This is an entry-level position that will support our Merchandising staff in all areas of merchandising.
Provides support to buying staff
Provides analysis of product sales
Supports the Buyer by monitoring the results of competitive shopping and pricing
Owns item maintenance, maintains records including item, description, cost
Travel to stores, and collaborate with stores to ensure they have all pertinent information for all products
Ensures accuracy of merchandise reports and assortment sheets
Assists the Buyer with all necessary pricing ladders to achieve sales, margin, and turnover targets for total office and area of responsibility.
Responsible for populating any necessary documents for decision-making
Coordinates vendor meetings and communication
Update system for retail changes, cost changes
Working with the buyer to learn to determine the overall mix of market and private label products for each buying area to ensure the final mix is ultimately customer-oriented
Assisting the buying team to proof web copy
Identifying photos on the web to be reshot to drive sale
Education And Experience
Bachelor’s degree in business or merchandising, and 2+ years prior work experience in furniture retail or interior design environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills And Abilities
Ability to apply effective communication skills, reading, verbal and written, to interact with customers, colleagues, and stakeholders.
Demonstrated knowledge of PC’s.
Demonstrated knowledge of software, including Microsoft Office.
Excellent verbal and written communication, and listening skills.
Outstanding customer service skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of furniture
Ability to travel independently to stores regularly with occasional overnight travel.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Strategy/Planning and Information Technology
Industries
Retail
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