E-commerce Merchandiser

**Opportunity**:
We’re looking for a detail-oriented and creative full-time E-Commerce Merchandiser to join our team. In this role, you will manage the merchandising of products on our e-commerce website, ensuring that our online store reflects our standards and promotes our mission. You’ll take ownership of creating and maintaining online inventory, managing our website’s overall appearance, and driving the growth of our online business through innovative campaigns and customer-centric designs.

**About Dog Tales Rescue & Sanctuary**:
Dog Tales is a world-renowned dog rescue and horse sanctuary set on an incredible 50 acres of green fields, rolling hills, and wooded areas in King City, Ontario. Our picturesque location - complete with walking trails, therapy pools, and a grooming spa - is the perfect setting for abused and neglected animals to heal and be rehabilitated while they wait for forever homes. Along with medical care, our team provides all of the love, attention, and training that our rescue animals need to recover from their difficult pasts, so that they can move on to permanent, loving homes, which most do. For the rest, Dog Tales is home for as long as they need it to be.

If you would like to be part of an energetic and compassionate team, where you can make an impact and difference in the lives of countless animals, join us

**The Role**:

- Creating and managing online inventory, including designing new product items, removing discontinued items, and maintaining accurate inventory counts.
- Analyzing website data and metrics to generate actionable insights for improving site merchandising.
- Assisting with our online marketing presence, including some social media support.
- Managing the overall look, feel, and functionality of our online store, including graphic design elements.
- Collaborating with other departments to execute marketing campaigns, including curating collections, products, and digital media.
- Conducting quality assurance checks to ensure an optimal user experience across the website and products.
- Monitoring website traffic changes and implementing strategies to increase sales.
- Managing shipping processes with partners like Canada Post, UPS, and FedEx to ensure timely package delivery.
- Supporting other administrative tasks as needed.

**What You Bring**:

- Minimum 2 years of experience in an e-commerce, UX, or marketing role.
- Diploma or degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel and familiarity with HTML and Adobe Photoshop.
- A creative eye for styling and creating diverse merchandise collections.
- Ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and systems.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

**What We Offer**:
We believe in supporting our team with great perks that make work enjoyable and life easier:

- **Competitive Salary and Benefits**: We offer a competitive salary along with a solid benefits package, including health, vision, and dental coverage to keep you covered.
- **Extended Healthcare**: In addition to regular health benefits, we provide extra support for your well-being, including mental health resources.
- **Free Staff Meals**: Enjoy free daily meals while at work, making your day a little more convenient and enjoyable.
- **Paid Vacation and Sick Days**: Take time to relax or recover with paid vacation and sick days, because work-life balance is important.
- **Employee Appreciation Events**: We host regular events to celebrate our team and build a positive, fun work environment.
- **GRSP**: Contribute to a Group Registered Savings Plan to secure your future.

**Schedule**

This is a full-time position with a schedule of 8 AM - 5 PM, five days a week, with occasional weekend shifts as needed.
- **Please note, this position is onsite. Additionally, reliable access to a car is necessary as there is no public transit near our facility.**_
- A portfolio is required for this position. We thank all applicants in advance, and only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

Ability to commute/relocate:

- King City, Ontario: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Work Location: In person