Senior Digital Merchandising Manager

Summary

Join RedFlagDeals.com as a Senior Digital Merchandising Manager and become a key player in Canada's premier deal-hunting platform. You will define what constitutes a great deal, establishing frameworks and standards for evaluating offers. This role involves collaborating with deal hunters, the sales team, and retail partners to optimize deal presentation and discovery across the platform. Leverage data analysis to drive strategic decisions and enhance merchandising strategies. The position is remote from Ontario, Canada, and requires 5+ years of experience in a related field. If you're passionate about deals and possess strong analytical and communication skills, this opportunity is for you.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in a related field, such as media production focused on shopping and savings, retail buying, or e-commerce site merchandising
• Deep knowledge of Canadian shopping habits, pricing strategies, and promotional tactics used by major retailers
• Exceptional analytical skills with experience using data to identify trends and make strategic decisions
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage with both the community and business partners effectively
• Proficiency in working collaboratively across teams, especially with sales and client-facing roles
• A passion for deals and an innate curiosity about shopping trends and value propositions

Responsibilities

• Establish clear frameworks and standards for evaluating deals, ensuring only the best offers make the cut
• Develop and maintain protocols for identifying top-tier discounts and promotions, both in-store and online, to guide the community in their deal-hunting efforts
• Partner with RFD’s deal hunters to provide training, resources, and guidelines that refine their approach to finding and sharing deals
• Implement strategies that streamline and improve the discovery and presentation of deals across the platform
• Design and execute merchandising tactics that help RFD users make informed shopping decisions, whether comparing products, navigating seasonal promotions, or identifying price trends
• Collaborate with the sales team and retail partners to craft deal structures and strategies that resonate with both shoppers and merchants
• Work directly with merchants, advertisers, and retailers to optimize their presence on RFD, helping them craft offers and pricing strategies that excite the community and drive sales
• Use forum data and insights to advise on pricing histories, inventory strategies, and the quality of deals being offered
• Analyze forum activity, price trends, and deal performance to ensure the community benefits from the most relevant and valuable savings
• Use insights to shape the evolution of deal standards, ensuring RFD remains the top destination for deal hunters in Canada

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in media or editorial roles focused on shopping, savings, or consumer behavior
• Background in buying or merchandising for a large retailer, with insight into pricing strategies and inventory management
• Familiarity with tools and platforms that analyze pricing histories and shopping data
• A proactive, self-starter mentality with a creative approach to problem-solving
• Previous forum/community experience as a moderator, administrator or power user is a plus

Benefits

• Full suite of health benefits (medical, dental, vision), including fertility options
• Retirement savings program and HSA/FSA programs
• Flexible working hours and unlimited vacation
• Parental leave top up pay
• Life insurance, long-term disability, AD&D
• Employee Stock Option Program (ESOP)
• Career development stipend
• Employee referral bonus
• Employee discounts
• High-tech office space and remote work options
• Virtual social events
• Inclusive culture