Manager Site Merchandising, Lighting and Casual Seating - West Elm

Williams-Sonoma

$97K — $116K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of eCommerce merchandising experience required.
  • 1+ years of people management experience with success in team development.
  • Experience with holistic category management in retail.
  • Deep understanding of customer journey and digital storytelling.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience in web analytics platforms.
  • Solid business acumen balancing storytelling and performance.
  • Exceptional communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead site merchandising strategies to boost revenue and engagement.
  • Manage category presentation across online touchpoints.
  • Execute seasonal campaigns and promotional strategies.
  • Analyze weekly performance metrics to inform merchandising decisions.
  • Monitor key site metrics to enhance product discoverability.
  • Champion customer experience by driving site optimizations.
  • Build strong relationships across cross-functional teams for alignment.

Benefits

  • Generous discount on all WSI brands.
  • 401(k) plan and investment opportunities.
  • Paid vacations, holidays, and volunteer time off.
  • Health benefits including dental and vision insurance.
  • Tax-free commuter benefits.
  • Wellness program supporting physical and emotional health.
Full Job Description
Job Description

About the Role

The Manager of Site Merchandising serves as a champion of the customer site experience and is responsible for driving online business initiatives and visual merchandising strategies that increase website revenue, conversion, engagement, and product discovery for the Casual Seating and Lighting businesses. This role uses data, customer behavior, and cross-functional input to identify opportunities, reduce friction, and continuously improve the digital experience.

This role has the potential to manage and develop at least one direct report and partners closely with Merchandising, Planning, Marketing, Creative, UX/Product, Analytics, Technology, Inventory Management, and Operations teams to deliver seasonal campaigns, category launches, promotions, and site optimizations on time and with accuracy.

Responsibilities

Site Merchandising & Category Ownership
  • Lead the site merchandising strategies for Casual Seating and Lighting to support revenue, conversion, engagement, and product discovery goals.
  • Own day-to-day category presentation across key onsite touchpoints, including category pages, search, navigation, product ranking, product storytelling, promotions, and seasonal launches.
  • Lead execution of seasonal campaigns, promotional strategies, and category launches for assigned businesses, ensuring cohesive storytelling and premium product presentation by translating merchandising, marketing, and planning priorities into clear onsite experiences.


Analytics & Performance Management
  • Analyze weekly business performance to ensure categories are merchandised to optimize revenue, conversion, customer engagement, and product discovery.
  • Monitor key site metrics, including traffic, conversion funnel, product finding behavior, search/navigation performance, basket building, and promotional performance.


Customer Experience & Optimization
  • Champion the customer site experience and drive optimizations that reduce friction and make the shopping journey more intuitive and inspiring.
  • Identify and prioritize site experience improvements through a systematic, agile, and test-and-learn approach.
  • Partner with UX/Product, Marketing, Creative, Analytics, and Technology teams to support enhancements that improve engagement and business performance.


Leadership & Cross-Functional Partnership
  • Represent the DTC/eCommerce customer experience in assortment reviews, seasonal planning meetings, and cross-functional business discussions.
  • Build strong working relationships with Merchandising, Planning, Inventory Management, Marketing, Creative, Analytics, Technology, and Operations partners to ensure alignment and flawless execution.


Criteria
  • 5+ years of eCommerce merchandising experience required.
  • 1+ years of people management experience with demonstrated success developing high-performing teams.
  • Experience managing holistic category businesses and seasonal campaigns within a fast-paced retail environment.
  • Deep understanding of site merchandising strategy, customer journey optimization, and digital storytelling.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience using web analytics platforms such as Adobe Analytics/SiteCatalyst.
  • Solid business acumen with the ability to balance brand storytelling and commercial performance.
  • Exceptional communication, collaboration, organizational, and project management skills.
  • BA/BS degree required.
  • This role requires being onsite in the Dumbo office Monday through Thursday and Friday as optional in the office


Our Culture & Values

We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.

People First

Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:

Benefits
  • A generous discount on all WSI brands
  • A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
  • Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
  • Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
  • Tax-free commuter benefits
  • A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health


Continued Learning
  • In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
  • Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
  • Resources for self-development
  • Advisor (Mentor) program
  • Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series


This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.

The expected starting pay range for this position is $97,000 - $116,000. Applicable pay ranges may differ across markets. Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. In addition to competitive pay, compensation may include a variety of other components like benefits, paid time off, merit, and bonus opportunities.

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