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Job Title: Digital Merchandiser ECommerce Company: True Value Location: Chicago, IL Description: Position Summary The Digital Merchandiser will be responsible for the overall merchandise presentation on our consumer e-commerce site, Truevalue.com through compelling visual merchandising, promotions, product detail accuracy, rich attribution and on-site search optimization. This individual will also identify ideal product placements on the website and email campaigns, create product collections (e.g. project shopping lists, holiday gift ideas, seasonal shops, etc.) and maximize cross-sell and up-sell opportunities. Web analytics tools will be used to develop and refine the above by measuring website sales by category, conversion rates, average order value, product ratings, search effectiveness and customer satisfaction. Position Description PRODUCT CONTENT: Develop, manage and maintain Truevalue.com product information according to established standards and SEO best practices. Modify information to ensure consistency across the entire online catalog. Manage and refine product taxonomy, ensuring that products are located in categories that are intuitive to our customer. Oversee contribution of content from third-party data pools and True Value's vendor community. Maintain description integrity by monitoring returns, consumer ratings and reviews, as well as feedback from our call center, warehouse and retailers. PRODUCT PROMOTIONS: Integrate traditional (offline) product promotions into web channel working with the consumer marketing and merchandising teams. Also develop unique online offers that appeal to our target customer. Merchandise product collections, DIY project shopping lists and product category landing pages. Manage website merchandising calendar and integrate with website marketing calendar. PRODUCT ATTRIBUTION & RELATIONSHIPS: Manage and assign attributes to products that assist the consumer in finding and comparing products online. Product attributes are also assigned to support how a product should be shipped, if it needs assembly, etc. Attributes will also be used for "searchandising" (merchandising how products display in search results.) Assign cross-sell and up-sell product relationships across categories. REPORTING & ANALYSIS: Measure website sales performance (transactions/units/dollars) by category, geographic region, season and customer segment. Analyze and optimize key web analytics (page views, top products searched, sales conversion, customer product ratings, click-streams, purchase funnels, campaign metrics, etc.) to identify merchandising opportunities that increase site stickiness, conversion rate, average order value and customer satisfaction. Track consumer sales activity and product preferences between Ship-to-Store and Ship-to-Customer transactions. Provide reports to different stakeholders. PRICING: Work with Merchandising team to optimize pricing strategy while minimizing channel conflict. Conduct periodic price shops of key competitors and provide recommended strategies. TRENDS: Follow trends in internet retailing and home improvement by reading industry reports/publications, attending conferences/webinars and reviewing consumer publications Position Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience 7+ years retail merchandising experience including 3-5 years experience with website merchandising Solid understanding retail (both online and brick-and-mortar) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proven track record of writing customer-facing product content that is compelling, tailored to the online experience and optimized for SEO Advanced MS Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Strong analytical skills and proficiency in website reporting tools (Omniture a plus) Experience with customer product "ratings and reviews" reporting (Bazaarvoice a plus) Excellent financial and mathematical skills. Retail math proficiency a plus. Experience in budget planning, reporting and managing to plan Understanding of products and projects related to home improvement is preferred Basic HTML skills Professional writing samples will be requested if considered for this position.

Job Title: Assistant Manager Trainee Company: Wal-Mart Location: Sacramento, CA Description: Your spark makes us Walmart. Whether you're interested in full-time or part-time, cashier or management, you'll discover more than a job at Walmart. You'll find a place where you can make a difference in the lives of our customers, have plenty of advancement opportunities and enjoy the perks of working for the world's largest retailer. Walmart is Hiring Assistant Manager Trainees Sacramento and Greater Bay Area As an Assistant Manager Trainee with Walmart, you will be entrusted with making area-specific merchandising, operations and people development decisions, including budgeting/forecasting and assessing economic trends and demographic information. Your ideas and sales strategies will ensure the success of your department and create opportunities for new growth. You also will contribute to Walmarts sustainability efforts, such as waste and energy reduction, that have a positive environmental, socioeconomic and business impact. Your path begins as an Assistant Manager Trainee in our management training program. During 6 weeks of classroom and in-store training, you will become familiar with all aspects of running a multi-million dollar business, including Leadership, Merchandising, Customer Service, Inventory, Profit/Loss and Civic Responsibility. Upon graduation, you can be promoted to an Assistant Manager of a Walmart Store, Super Center or Neighborhood Market, where youll gain the valuable hands-on management experience that will drive your future success. Candidates must demonstrate the highest of ethical standards, a passion for excellent customer service, an appreciation for diversity (in culture, style, views), as well as the ability to foster a supportive, collaborative and productive environment. To qualify for an Assistant Management role, you must have the following: -Exceptional communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, as well as prioritization, analytical and problem resolution capabilities -Experience/Education as follows (must have one of the below combinations): o One year of retail experience AND one of year supervisory experience o Two years of general work experience AND one year of supervisory experience o At least an Associate's degree For more information and to apply, please email: Register to View -mart.com Or apply online at www.walmart.com/apply. Walmart will not tolerate discrimination of employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status or any other legally-protected status.

