Merchandise Specialist

OverviewEstablished in 1980, Sun & Ski Sports calls an unexpected city home – Houston, Texas! Contrary to popular belief, cowboys love snow. Our journey began with a vision to help more people explore the outdoors. After four decades, with 32 locations across 13 states, we stand as experts in our field, committed to offering a variety of top-quality gear. Whether it's watersports, biking, running, skiing, or snowboarding, our goal remains unchanged: to make everyone an outdoor adventurer. We're dedicated to going the extra mile—26. 2 of them, to be exact—to provide you with the right gear and guidance.

We offer top brands, including The North Face, Patagonia, Hoka, On, Cannondale, UGG, Sorel, K2, Salomon, and Yeti, along with expert advice to ensure enjoyable adventures. We’re looking for enthusiastic team members who embody our active lifestyle and prioritize customer service. If you thrive in a dynamic environment focused on enhancing the customer experience, we want to hear from you! We’ve been making outdoor dreams come true with quality merchandise and service. Sun & Ski Sports – Find Yourself Outside. SummaryWe are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Merchandise Specialist to join our Corporate E-commerce Department.

This role is ideal for a dynamic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at problem-solving, and is eager to drive online sales while fostering customer loyalty. ResponsibilitiesAttention to Detail: Maintain a high level of accuracy in all tasks, leveraging strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Communication: Exhibit excellent oral and written communication skills, capable of professional interactions via email, instant messenger, and phone. Organization: Manage multiple tasks effectively, demonstrating strong organizational and time management skills. Product Expertise: Demonstrate knowledge in sports such as, but not limited to, Snow Skiing, Snowboarding, Running, Water Skiing/Wakeboarding, and/or Cycling.

Data Management: Efficiently manage and enter data across multiple platforms (e. g. , Excel, PIM) and handle large spreadsheets with precision. Technical Proficiency: Utilize Microsoft Office 365 Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, SharePoint), Adobe Photoshop and have experience with digital asset management. Independence and Initiative: Work autonomously with minimal supervision, demonstrating initiative and a self-starter mentality. Collaboration: Work both independently and collaboratively, contributing to team goals and initiatives. RequirementsProduct Monitoring: Oversee product assignments and ensure accurate setup of new SKUs on the website. Vendor Communication:

Liaise with Vendor Relations Specialist, Photo & Video Specialist and vendors through various communication channels to gather product information, specifications, and media assets. Content Creation: Craft unique and compelling product copy that differentiates our listings from competitors and supports SEO goals. Data Entry: Input and maintain product data within the Product Information Management tool, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Photography and Copywriting Support: Assist in creating photography and copy for in-house brands and exclusive products. Merchandising: Categorize and optimize products for maximum online visibility and effective merchandising strategies. Cross-functional Collaboration:

Partner with Web Merchants, Photo & Video Specialist, Buyers, Marketing, and Customer Service teams to ensure product accuracy and timely updates. Sales Strategy Support: Assist in determining product availability and contribute to sale and clearance strategies. Project Execution: Follow instructions from product specialists, coordinators, and managers, and support various eCommerce operations. Quality Assurance: Ensure the quality and accuracy of work through regular checks and subsequent processing. Innovation: Identify and suggest new opportunities to enhance eCommerce operations. Additional Duties: Perform other tasks and projects as assigned to support the department’s goals. QualificationsEducation:

Some college coursework completed, with a focus on relevant fields preferred. Experience: Demonstrated experience in a similar role, with a strong understanding of eCommerce and digital merchandising. Skills: Excellent organizational, analytical, and time management skills with the ability to multi-task effectively. Note This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Company BenefitsAvailable to Full-Time EmployeesHealth, Vision, and Dental InsuranceEmployer-Paid Basic Life InsuranceAccident Insurance, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, ID Theft & LegalPaid Time Off (PTO)Hybrid or work-from-home options401 (k) Plan + Company MatchEmployee Purchase Discount