Job Description

MERCATALYST IS LOOKING FOR A SITE MERCHANDISING INTERN TO JOIN OUR TEAM. WE ARE SEEKING ENTRY-LEVEL CANDIDATES WHO WORK WELL IN A TEAM ENVIRONMENT AND HAVE A PASSION FOR MERCHANDISING. ALL SITE MERCHANDISING POSITIONS ARE AT OUR HEADQUARTERS BASED IN CARROLLTON, TEXAS. APPLICANTS NEED TO BE WILLING TO RELOCATE DURING THE INTERNSHIP AND PROVIDE THEIR TRANSPORTATION AND ACCOMMODATIONS TO WORK A 30-HOUR WORKWEEK. THIS IS A 10 WEEK LONG, PAID INTERNSHIP AND FOLLOWS UNT'S INTERNSHIP GUIDELINES. 

What you’ll gain:

• An understanding of how Mercatalyst works as a growing e-commerce startup, and how site merchandisers contribute to our company’s success
• Experience collaborating with our dynamic cross-functional teams including Buyers, Planners (Channel Managers), and Photography
• Photo editing tutorials and experience using the software to maximize the visual presentation of our product offerings
• Copywriting lessons and experience of writing copy that is concise and compelling for various types of product
• Development of your own curated “shops” that are focused on brand, category, or price-point
• Understanding of sample management and tracking 
• Understanding of TV partnerships and Affiliate programs
• Free, all-you-can-drink, soda and coffee
• VMP Status - Employee discount and free shipping 
• Ability to DoorDash lunch every day

What you’ll bring to the table:

• Project or task management experience
• Flexibility and adaptability in a startup environment
• Consistent and dependable accuracy with attention to detail
• Excellent time-management and ability to prioritize workload
• Reliable, constant communication with a diverse array of people about a wide range of tasks

Qualifications

• Pursuing an undergraduate degree in Digital Retailing or Merchandising, with classes in eCommerce, Analytics, Digital Retailing, and/or Digital Marketing (preference will be given to students who plan on graduating in 2020 or 2021) 
• Retail Math experience preferred 
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment while handling multiple projects 
• Comfortable with online systems and tools (able to navigate and learn new tools quickly)
• Outstanding leadership, communication and time management skills
• Ability to collaborate and be a strong team member
• Ability to problem-solve with high attention to detail and focus on strategy 
• Experience or course work with at least one of the following: 
  • Magento
  • Demandware
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel high preferred)

   

• Retail experience preferred

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We strictly prohibit unlawful discrimination or harassment of any kind, including discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, veteran status, age, pregnancy status, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, or any other characteristics protected by law. We also make all reasonable accommodations to meet our obligations under laws protecting the rights of the disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.