Job Title: Store Manager Company: The Art Institute of California - Los Angeles Location: Los Angeles, CA Description: The Art Institute of California Los Angeles is one of 48 Art Institutes located throughout North America, providing degree programs in the visual and culinary arts. The parent company of The Art Institutes, Education Management Corporation (www.edmc.com) is among the largest providers of private post-secondary education in North America, based on student enrollment and revenue, and has 80+ primary campus locations across the United States and two Canadian provinces. Please visit our website, www.aicala.artinstitutes.edu, for more information about our campus. We are currently seeking a Store Manager to oversee all aspects and maintain fiscal responsibilities of a book/supply store in the West Los Angeles area. Responsibilities include managing and controlling store inventory, marketing store merchandise, developing and maintaining relationships with vendors and suppliers, effectively managing store staff, and ensuring superior service is provided to all customers. Candidates must have 3-5 years of previous experience in retail management, merchandise marketing, and be very organized and detail-oriented. Hands-on knowledge and experience with automated systems required. Previous experience in book or supply store management and Bachelor's degree in business, retail management, or related field preferred. To review a detailed job description and to apply for this position, please click on the link below. An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Assistant Manager Trainees Company: Wal-Mart Location: San Jose, CA Description: Your spark makes us Walmart. Whether you are interested in full-time or part-time, cashier or management, you will discover more than a job at Walmart. You will find a place where you can make a difference in the lives of our customers, have plenty of advancement opportunities and enjoy the perks of working for the largest retailer in the world. Walmart is Hiring Assistant Manager Trainees Sacramento and Greater Bay Area As an Assistant Manager Trainee with Walmart, you will be entrusted with making area-specific merchandising, operations and people development decisions, including budgeting/forecasting and assessing economic trends and demographic information. Your ideas and sales strategies will ensure the success of your department and create opportunities for new growth. You also will contribute to sustainability efforts, such as waste and energy reduction, that have a positive environmental, socioeconomic and business impact. Your path begins as an Assistant Manager Trainee in our management training program. During 6 weeks of classroom and in-store training, you will become familiar with all aspects of running a multi-million dollar business, including Leadership, Merchandising, Customer Service, Inventory, Profit/Loss and Civic Responsibility. Upon graduation, you can be promoted to an Assistant Manager of a Walmart Store, Super Center or Neighborhood Market, where you will gain the valuable hands-on management experience that will drive your future success. Candidates must demonstrate the highest of ethical standards, a passion for excellent customer service, an appreciation for diversity (in culture, style, views), as well as the ability to foster a supportive, collaborative and productive environment. To qualify for an Assistant Management role, you must have the following: -Exceptional communication, customer service and interpersonal skills, as well as prioritization, analytical and problem resolution capabilities -Experience/Education as follows (must have one of the below combinations): o One year of retail experience AND one of year supervisory experience o Two years of general work experience AND one year of supervisory experience o At least a two-year degree For more information and to apply, please email: Register to View -mart.com Or apply online at www.walmart.com/apply. Walmart will not tolerate discrimination of employment on the basis of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status or any other legally-protected status.

