Merchant, Digital Product Activation

**who we are**: lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people. **about this team**: The Merchandise team lives and breathes all things product We collectively work together towards getting the right product for our stores and ultimately our guests. **a day in the life**: The Digital Merchant is responsible for driving and supporting the creation of the product assortment strategies that deliver on our digital growth plans. This person will lead effective partnerships to drive alignment at the intersection of Product Strategy, Web Experience and Digital Marketing. - The "Digital Champion" within the merchandising organization with the mandate to drive the delivery of our omni-channel product strategies - The go-to cross functional partner when it comes to online assortment strategies - Coordinate mandate work across Merchandising, Strategy, Planning, Digital, Digital Marketing, Content Operations, etc. - Responsible for pre-season planning (campaign alignment, web curation, content strategy, etc.) for assigned digital product categories in order to achieve financial success - Responsible for strategic planning around campaign alignment, website experience, content strategy as well as key merchandising metrics such as financials, seasonal targets, productivity metrics, category plans and channel plans - Responsible for in-season execution of strategies and alignment - Execute and drive enrollment across functions for strategies + execution plans at key GTM gates - Work closely with Digital Marketing to allocate focus and funds for specific product priorities - Provide leadership for their respective pod to meet key GTM gate deliverables - Proactively gather, analyze and drive insight from local market knowledge and competitive landscape across all channels specific to online execution and digital experiences - Responsible for shaping and crafting the final seasonal buys with a focus on digital - Support in building roadmap stories into seasonal marketing plans across merchandising, digital and marketing - Supports with in season management of ecommerce reporting, analysis and corresponding business actions **qualifications**: - 3-5 years of experience in a merchant/buyer/digital strategy role - Retail/Digital experience required - Omni channel experience highly desirable - Proven ability to work with and lead a cross functional team - Excellent communication skills - interpersonal, written and verbal - Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously - Self-starter approach to work, with an eagerness to consistently meet and exceed objectives and take on more responsibility - Entrepreneurship - an ability to make decisions and take calculated risks - Focus on creating an extraordinary guest experience - Strong organizational and time management skills - Strong knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Outlook) and working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator - Willingness to travel (domestic and international) and work on the retail floor **must haves**: - Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life. - Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results. - Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same. - Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure. - Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships. - Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously. **additional notes**: Authorization to work in Canada is required for this role. **compensation and benefits package**: At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth: - Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans - Paid time off - Savings and retirement plan matching - Generous employee discount - Fitness & yoga classes - Parenthood top-up - Extensive catalog of development course offerings - People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few) **N