Merchandise Assistant
Minted
San Francisco, CA, USA
Posted on Dec 13, 2024
Merchandising Assistant
At Minted, we are passionate about art and science. We are a community-driven marketplace of artists and makers, and utilize data to drive our decision making. To that end, we're inviting creative thinkers who are passionate about art and design, curious about the world of e-commerce, wholesale and retail merchandising, and have strong analytical and quantitative skills to join us as our next Merchandising Assistant.
The Minted Merchandising team is responsible for driving sales by working closely with design submissions from our talented community of artists, as well as data from our analytics team, to bring forth a balanced assortment of the freshest designs to inspire our customers. This team is also responsible for ensuring the shopping experience in their category is seamless, and the quality of designs rendered on the site flawless, to ensure the best customer experience possible.
As a Merchandising Assistant, you will be essential support to Minted’s Merchandising team, and will gain exposure to the full crossfunctional complexity of a key Minted business. In supporting the Merchandising team, you will also work cross-functionally with virtually all teams at Minted, and will have a chance to work with and present to the C Suite.
Because Merchants are so central to Minted’s value proposition, this is a 12-month contract to give you exposure and experience in Minted’s many businesses, with the potential for a full-time offer at the end of the contract period.
You Will:
- Support a key Minted business, with ownership of high-impact assignments
- Assist the category Merchant in preparing for and executing the assortment process
- Assist with the online merchandising of the relevant categories including filters, SKU organization and ranking, and optimizing the overall “shoppability” of assortments.
- Maintain and enhance merchandise data, including basic product information, filter assignments, search tags, and related products.
- Collaborate with the category Merchant on new product development and launches.
- Partner with the category Merchant to identify growth opportunities through competitive and customer analysis, including both in-store visits and online research.
- Complete ad hoc analytical projects, as requested by the category merchant.
- Coordinate with our Production team to ensure an on time and smooth launch of product assortments.
You Are:
- A self-starter with an owner’s mindset and an ability to prioritize in a fast paced environment and meet changing deadlines and priorities on multiple simultaneous projects. Ability to multitask and meet deadlines while still paying attention to details and executing flawlessly.
- Quantitatively oriented and an analytical thinker. The ideal candidate loves data and is able to analyze a problem, use data to articulate a recommendation, and take action accordingly.
- A shopper or collector. You have strong natural retail insights and an understanding of how and why consumers use Minted products, informed by a personal interest in shopping or collecting design or fashion goods. You have a strong personal passion for Minted’s categories of products.
- Passionate about design and how it defines product.
- Results-driven, focused, and analytical. Outstanding follow-up, organization, and time management skills.
- Excited to work in a collaborative team environment and are motivated to ask questions.
You Have:
- A Bachelor’s Degree and 0-3 years of work experience. Art History or Fine Arts major is a plus.
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
- A love for design and strong quantitative skills.
- An intuitive understanding of not only what will sell, but also what constitutes truly differentiated and high-quality design.
- A love for data and the ability to analyze a problem, using data to articulate a recommendation, and take action accordingly.
- A clear understanding of financial retail measurements and how to impact them.
- Experience in e-commerce and understanding of e-commerce performance metrics and conversion drivers are a plus.
- A clear understanding of Minted’s crowdsourcing model and how it differs from traditional retail.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The compensation range for the role applies to employment offers from Minted. Our employment offers fall between the minimum and midpoint of the range to allow for continued salary growth during your employment at Minted. The upper half of the range accommodates this growth and supports our intention to create an environment that encourages lasting relationships between Minted and our employees.
Geo Base Full Salary Range 0 - Includes SF Bay Area $58,000-$76,125
Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to professional and academic experience, associated job responsibilities, and/or other business or organizational needs.
Benefits:
Benefits will be effective the first of each month following your initial hire date.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Health Savings Account
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employer Paid Wellbeing Apps (e.g. Headspace and Calm)
- Monthly Gym/Wellness Reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employer Funded Commuter Benefits
- Employee Discount
- Friends and Family Discount
About Minted:
Artists shape culture. They spark conversation, create connection, and bring beauty into the world. Minted is where they come together to reach further. Our marketplace empowers a thriving community of independent artists to sell and scale their work. We nurture self-expression, cultivate community, and bring the best in visual art to a global audience.
We’re building a new way to discover the world’s best creative talent. We’re here for the emerging talent ready to take off, the local favorites ready to grow, and the established artists ready to dream bigger.
At Minted, our people don’t just believe in the power of art–we live it. We have our finger on the pulse of what’s new and now. We’re obsessed with great design, art, and interiors. We’re in galleries, at fairs, and constantly finding inspiration online. We seek undiscovered talent that deserves to stand up and stand out. We connect with artists that have something to say, and we collaborate to amplify their work. The Minted community’s art, stationery, and textiles products have reached over 75 million homes worldwide.
Our marketplace brings the best in independent design to consumers everywhere. We recognize the challenges independent artists face, and we leverage our resources to level the playing field and create a platform that gives artists the freedom to develop their craft and grow their business.
We are headquartered in San Francisco, CA and currently employ 350+ full-time employees, plus additional temporary workers during the holiday season. We have raised over $300M from top-tier investors including Benchmark Capital, T. Rowe Price, Permira, Ridge Ventures, Technology Crossover Ventures, and Norwest Venture Partners. Angel investors include Marissa Mayer, Jeremy Stoppelman, Julia & Kevin Hartz, Yishan Wong, and more.
Minted is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and will consider all qualified applicants for employment in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws. Minted participates in the E-verify program.
How Our Process Works:
Minted uses technology and innovative practices to bring unique, best-selling design to market at scale. Using its crowdsourcing technology, consumers are empowered to vote for the designs they love and want to see sold, ensuring that Minted always sells continuously fresh and trend-forward product. The winning designs are manufactured by Minted, enabling artists from around the world to share and sell their work while letting Minted do the rest. Since launch in 2007, the company has expanded to serve consumers in new categories including wall art, textiles, digital content and home decor, as well as serve major retailers and consumer products brands with data-backed design through licensing and wholesale partnerships.