Associate Merchant Direct Ship

Job Description

At American Signature Inc., we believe everyone has the right to a well-furnished life. Since 1948, we have been helping families fill their homes with furniture they love. Our company includes more than 120 family-owned and operated stores. We are currently looking for an experienced Associate Merchant for a temporary assignment. This team member will need to be onsite in our Columbus, OH offices 1-2 times a week and must be able to start immediately.

What your day will look like:

• Coordinate with vendors and other cross functional team members to support product throughout its lifecycle (Photography, Copy, Assembly Instructions, etc.)
• Analyze business trends, identify opportunities, and provide recommendations to the team
• Enters data and manages product detail spreadsheets regarding cost, retail, dimensions, product features and benefits
• Document process improvement initiatives to support learning and development effort for direct ship category of merchandise
• Pattern competitors on-line and in the local market and report findings to the team
• Act as liaison between vendors, Merchant teams, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders including accounts payable, IT, and customer care
• