Product Data Analyst (Hybrid Work Schedule)

See What We're All About

As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. First, you need to understand and demonstrate our Core Values with safety being your first priority. That's key. But we're also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change...and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list!

Do you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem! We're more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That's what keeps us at the top of our game. We're proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain's Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years.

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let's chat - Apply Today!

Perks

• Parts Town Pride - check out our virtual tour and culture!
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
• Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Monthly IT stipend
• Casual dress code
• On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses
• All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away - don't worry, we've got you covered.

The Job at a Glance

The Product Data Analyst (Internally known as the Product Data Wizard) will be responsible for taking a lead role in our product data initiatives related to the Parts Town Marketplace. This includes adding and updating all product data such as, images, digital media, category landing pages and categorization of information that supports the Parts Town Marketplace. Examples of projects include working directly with Marketplace sellers to obtain content about new categories being added into the marketplace such as product descriptions, images, product specs, manuals, etc. which will enhance the unique search functionality of the Parts Town website, mobile app, and mobile-optimized website as well as improves organic search ranking. Competitive research and analysis of Marketplaces is a must!

A Typical Day

• Partner with the Marketplace Onboarding Manager as well as Marketplace sellers to collect product content specific to the seller's product categories
• Analyze collected data from multiple sources to ensure accuracy before loading onto our website as well as our ERP
• Develop a process to ensure that collected product data from multiple sellers for the same offer is accurate as well as differentiating.
• Establish and maintain an ongoing data analysis to ensure product content is currently up to date regards to product descriptions, images and other product content
• Maintain a relationship with the Red Lightning Digital analyst to develop and track the effectiveness of any product data that is loaded onto our website
• Analyze other marketplace competitors and provide suggestions on optimizations or additions to our product data strategy.
• Continually manage replacement or obsolescence items
• Work on our product image strategy which can include optimizing seller provided images, working with photographers, etc.
• Utilize numerous ecommerce tools such as Google Analytics, Hotjar, Hybris, etc.

To Land This Opportunity

• You have strong project management and organizational skills - demonstrated through your ability to think on your feet, work with limited resources, and manage multiple projects at once
• Basic knowledge or strong desire to learn and utilize scripting languages such as Python and Powershell
• You know MS Office (Access and Excel), heck you consider yourself a pro!
• You're adaptable and self-motivated to quickly pick up new skills and learn new tasks
• You have the desire to build and lead our product data efforts as well as providing additional ideas ways to achieve our team goals
• You demonstrate a passion and knowledge for analytical skills and basic vendor management
• You have experience with e-commerce product data management and product information management
• You are often referred to as a unicorn as you possess all of these features and would be the ideal future team member!

Extra awesome

• You are familiar with SEO and analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, BrightEdge, Google Search Console, SEMrush, etc.
• Remember, just be yourself. Unless you can be a unicorn. Then always be a unicorn.

About Your Future Team

The Ecommerce team is a fast-growing group that embraces the rapid change that comes with incredible growth. We bring our whole selves to work each day - personality and all - in true Parts Town style.

At Parts Town, we value transparency and are committed to ensuring our team members feel appreciated and supported. We prioritize our positive workplace culture where collaboration, growth, and work-life balance are celebrated. The salary range for this role is $23,768.23 -$71,942.52 annually which is based on including but not limited to qualifications, experience, and geographical location. Parts Town is a pay for performance-company. In addition to base pay, some roles offer a profit-sharing program, and an annual bonus depending on the role. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, employee assistance programs, paid time off, paid sick time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

Parts Town welcomes diversity and as an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.