melin Ecommerce Merchandiser

Who We Are:

At melin we set out to create the most premium, highest quality headwear in the world. We believe that with more thought, time and care invested into how we make our products that we can extend the life of our hats and the adventures we take them on. We are looking to expand our internal family and are seeking one incredible human capable of excellence in a fast-paced work environment and eager to join an elite, yet small team of “A Players”.  

About The Role:

In this key position, you will be instrumental in the success of melin's Ecommerce business by overseeing all aspects of Merchandising and site experience. Your responsibilities include optimizing site merchandising through data analysis, ensuring timely and accurate product launches, improving AEO/GEO/SEO and product visibility, and enhancing the overall shopping experience. Additionally, you will stay updated with industry trends, research new market opportunities, and collaborate with various teams to align the website's visual presentation with brand guidelines and create compelling content.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Review sales and inventory data daily to optimize site merchandising based on sales and inventory trends, GTM launches, marketing communications, and product-related sales goals.


• Ensure products are launched correctly and on time, with the appropriate information, scheduling, and categorization. 


• Ensure timely launch of GTM and product-related assets across online channels. Review and test assets and user experience cross-device and browser.


• Optimize product titles, descriptions, images, and keywords to improve rankings and visibility.


• Research new market opportunities and ways to expand product offerings.


• Partner with the Product team on web exclusives and ensure they are thoughtfully managed.


• Develop and implement strategies for AEO/GEO/SEO optimization to improve results across channels


• Collaborate with the UX/UI teams to enhance the shopping experience.


• Ensure that the navigation and search functions are user-friendly.


• Ensure that the website's visual presentation aligns with brand guidelines.


• Work with Marketing/Creative to create content to increase demand where needed.


• Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies in Ecommerce.


• Lead A/B testing across on-site merchandising, leveraging data to optimize key KPIs.


• Recap and analyze actual sales results to plan and forecast in-season sales. Be the first line of communication for how products are performing.

Qualifications, Skills, Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing or a related field.


• 4+ years of experience in Ecommerce.


• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.


• Thrive in a highly collaborative environment.


• Ability to implement and learn new systems and process with urgency.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and other data analysis tools.


• Goal-oriented, with high standards of honesty, ethics, and personal accountability.


• Awareness of market trends and consumer tastes.


• Thrives in a fast-paced, ambiguous, ever-changing environment.


• Ability to tell a concise story behind large data.


• Ability and passion for making data driven decisions.


• Highly organized and capable of being the functional expert on cross-functional teams.


• Brings a winning mindset to a collaborative team environment.


• Moves urgently behind a purpose for the team.


• Drive for results.


• Full Circle Experience – preferred


• Shopify Experience – preferred

Location & Office Structure: This is an in-office hybrid position, mandatory 4 days per week in office in San Clemente, CA with the option to work from home 1 day per week. Subject to change without notice as per company guidelines.

Compensation: The salary range for this position is $80,000 to $110,000 plus opportunity for annual bonus; salary is based on the experience that you bring to the position.

Benefits and Perks:

• Complimentary meals provided 3x weekly


• Generous product gift program and all brand discounts


• Growth opportunities within the Archipelago family of brands: melin, OluKai, Kaenon, Roark


• Company bonus program


• 5 year and 10 year Milestone Anniversary travel gifts


• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance in accordance with plan guidelines


• Company paid life insurance in accordance with plan guidelines


• 401k with employer match in accordance with plan guidelines


• 15 Days of PTO accrued annually, plus one additional day of PTO every year on your anniversary, and 3 Floating Holidays per year


• Paid beach and giveback days, bi-annual team building events and other in-person celebrations


• Work with talented and great people who share a love of melin


• Dog friendly office

Archipelago Companies values a diverse, inclusive, and entrepreneurial workforce and culture, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [email protected]. Archipelago will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.