Strategic Merchandising Manager

Madison, WI

Spark Curiosity. Ignite Learning.  

Demco serves the library and education communities in providing innovative, inspiring learning environments that spark curiosity and ignite learning.  Our team is filled with talented, insanely curious individuals who constantly seek new and different ways to connect with our customers. As we continue to grow as an organization, so does our need for a creative means to speak to our customers.  We are currently expanding our Marketing team to include a Strategic Merchandising Manager who can help create experiences within the minds of our customers.

As our Strategic Merchandising Manager you will:

  • Play a strategic role in developing and shaping Demco’s merchandising strategies by collaborating with product managers and marketing to create category-specific engagements, landing pages, product recommendations, and solution-oriented experiences
  • Leverage your expertise in product placement to enhance customer engagement and drive revenue
  • Curate and manage presentation of products across all channels (digital and print)
  • Utilize analytics and sales data to monitor product performance
  • Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and emergency technologies to propose innovative ideas for enhancing the customer shopping experience

To be qualified, you will have:

  • A bachelor's in marketing, business, or related field
  • At least 5 years of strategic, professional experience in e-commerce, digital marketing, or merchandising
  • Familiarity with SEO principles and their application in enhancing online visibility
  • Creative mindset with an eye for design, layout, and visual storytelling
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working collaboratively in a cross-functional team
  • Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

The ideal candidate will possess a passion for digital merchandising, a positive attitude, be highly collaborative, adaptable, show a willingness to take initiative, and have a strong interest and passion in serving the library and school communities.

This permanent, full-time role offers a remote or hybrid work environment coupled with a rich benefit package intended to support you both professionally and personally.  Our work culture inspires collaboration and perseverance, while helping you build positive, professional relationships with your peers.  Our coworkers enjoy tremendous satisfaction from serving library and school professionals who have such a rewarding impact on our community.  Salary discussions will occur during your first contact with us.