Job Title: Digital Marketing Manager ECom Company: True Value Location: Chicago, IL Description: Position Summary The E-Commerce Marketing Manager will be responsible for driving qualified traffic to our consumer e-commerce site, Truevalue.com through paid search, banner advertising, social media, search engine optimization, email marketing, mobile, local store referrals, comparison shopping sites and other marketing channels. This person will continually develop and refine these traffic drivers in coordination with our Digital Merchandiser and Consumer Marketing team to bring our target customer to the site. Web analytics tools will be used to develop and refine the above by measuring website sales, conversion rates, average order value, campaign results, pay-per-click marketing effectiveness, customer and retailer satisfaction. Position Description ACQUIRE CUSTOMERS: Develop and execute plan to grow awareness, drive traffic to our website, and achieve desired conversion rate and sales goals. Create paid search strategy, executing keyword buys and ongoing optimization. Work with Consumer Marketing Team and agency to develop integrated promotions utilizing banner advertising, social media, mobile and traditional (offline) media. Manage the overall website marketing calendar for these activities. Also responsible for comparison shopping site strategy and execution. Manage the above to established budget with an effective cost of customer acquisition. RETAIN CUSTOMERS: Develop retention strategy by leveraging information from web analytics and customer data warehouse. Manage and grow email marketing list, generating trigger messages and compelling offers to customer segments. Target home page offers based on customer behavior and segmentation. Develop and execute website loyalty program with True Value Rewards team. Contribute to the 360 view of the customer. Measure overall customer satisfaction with the website experience. ENGAGE STORES: Responsible for Ship-to-Store program performance and retailer satisfaction. Measure and monitor retailer performance, compliance and satisfaction with the program. Work with Retail Operations and True Value University teams to develop strategies that increase participation and overall effectiveness of the program. TRACK PERFORMANCE: Use web analytics to track performance of paid advertising as well as other strategic traffic sources. Identify marketing opportunities to increase site usage, conversion rate, and average order value. Track customer satisfaction with website experience and ship-to-store purchases. Provide reports to different stakeholders. FOLLOW TRENDS: Stay on the forefront of internet marketing trends and best practices by attending webinars, conferences and subscribing to industry publications. Position Qualifications Bachelor's degree in marketing, advertising or related field 7+ years marketing experience, with 3-5+ years internet marketing experience for a retail e-commerce site. Cross-channel retail background a definite plus. Clear understanding of e-commerce best practices Willingness to work "hands on" developing the strategy behind a particular initiative and then executing on details Demonstrated track record developing and driving measurable results that attract qualified traffic, improve website conversion and increase average order value Hands-on search engine keyword planning, purchasing and optimization Experience creating and distributing targeted email campaigns using platforms (Responsys a plus) Proven analytical skills and proficiency in website reporting tools (Omniture a plus) with strong experience interpreting test results & drawing conclusions. Excellent financial and mathematical skills. Retail math proficiency a plus. Experience in budget planning, reporting and managing to plan Strong marketing communication and business writing skills Ability to proactively prioritize, manage and complete multiple projects simultaneously within time constraints and with strong attention to detail Advanced MS Office Skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) Basic HTML skills

Job Title: Store Manager Company: Draper's & Damon's Location: Fairfax, VA Description: X Oversees all aspects of store operations by ensuring peak sales performance, customer satisfaction, and maintenance of a clean and safe environment for a pleasurable shopping experience. X Meets and/or exceeds monthly sales plan, units per transaction, dollars per transaction, and return rate as established by company. X Reviews monthly profit and loss statements. Takes the initiative to lower store operating costs, where appropriate. X Actively participates in the selling process during peak times. In conjunction with the District Manager, sets and achieves personal sales goals and objectives. X Recruits, hires, and trains sales and support staff for store. X Ideal candidates will have 5+ years retail management experience in the fashion industry.

Job Title: Store Manager, Baker Furniture Company: Kohler Location: Chicago, IL Description: Baker Furniture, a Kohler owned company, is a manufacturer, retailer and wholesaler of luxury furniture and accessories. We are one of the few furniture companies that manufactures high-end, quality furniture in the USA. For over 100 years, Baker has held a reputation for quality, design and craftsmanship. We pride ourselves on hiring talented individuals that can uphold the legacy of Baker. We are looking for a results-oriented, team building, and entrepreneurial leader to join our team as the Store Manager of our Chicago Ave Baker Furniture Store in Chicago. Location/Hours of Operation: Baker Furniture Chicago 825 W. Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60622 Hours: M-Sat: 10:00a - 6:00p The Store Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of associate performance, sales, operation and financial performance in his/her location. These responsibilities include; training and developing staff, recruiting, driving sales in the location, ensuring a gracious customer experience; managing a P&L, building relationships in the community through local marketing efforts and hosting special events to build a repeat customer base. Three to Five years experience as a retail or furniture sales/store manager is required. There will be frequent interaction with customers, vendors, shippers and designers. Proven results through focusing on driving sales, profitability, building relationships and motivating a team is imperative to an individual's success in this role. A college degree is strongly preferred. At Baker we drive for continuous improvement in everything we do. We set high standards of performance. We focus on our customer and build trust with our internal and external customers. Baker is a fast-paced, ever changing company that provides, challenge, career growth and professional development to its employee's. This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the most reputable companies in the industry. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package which includes; a 401 (k) program with company match, tuition reimbursement, product discounts and medical, dental and vision insurance. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Title: Luxury Retail Sales Professional Company: Kohler Location: Scottsdale, AZ Description: Baker Furniture New York, NY PD# 60030442 Baker Furniture, a Kohler Company, is a luxury furniture brand that has built a reputation for design, quality and pleasure as lasting as its furniture. Our team is seeking results oriented, self motivated, outgoing sales professional to join our team as a Sales Associate at our New York, NY Store location. Our Sales associates lead all aspect of sales and sales generation including; in-store and outside sales to retail and wholesale customers, networking with the professional trade, planning in-store events, making regular outside calls and communication to introducing new product to new and existing clients. We are looking for true sales professional that will build and maintain long term relationships with clients to build a repeat customer base and follow up on all sales to ensure customer satisfaction and service. A background in retail sales, interior design or furniture is helpful. A college degree in fashion merchandising, marketing or interior design is very desirable. A need to focus on details as follow-up with any organization is extremely critical. 2 to 5 years of sales experience is required. This is an outstanding opportunity to join one of the most reputable companies in the industry. We offer an excellent compensation & benefits package, including a 401 (k) program, tuition reimbursement, and product discounts. Position is 100% commission based with a draw system.

