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Manager, Digital Merchandising - Category Experience Strategy

Zoro
CompanyZoro
CategoryRetail
LocationChicago
RemoteOn-site (inferred)
EmploymentNot stated
LevelManager
SalaryNot stated by the employer
Posted26 May 2026
Last verified11 Aug 2026
SourceEmployer ATS (greenhouse)
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Description
Company Summary Zoro.com is a leading eCommerce platform offering nearly 12 million tools, parts and supplies for our business customers. Launched in 2011, we brought a B2C-like experience to the B2B industry, and continue to be at the forefront of digital innovation at the intersection of technology and distribution. We have rapidly grown to over $1 billion in annual revenue and we’re just getting started! About the Role  Zoro is redefining digital merchandising by transforming how customers discover, evaluate, and purchase products. Our goal isn’t just to offer breadth—it’s to create intuitive, confidence-building experiences that drive long-term loyalty.  As the Digital Merchandising Manager of Category Experience, you will lead the strategy and execution of onsite experiences within key product categories. You’ll translate deep customer and product understanding into intuitive, high-performing experiences that make it easy for customers to find exactly what they need. This role is critical to driving conversion, increasing customer confidence, and building long-term loyalty through better product discovery. What You’ll Do  Own and optimize the end-to-end customer experience within assigned product categories, including browse, search results, and product discovery Develop and oversee the execution of category-specific merchandising strategies grounded in customer behavior, product complexity, and business priorities Improve how products are structured and presented by driving: Clear and intuitive taxonomy and navigation High-quality attributes and effective filtering experiences Logical product grouping and assortment presentation Strong product relationships and compatibility signals Content enhancements that support confident decision-making Identify opportunities for category-specific optimizations and run tests to validate impact Generate and prioritize hypotheses for category-specific overrides to sitewide logic; test, measure, and iterate based on performance Partner closely with the Global Experience Strategy team to align category needs with sitewide standards and inform improvements  Collaborate cross-functionally with Category Management, Product Information & Enrichment, Digital Product, and Marketing teams to execute initiatives Analyze performance data and customer insights across the full journey—from search and browse through checkout and post-purchase—to identify friction points and uncover new growth opportunities Contribute to building repeatable playbooks and best practices that can be scaled across categories Support a test-and-learn culture by documenting results and sharing insights across the team Act as a thought leader on how customers shop within complex product categories and how to simplify that experience What You Bring  4–7+ years of experience in ecommerce, digital merchandising, category management, or a related field Strong understanding of how customers shop and navigate within product categories Experience optimizing onsite experiences, including navigation, filtering, search results, or product presentation Data-driven mindset with the ability to analyze performance and translate insights into action Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Experience working cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Category Management, or Data teams Familiarity with taxonomy, attributes, and product data structures Strong communication and problem-solving skills Total Rewards Zoro’s total compensation plan includes our Zoro Incentive Plan (ZIP) that is designed to foster and reward our team members for strong performance. Total compensation will be highly competitive. In addition to competitive compensation, Zoro offers comprehensive benefits and perks including: Medical, dental, vision, and li