Contract: This is a 3-month long freelancing trial contract (full-time) that can be done remotely at home with a computer and a fast and reliable internet connection. There are no benefits for Freelancers during the evaluation period. Possible Renewal: If the Client renews the contract there may be benefits such as paid sick leaves, paid vacation leaves, HMO health insurance and 13th month pay. These are not guaranteed and depend on performance and client discretion. Reporting to: You will be reporting to the designated manager from our client and to Big Ideas Social Media Inc, the consultant and service provider (Agency). Big Ideas will provide compensation and HR needs locally. Legal Status: You will be classified as “Self-Employed” for legality and taxation. You will not be an employee of our Client or Big Ideas Philippines and will be liable for declaring your income with the BIR and taxes. #J-18808-Ljbffr