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Copywriter

at SmartBargains.com (Boston, MA) Full Time Friday, August 15th, 2008

Job Description:

Retail Convergence, Inc. was formed in December 2007 through the acquisition of SmartBargains, Inc. by a new group of investors and management. The Company will continue to operate SmartBargains.com and leverage its assets in launching new and innovative ecommerce websites. Its first new ecommerce initiative RueLaLa.com officially launched in April 2008. The following describes the Company’s current ecommerce website businesses:

SmartBargains.com is an online, off-price retailer serving the value conscious customer. SmartBargains.com provides an assortment of branded merchandise in categories such as home products, apparel, jewelry and shoes. SmartBargains, Inc. was incorporated on February 29, 2000 and launched its website on April 15, 2000 (”www.smartbargains.com”).

Title: Copywriter, Smartbargains.com

Purpose and Scope:

The Copywriter will write copy that powerfully conveys information and promotions relating to top brand fashion and home goods featured on SmartBargains.com, our off-price online destination where Bargain hunters find great brands at fabulous prices. In our friendly, collaborative environment, you will take a conversational, friend-to-friend tone with our customers that makes Bargain shopping both compelling and fun.

Principal Responsibilities:

Write descriptive emails and web copy that captivate and entice our Bargain shoppers (we call them Bargainistas)

Support the copy director on other writing editing projects, such as customer service communications, direct mail pieces, and more

Write/refine/order/edit descriptions and attributes about SmartBargains products

Education and Experience Requirements:

BA in Advertising, Marketing, Communications or English

3+ years relevant work experience

Fashion/Retail/Journalism/Marketing experience a plus

Solid copyediting skills

Experience in or a strong interest in ecommerce, retail and sales

Understanding and appreciation of the desirability of designer brands

Ability to juggle numerous projects at once, last-minute requests and fast turnarounds

How to apply:

opportunities@retail-convergence.com


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