Job Title: Retail Store Manager Company: Godiva Chocolatier Location: White Plains, NY Description: Godiva Chocolatier is the world's premier chocolatier. We are the global leaders of the creation and distribution of super-premium chocolates worldwide. Godiva is available at any one of our boutiques, www.godiva.com, and through our catalogs. Godiva sells its products through its retail stores, and through wholesale locations (including department stores, grocery/drug channels and worldwide duty-free), and Direct (including catalog and internet operations). The company selectively licenses the Godiva trademark (including Godiva Liquor from Diageo and Godiva Double Chocolate Cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory). The company has approximately 4,000 employees around the world and is headquartered in New York, New York. For over 80 years, Godiva Chocolatier has defined the art of fine chocolate making by selecting only the most superb ingredients. Godiva applies the same devotion to selecting and developing the best people. As an employer of choice, Godiva Chocolatier values a rich assortment of people that want to work in a pleasant and energized setting. In exchange for your expertise and enthusiasm, we offer excellent career growth opportunities and a competitive salary. Job Description : Retail Store Manager In this position, you will be responsible for the smooth and efficient operations of a Godiva boutique. Specifically, this includes: providing exceptional customer service; driving, achieving, and focusing on sales plans and objectives; training and developing sales and stock associates; and establishing relationships within the local business community with the focus of gift giving of Godiva products. The successful candidate will possess 1-3 years of work experience within the Retail industry. Management/Asst. Manager experience including: Recruitment Training & employee development Employee scheduling Cash control Payroll control Visual merchandising Inventory control Innovative thinking Godiva appreciates your interest and consideration of our company. We regret that we will not be able to respond to every resume submission. Only those candidates who best meet our needs shall be contacted. Again, thank you for your consideration. Godiva Chocolatier is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V. Search Firm Representatives please read carefully : Godiva is not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this employment opportunity. Regardless of past practice, all resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at Godiva via-email, the Internet or directly to hiring managers at Godiva in any form without a valid written search agreement in place for that position will be deemed the sole property of Godiva, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Godiva as a result of the referral or through other means.

Job Title: General Manager Company: Little Miss Matched Location: New York, NY Description: We are seeking an experienced General Manager to run our 5th Avenue flagship location. Must have 5-6 years General Management experience with an emphasis on driving sales, operational excellence including expense control and payroll management. Must be a super star at building and motivating teams. The General Manager owns the store experience from a merchandise presentation and a customer experience perspective. The General Manager creates an environment that ensures customer satisfaction, maximum productivity and profitability by translating and implementing corporate and brand developed business plans. The General Manager exercises independent judgment and discretion in developing and articulating strategies to drive the business. Creates and oversees implementation of action plans to improve key performance indicators to maximize business opportunities Assesses the effectiveness of the management staff by providing the appropriate level of performance feedback Evaluates store sales and payroll goals on a daily basis using key business reports and payroll tools Directs brand appropriate strategic merchandising to maximize sales Drives brand loyalty by leading an outstanding internal and external customer experience Hires, trains, develops and supervises managers, sales and stock associates Develops hiring plans Coaches leadership team members Accountable for focal process for all store employees Creates development and training plans for direct reports Ensures recruitment from a diverse applicant pool Develops succession plans to ensure career paths for all employees Leads and inspires customer centric culture by recognizing and rewarding team Responsible for employee dispute resolution and escalated customer situations Conducts weekly visual merchandising walk-throughs with key staff members and corporate business partners Creates shortage action plan in partnership with the management team to minimize loss and achieve shrinkage goal Ensures community involvement to drive brand awareness and loyalty Qualifications Effective interpersonal and communication skills with all levels of Headquarters and field management Strong analytical, problem solving and project management skills, proven record of success Strong computer skills; proficient in Excel and Word Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills Ability to interpret all policies and procedures to resolve customer and employee issues Excellent time management skills Minimum 5 years retail experience Strong emphasis/experience in the store operations function and/or customer service industry. Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including nights and weekends. Ability to lift and carry 30lbs. 4-year college degree or equivalent preferred. IF THIS IS YOU, ATTACH YOUR RESUME AND TELL ME WHY!!