About the role
About The Team PetSmart’s Canada Home Office (CHO) is home to approximately 50+ associates who work in departments such as Merchandising, Marketing, Demand Planning, Pricing, Space Planning, Digital/e-Commerce, Human Resources, Legal, IT and more. The small but mighty team at the CHO supports the operations of 160+ PetSmart stores in Canada and works closely with counterparts at PetSmart’s global corporate headquarters located in Phoenix, Arizona. We also share the Canada Home Office with our colleagues at PetSmart Charities of Canada—an independent, registered charity. PetSmart Charities of Canada is committed to making the world a better place for pets and all who love them by connecting pets with loving homes through adoption, improving access to veterinary care and supporting families in times of crisis with access to pet food, shelter, and emergency relief.
About the Location At PetSmart, teamwork and connection are core to how we thrive. This role is based at our Canada Home Office, with an expectation of working a minimum of three days in the office each week. In a standard work week, associates may work up to two remote “flex day” (with leader approval). Our hybrid approach is designed to foster strong collaboration while also supporting flexibility and individual success.
About The Job The Sr. Site Merchandiser (eCommerce) is essential in translating and implementing merchandising and Digital strategy into the online shopping experience. The Senior Site Merchandiser will be responsible for executing fundamental aspects that create the functionality of the e-commerce business and driving customer-centric experiences to grow their respective business. The person in this position will work closely with Buying and Marketing teams to enhance and merchandise the online assortment, elevate key events, and deliver a seamless customer journey. The successful candidate:
- Manages day-to-day responsibilities of the of the e-commerce site, inclusive of publishing content, analyzing and acting upon business trends, and site maintenance
- Serves as subject matter expert to round table partners
- Collaborate with enterprise owners & contributors of key digital initiatives
- Manage integration of monthly planner process into the online experience, leading the process for product assortment, promotion and channel eligibility updates
- Accountable for the delivery of new capabilities, with clear understanding of the capabilities and processes for implementation
- Analyze reporting to identify performance trends, high level results against KPIs, insights, and recommendations for future activations
- Communicate results to the organization and use the information to drive digital merchandising tactics
- Works with Marketing partners to ensure clarity of messaging and end-to-end landing experience is optimized for all marketing vehicles that strengthen customers to site
- Supports and assists with key E-Commerce initiatives, IT projects, presentations, reports or any other assigned tasks
- Work closely with cross functional team to create new digital experiences which fulfill PetSmart’s “Anything for Pets” promise
KEY COMPETENCIES attributed to creating service include, but are not limited to the following:
Knowledge Skills And Abilities
- Highly organized with effective time management and project management skills
- Ability to initiate multiple projects
- Ability to manage tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and trends
- Ability to work independently with minimal direct oversight
- Proven ability to manage against change in an ambiguous environment
- Coachable and passionate for continuous self-improvement
- Excellent problem-solving skills - able to identify, analyze and propose solutions to various technical and business issues
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft office applications, including intermediate capabilities with Excel and Word
- Exhibit professional and entrepreneurial initiative
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing or equivalent work experience
- 3+ years of Merchandising, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce or Analyst experience
Additional Job Considerations
- This role requires collaboration, teamwork, and face-to-face interaction with colleagues, leaders, and/or clients.
- Being in the office ensures access to leaders, cross-functional partners, and resources necessary to make timely decisions and drive results.
- On-site presence in accordance with our FlexSmart policy supports our culture of innovation, mentorship, and engagement, which is integral to our success in developing the best team.
- This is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exhaustive list of all essential job functions for this position. PetSmart retains the right to change or assign other required job duties to this position.
About The Culture At PetSmart, we work hard to create a culture where every associate feels like they truly belong and we celebrate the unique stories, backgrounds, and experiences our associates share. These experiences not only bring new perspectives in shaping our Belonging culture but they’re core to PetSmart’s success.
Not sure if you meet 100% of the position requirements and whether you should apply? We’d still like to hear from you and encourage you to apply with us! You just may be the ideal candidate for this role, and if not this one, perhaps another position.
