Merchandising Analyst

THE ROLE:

Simon Premium Outlets has joined forces with ecommerce powerhouse, Rue Gilt Groupe, to deliver an elite digital outlet experience. Shop Premium Outlets shoppers delight in special offers and curated assortments from the brands they love - always on sale, all in one place.

We’re looking for…

A Data Analyst for our Merchandising Team who will assume responsibility for site analytics related to our Brands and Merchandising initiatives (including sales, brand metrics, brand cadence, category insights, conversion, and other initiatives).  The Data Analyst will translate this data into specific, actionable insights and strategies that will enable us to optimize sales, profits, efficiencies, and customer engagement.    

This position reports to the VP of Brand Management and Merchandising, and requires a strong combination of exceptional analytical abilities, strategic thinking, common sense business acumen, excellent communications and leadership skills, and outstanding collaboration with multiple cross-functional teams. 

What you’ll Do:

• Partner with merchants to optimize sales and customer engagement through the following:
• Optimal brand assortment targets by merchandise classification, brand type, and size
• Monitor brand and franchise cadence on our site. Implement guidelines to balance sales maximization with appropriate exposure
• Analyze visitation and conversion by brand and recommend appropriate actions
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Recommend specific strategies and actions that will enable us to optimize sales and customer engagement.
• Collaborate with our Merchandising team to execute and analyze overall site performance based on brand performance and content
• Maximize our brands efficiencies via trend analysis and target implementation, including:
• Identify trends, risks, and opportunities. Recommend specific strategies and actions that will enable us to optimize sales and customer engagement.
• Analyze results of innovation initiatives

There’s More…

This is a brand-new position, so you will have a great opportunity to help shape the scope and influence of the role!

In addition, the SPO Merchandising Team interacts daily with many key departments, so you will have consistent exposure to all aspects of the SPO business and will work directly with many of our awesome teams, including Merchandising, Marketing, Product and Businesses Development, and will have exposure to Senior Management team as well.   

About You:

At Rue Gilt Groupe, diversity enriches our passion, collaboration, kindness and innovation. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every Associate is empowered to learn, grow and bring their full self to work. Even if you don't check off every qualification in the job description, that's okay. We encourage you to apply to any role that excites you and sparks delight! We can't wait to learn more about you.

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ Years Related Experience in a Retail, E-Commerce, or Data Analytics environment. Exposure to Fashion and Merchandising preferred. 
• Proven Analytics & Strategic Thinking: Ability to translate data and analysis into specific set of conclusions and strategies. 
• Prior experience with Adobe Analytic platform
• Excellent Communication & Leadership Skills
• Confident and persuasive presentation skills.
• Outstanding Collaboration / Teamwork Skills
• Self starter who is highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects in a high-energy, fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Base Salary Range: $60,000 - 77,000

Rue Gilt Groupe is committed to providing Associates with equal pay for equal work and carefully considers a wide range of compensation factors, including prior experience, skills and expertise, location, and internal equity. Our goal is to support, reward and compensate the entire individual. Depending on role eligibility, your offer may also include bonus/commission, equity, 401(k) match, and a variety of benefits. Therefore, final offer amounts may vary from the amount stated.

Important COVID-19 Guidance (for candidates applying to roles in our MA, NY and CA offices): Per Rue Gilt Groupe’s policy, all associates who will work at our MA, NY or CA offices must be fully-vaccinated and proof of vaccination will be required.

About Us:

Rue Gilt Groupe is a leading off-price e-commerce portfolio company, connecting the next-generation shopper to world-class brands. We’ve defined the online treasure hunt through our daily sale events allowing a large, loyal member base to discover over 5,000 premium and luxury brands at prices up to 70% off full-price retail.

Rue Gilt Groupe operates three complementary sites – Rue La La, Gilt, and Shop Premium Outlets.

Our vision at RGG is to spark delight through daily discovery – we make shopping an occasion to celebrate. At the forefront of fashion and technology, we’re also in the business of sparking delight for our Associates. We inspire each other, our Members, and ourselves to push past the expected – every day. Our culture is rooted in our values and together we work to demonstrate being Kind, Passionate, Collaborative, Innovative, Tenacious and Empowered.