Ecommerce Merchandiser

Location: Mt. Sterling, IL or Chesterfield, MO
Department: Digital Commerce
Reports To: Ecommerce Merchandising Manager
Salary Range: $59,702 - $89,554 annually, plus bonus opportunity

Dot Foods operates a B2B ecommerce site that connect thousands of food industry buyers and manufacturers each day. The Ecommerce Merchandiser serves as our lead for delivering website user experiences that drive product discovery and conversion. If details matter to you, if fast-paced and complex work excites you, if you want to help build the site that food professionals use to discover the products they use, let's talk.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Use analytics, user feedback and industry best practices to drive excellent search experiences for users through product content and search tool configuration
• Effectively merchandise assigned categories based on business value, user feedback and potential sales
• Establish/maintain landing pages for distributor segments (grocery, foodservice, convenience etc.) and operator/retailer segments (fine-dining, bar/tavern, fast-casual, convenience store, grocery, etc.)
• Establish/maintain landing pages for new, featured, promotional and other categories as assigned
• Collaborate with internal teams like branding, digital marketing, and product to deliver excellent digital experiences

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor's degree or comparable Dot experience
• Ecommerce merchandising/category experience, especially in search and conversion optimization
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
• Project planning/management experience
• A focus on eliminating waste in all areas of the business

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Food/Grocery/Restaurant industry, CPG industry experience
• Experience with PIM, CMS, ecommerce catalog and machine-learning-enabled search tools
• Google Analytics experience

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Travel - Occasional overnight travel to internal and industry events. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train.

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We streamline the supply chain and build valuable partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.