Our Canada Home Office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including:
- Bring your pup to work! We have lots of dogs that come each day as well as fish and aquatic pets that live at our office
- On-site Dog Park
- Café serving fresh lunch options
- In-building day care facility option
- Volunteer events with PetSmart Charities
- We have an active social committee that hosts fun-filled events including contests, bake-offs, off-site events, and volunteer efforts, and they are always trying to out-do the previous event! See what life is like at the Canada Home Office here: https://careers.petsmart.com/canada
- Learn more about here: https://www.lifeatpetsmart.com/life-at-petsmart/
- Check out Associate stories and share in some celebrations at PetSmart: https://www.blog.lifeatpetsmart.com/
- Explore PetSmart Benefits here: https://benefits.petsmart.com/
This posting reflects an existing vacancy, and we are actively seeking candidates for this role. PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.
About PetSmart
At PetSmart, we’ll do Anything for Pets. ❤️🐾 And the people who love them! Because we’re those people, too. Pets inspire and motivate us to bring our best selves to work each day. Our associates are devoted to ensuring that pets’ lives are happy and healthy. So, naturally, we’re devoted to ensuring that PetSmart is a happy and healthy workplace, too. Whether based in a store, salon, PetsHotel, distribution center, or at our home office, you’ll find yourself inspired and empowered to go further, reach higher, and make the most out of your #LifeAtPetSmart.
As the largest specialty retailer in North America, we’re proud to employ approximately 50,000 associates across 1,660+ stores, seven distribution centers, and two home offices. Through our work with PetSmart Charities® and PetSmart Charities of Canada®, we’ve helped 11 million pets find their forever homes, donated over $500+ million in grants to make a difference, and earned the title of the leading funder for animal welfare.
PetSmart takes data privacy very seriously, so please be aware that PetSmart will never ask for personal information, such as a driver’s license number or financial information before a candidate accepts an employment offer. Candidates will be asked to provide a social security number in the job application via PetSmart’s secured applicant tracking system, which can be accessed only via www.careers.petsmart.com. Candidates will never be asked to provide any of this information via e-mail.
About the role
About The Team PetSmart’s Canada Home Office (CHO) is home to approximately 50+ associates who work in departments such as Merchandising, Marketing, Demand Planning, Pricing, Space Planning, Digital/e-Commerce, Human Resources, Legal, IT and more. The small but mighty team at the CHO supports the operations of 160+ PetSmart stores in Canada and works closely with counterparts at PetSmart’s global corporate headquarters located in Phoenix, Arizona. We also share the Canada Home Office with our colleagues at PetSmart Charities of Canada—an independent, registered charity. PetSmart Charities of Canada is committed to making the world a better place for pets and all who love them by connecting pets with loving homes through adoption, improving access to veterinary care and supporting families in times of crisis with access to pet food, shelter, and emergency relief.
About the Location At PetSmart, teamwork and connection are core to how we thrive. This role is based at our Canada Home Office, with an expectation of working a minimum of three days in the office each week. In a standard work week, associates may work up to two remote “flex day” (with leader approval). Our hybrid approach is designed to foster strong collaboration while also supporting flexibility and individual success.
