Job Description

STRENGTH LIES IN OUR DIFFERENCES. TOGETHER THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS.

_ _

WHO WE ARE:

An innovation-driven company that continues to grow and thrive, The Vermont Country Store is a family-owned multi-channel business that has been operating in the Green Mountains of southern Vermont for the past 75 years. We continue to be a growing business with deep, well-established roots offering a unique work environment in a rural setting for those who enjoy the outdoors and mountain lifestyle. While we have always offered hard-to find products, we also offer easy-to-love careers in a variety of roles. Our Main Offices are located in Manchester Center, a tranquil Vermont town with numerous shops, restaurants, and cultural events. It is a wonderful location to raise a family with a strong school system and many activities for children. The surrounding area provides ample opportunity for hiking, skiing, and exploring the outdoors.

THE POSITION

We are currently seeking a WEB MERCHANDISER to join our Digital team. The qualified candidate will assist in all aspects of website merchandising to provide an exceptional experience for our customers. This includes getting products ready to go live on the website, making sure all available assets are being used, and helping to ensure that product information is accurate.

A SAMPLING OF WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Assist team members with product page maintenance.
• Collaborate with other departments to learn about our products.
• Have a passion to learn about our customers preferences and how we can make their experience on our website the best it can be.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• 1-3 years of retail selling or merchandising. E-commerce experience is a plus but not required.
• Energetic self- starter with the ability to motivate others in a team environment.
• Attention to accuracy and detail with good organizational skills.
• Ability to be self-aware, self-monitoring and self-correcting.

WHERE WE ARE 

This position can work remotely as long as a resident of Vermont. There will be time required weekly onsite in Manchester Center, VT, so a candidate is expected to be within a drivable distance to our main offices.

WHAT YOU’LL LOVE ABOUT THE VERMONT COUNTRY STORE

• Onsite wellness center including free wellness visits and programs
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance offered to full time employees
• 401 K retirement program with a 3% safe harbor contribution, potential employer matching and potential profit sharing
• Contributions to the cost of childcare
• Company paid life insurance. Short and long-term disability
• Voluntary benefits including life insurance, Voya (accident, hospital, and critical illness), Liberty Mutual (auto, home, life insurance, recreational toys)
• Numerous philanthropic programs including paid volunteer hours and matching charitable contributions
• Potential for quarterly bonus
• Onsite fitness facilities at most locations
• Generous employee discounts at our retail stores, Yankee Surplus, and online
• And many more!

WE LIKE TO SAY THAT THE STRENGTH OF THE VERMONT COUNTRY STORE IS IN ITS PEOPLE, SO COME JOIN US!

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of merchandising and/or e-commerce experience

• Ability to communicate effectively

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.  

The Vermont Country Store provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.