Location: San Francisco, CA

Employment Type: Temporary- Full-Time Benefits Eligible

Team: Merchandising

At Minted, we are passionate about art and science. We are a community-driven marketplace of artists and makers, and utilize data to drive our decision making. To that end, we're inviting creative thinkers who are passionate about art and design, curious about the world of e-commerce, wholesale and retail merchandising, and have strong analytical and quantitative skills to join us as a Rotational Associate in our Merchandising program.

The Minted Merchandising team is responsible for driving sales across our various categories, including art, home decor, wedding, holiday, baby & kids and gifts. We work closely with design submissions from our talented community of artists and makers, as well as data from our analytics team, to bring forth fresh, balanced assortments to inspire our customers. Those products are then manufactured by Minted and/or offered through the Direct From Artist (DFA) program, a new third-party marketplace of a curated collection of makers who design and craft fine products in the categories of art and home decor, shipping to Minted customers directly from their studios.

You will rotate through multi-month, high-impact assignments in 1-3 of Minted’s categories (Gifting, Art, Home Decor, Baby & Kids, Holiday, Wedding, Greeting Cards and more), apprenticing with senior category merchants, driving your businesses and getting exposure to a range of merchandising business models, including e-commerce, wholesale, and direct-from-seller marketplace.

Because merchants are so central to Minted’s value proposition, this is a 12-month rotational contract to give you exposure and experience in Minted’s many categories and business models, with the potential for a full-time offer as an Associate Merchandising Manager with category ownership at the end of the contract period. This is a fantastic opportunity for an early-career professional who wants to learn broadly about merchandising fundamentals that will be applicable throughout their career.

As a Rotational Merchandising Associate, you will be essential support to Minted’s Merchandising team, and will gain exposure to an array of diverse business units. In supporting the Merchandising team, you will also work cross-functionally with virtually all teams at Minted, and will have a chance to work with and present to the C Suite. Graduates of this program have moved on to successful careers in merchandising leadership at Minted, in other related departments such as marketing and e-commerce, as well as career opportunities outside of Minted.

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You will:

• Rotate through multi-month, high-impact assignments in 1-3 of Minted’s categories (Gifting, Art, Home Decor, Baby & Kids, Holiday, Wedding, Greeting Cards), apprenticing with each category’s merchant.
• Partner with the category Merchant to identify growth opportunities through competitive and customer analysis, including both in-store visits and online research: _ _
• Identify gaps in the assortment within your categories, using a data driven approach.
• Manage assortment breadth, depth and competitiveness to ensure category has the right assortment to meet financial goals.
• Assist with the online merchandising of the relevant categories including filters, SKU organization and ranking, and optimizing the overall “shoppability” of assortments.
• Identify shopping experience enhancements to improve conversion of your category on Minted.com
• Complete ad hoc analytical projects, as requested by the category Merchant.

In an ecommerce or wholesale rotation, you might also:

• Assist the category Merchant in preparing for and executing the design challenge and assortment process.
• Maintain and enhance merchandise data, including basic product information, filter assignments, search tags, and related products.
• Collaborate with the category Merchant in the merchandising of curated landing pages.
• Coordinate with our Production team and/or wholesale partner accounts to ensure an on time and smooth launch of product assortments.
• Maintain and enhance merchandise data, including basic product information, filter assignments, search tags, and related products.
• Collaborate with the category Merchant in the merchandising of curated landing pages.
• Partner with the category Merchant to identify growth opportunities through competitive and customer analysis, including both in-store visits and online research.
• Complete ad hoc analytical projects, as requested by the category merchant.
• Coordinate with our Production team to ensure an on time and smooth launch of product assortments.

In a Direct-From-Artist marketplace rotation, you might also:

• Identify sources for finding potential new sellers.
• Curate list of potential qualified sellers for approval from category Merchant and DFA curator.
• Pursue direct relationships with sellers and 'sell' them on the Minted DFA opportunity
• Onboard sellers to the Minted DFA platform (contracting, training, Q&A).
• Develop sellers into effective sellers on the DFA platform (assortment, price, product content, fulfillment).

You are:

• A self-starter with an owner’s mindset and an ability to prioritize in a fast paced environment and meet changing deadlines and priorities on multiple simultaneous projects.
• Quantitatively oriented and an analytical thinker. The ideal candidate loves data and is able to analyze a problem, use data to articulate a recommendation, and take action accordingly.
• A shopper or collector. You have strong natural retail insights and an understanding of how and why consumers use Minted products, informed by a personal interest in shopping or collecting design or fashion goods. You have a strong personal passion for Minted’s categories of products.
• Passionate about design and how it defines product.
• Results-driven, focused, and analytical. Outstanding follow-up, organization, and time management skills.
• Excited to work in a collaborative team environment and are motivated to ask questions.

You have:

• A Bachelor’s Degree and 0-3 years of work experience. Art History or Fine Arts major is a plus.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• A love for design and strong quantitative skills.
• An intuitive understanding of not only what will sell, but also what constitutes truly differentiated and high-quality design.
• A love for data and the ability to analyze a problem, using data to articulate a recommendation, and take action accordingly.
• A clear understanding of financial retail measurements and how to impact them.
• Experience in e-commerce and understanding of e-commerce performance metrics and conversion drivers are a plus.
• A clear understanding of Minted’s crowdsourcing model and how it differs from traditional retail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• An ability to multitask and meet deadlines while still paying attention to details and executing flawlessly.

About Minted :

Artists shape culture. They spark conversation, create connection, and bring beauty into the world. Minted is where they come together to reach further. Our marketplace empowers a thriving community of independent artists to sell and scale their work. We nurture self-expression, cultivate community, and bring the best in visual art to a global audience.

We’re building a new way to discover the world’s best creative talent. We’re here for the emerging talent ready to take off, the local favorites ready to grow, and the established artists ready to dream bigger.

At Minted, our people don’t just believe in the power of art–we live it. We have our finger on the pulse of what’s new and now. We’re obsessed with great design, art, and interiors. We’re in galleries, at fairs, and constantly finding inspiration online. We seek undiscovered talent that deserves to stand up and stand out. We connect with artists that have something to say, and we collaborate to amplify their work. The Minted community’s art, stationery, and textiles products have reached over 75 million homes worldwide.

Our marketplace brings the best in independent design to consumers everywhere. We recognize the challenges independent artists face, and we leverage our resources to level the playing field and create a platform that gives artists the freedom to develop their craft and grow their business.

We are headquartered in San Francisco, CA and currently employ 350+ full-time employees, plus additional temporary workers during the holiday season. We have raised over $300M from top-tier investors including Benchmark Capital, T. Rowe Price, Permira, Ridge Ventures, Technology Crossover Ventures, and Norwest Venture Partners. Angel investors include Marissa Mayer, Jeremy Stoppelman, Julia & Kevin Hartz, Yishan Wong, and more.

Minted is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and will consider all qualified applicants for employment in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws. Minted participates in the E-verify program.

How Our Process Works:

Minted uses technology and innovative practices to bring unique, best-selling design to market at scale. Using its crowdsourcing technology, consumers are empowered to vote for the designs they love and want to see sold, ensuring that Minted always sells continuously fresh and trend-forward product. The winning designs are manufactured by Minted, enabling artists from around the world to share and sell their work while letting Minted do the rest. Since launch in 2007, the company has expanded to serve consumers in new categories including wall art, textiles, digital content and home decor, as well as serve major retailers and consumer products brands with data-backed design through licensing and wholesale partnerships.