Associate Category Site Merchant

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Associate Category Site Merchant supports the strategy and execution of category‑level site experiences across Advance Auto Parts’ ecommerce platforms. This role owns assigned categories or sub‑categories, helping translate category priorities into clear, accurate, and engaging on‑site experiences that make it easy for customers to browse, discover, and purchase products.

This position is ideal for someone with foundational ecommerce experience who is looking to grow their skills in site merchandising, category management, and digital optimization. The Associate works closely with Category Site Merchandising leadership and cross‑functional partners to execute category strategies and continuously improve performance through thoughtful updates and data‑driven insights.

What will you do?

Category Ownership & Strategy Support

• Support category‑level strategy for assigned categories or sub‑categories, aligned to broader merchant direction
• Help define category priorities, seasonal focus, and basic on‑site storytelling appropriate to the size and complexity of the business
• Identify opportunities to improve category performance through content, layout, and navigation updates
• Translate strategic direction from leadership into clear, executable site updates

Site Merchandising Execution

• Own day‑to‑day site merchandising execution for assigned categories
• Build, update, and maintain category landing pages, featured modules, and cross‑sell placements
• Execute promotions, seasonal updates, and content refreshes based on category priorities
• Apply established merchandising standards, pinning rules, and content guidelines

Content, Accuracy & Publishing

• Coordinate creative and copy updates, ensuring accuracy, accessibility, and brand alignment
• Partner with Catalog and Category Management teams to support item readiness, including attributes, images, pricing, and compliance
• Perform QA checks to ensure category pages and modules are published correctly and on schedule
• Support consistent publishing cadences, including weekly refreshes and validations

Performance Monitoring & Optimization

• Monitor key ecommerce category performance metrics such as Sales, CVR, AOV, ATC, CTR, and PDP discovery rate
• Identify trends, issues, or opportunities and share insights with Category Site Merchandising leadership
• Support testing efforts by executing defined test variations and tracking results
• Participate in performance readouts and action planning

Search, Taxonomy & Discoverability Support

• Apply taxonomy and attribute standards to ensure products are correctly organized within categories
• Partner with SEO teams to support metadata updates and internal linking execution
• Help ensure category structures align to how customers browse and search

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Category Managers, SEO, Content Strategy, Analytics, and Technology teams
• Support homepage or cross‑site placements when directed by site merchandising leadership
• Serve as a dependable execution partner ensuring category strategy is reflected consistently on site

Location & Work Availability:

This position is Hybrid (4 days in office, 1 day remote), based at our corporate headquarters in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Qualifications:

• Foundational experience or strong interest in ecommerce, site merchandising, or digital operations
• Ability to balance structured execution with light strategic thinking
• Strong attention to detail and comfort working in content management tools
• Analytical curiosity and willingness to learn how insights drive optimization
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Certifications, Experience, and Education:

Experience:

– 4+ years of experience in ecommerce, site merchandising, digital operations, or a related field
– Some hands‑on experience with CMS publishing or digital content execution
– Basic understanding of online merchandising concepts such as categories, attributes, and navigation preferred
– Exposure to analytics, testing, or optimization tools a plus
– Experience working with third‑party ecommerce CMS or digital experience platforms a plus

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required in Business, Marketing, Ecommerce/Digital Commerce, Product Management, Merchandising, Retail Management, Communications, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent professional experience may be considered.

Benefits Summary:

We believe in supporting our Team Members and those they love through comprehensive health & wellness benefits.
Learn more here: https://jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/benefits

Company Overview:

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installer and do‑it‑yourself customers. As of January 3, 2026, Advance operated 4,305 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The Company also served 809 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands.

Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services, and online shopping for parts, accessories, and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.

Advance Auto Parts is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, disability, or any other federal, state, or local protected status.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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About Us

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. is a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider that serves both professional installers and do-it-yourself customers. As of October 5, 2024, Advance operated 4,781 stores primarily within the United States, with additional locations in Canada, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The company also served 1,125 independently owned Carquest branded stores across these locations in addition to Mexico and various Caribbean islands. Additional information about Advance, including employment opportunities, customer services and online shopping for parts, accessories and other offerings can be found at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com.