About The Job The Sr. Site Merchandiser (eCommerce) is essential in translating and implementing merchandising and Digital strategy into the online shopping experience. The Senior Site Merchandiser will be responsible for executing fundamental aspects that create the functionality of the e-commerce business and driving customer-centric experiences to grow their respective business. The person in this position will work closely with Buying and Marketing teams to enhance and merchandise the online assortment, elevate key events, and deliver a seamless customer journey. The successful candidate:
- Manages day-to-day responsibilities of the of the e-commerce site, inclusive of publishing content, analyzing and acting upon business trends, and site maintenance
- Serves as subject matter expert to round table partners
- Collaborate with enterprise owners & contributors of key digital initiatives
- Manage integration of monthly planner process into the online experience, leading the process for product assortment, promotion and channel eligibility updates
- Accountable for the delivery of new capabilities, with clear understanding of the capabilities and processes for implementation
- Analyze reporting to identify performance trends, high level results against KPIs, insights, and recommendations for future activations
- Communicate results to the organization and use the information to drive digital merchandising tactics
- Works with Marketing partners to ensure clarity of messaging and end-to-end landing experience is optimized for all marketing vehicles that strengthen customers to site
- Supports and assists with key E-Commerce initiatives, IT projects, presentations, reports or any other assigned tasks
- Work closely with cross functional team to create new digital experiences which fulfill PetSmart’s “Anything for Pets” promise
KEY COMPETENCIES attributed to creating service include, but are not limited to the following:
Knowledge Skills And Abilities
- Highly organized with effective time management and project management skills
- Ability to initiate multiple projects
- Ability to manage tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and trends
- Ability to work independently with minimal direct oversight
- Proven ability to manage against change in an ambiguous environment
- Coachable and passionate for continuous self-improvement
- Excellent problem-solving skills - able to identify, analyze and propose solutions to various technical and business issues
- Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft office applications, including intermediate capabilities with Excel and Word
- Exhibit professional and entrepreneurial initiative
EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing or equivalent work experience
- 3+ years of Merchandising, Digital Marketing, E-Commerce or Analyst experience
Additional Job Considerations
- This role requires collaboration, teamwork, and face-to-face interaction with colleagues, leaders, and/or clients.
- Being in the office ensures access to leaders, cross-functional partners, and resources necessary to make timely decisions and drive results.
- On-site presence in accordance with our FlexSmart policy supports our culture of innovation, mentorship, and engagement, which is integral to our success in developing the best team.
- This is not intended to be an all-inclusive, exhaustive list of all essential job functions for this position. PetSmart retains the right to change or assign other required job duties to this position.
About The Culture At PetSmart, we work hard to create a culture where every associate feels like they truly belong and we celebrate the unique stories, backgrounds, and experiences our associates share. These experiences not only bring new perspectives in shaping our Belonging culture but they’re core to PetSmart’s success.
Not sure if you meet 100% of the position requirements and whether you should apply? We’d still like to hear from you and encourage you to apply with us! You just may be the ideal candidate for this role, and if not this one, perhaps another position.
Our Canada Home Office offers outstanding amenities in a fun and rewarding workplace including:
- Bring your pup to work! We have lots of dogs that come each day as well as fish and aquatic pets that live at our office
- On-site Dog Park
- Café serving fresh lunch options
- In-building day care facility option
- Volunteer events with PetSmart Charities
- We have an active social committee that hosts fun-filled events including contests, bake-offs, off-site events, and volunteer efforts, and they are always trying to out-do the previous event! See what life is like at the Canada Home Office here: https://careers.petsmart.com/canada
- Learn more about here: https://www.lifeatpetsmart.com/life-at-petsmart/
- Check out Associate stories and share in some celebrations at PetSmart: https://www.blog.lifeatpetsmart.com/
- Explore PetSmart Benefits here: https://benefits.petsmart.com/
This posting reflects an existing vacancy, and we are actively seeking candidates for this role. PetSmart provides an equal opportunity for all associates and job applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics.
About PetSmart
At PetSmart, we’ll do Anything for Pets. ❤️🐾 And the people who love them! Because we’re those people, too. Pets inspire and motivate us to bring our best selves to work each day. Our associates are devoted to ensuring that pets’ lives are happy and healthy. So, naturally, we’re devoted to ensuring that PetSmart is a happy and healthy workplace, too. Whether based in a store, salon, PetsHotel, distribution center, or at our home office, you’ll find yourself inspired and empowered to go further, reach higher, and make the most out of your #LifeAtPetSmart.
As the largest specialty retailer in North America, we’re proud to employ approximately 50,000 associates across 1,660+ stores, seven distribution centers, and two home offices. Through our work with PetSmart Charities® and PetSmart Charities of Canada®, we’ve helped 11 million pets find their forever homes, donated over $500+ million in grants to make a difference, and earned the title of the leading funder for animal welfare.
PetSmart takes data privacy very seriously, so please be aware that PetSmart will never ask for personal information, such as a driver’s license number or financial information before a candidate accepts an employment offer. Candidates will be asked to provide a social security number in the job application via PetSmart’s secured applicant tracking system, which can be accessed only via www.careers.petsmart.com. Candidates will never be asked to provide any of this information via e-mail.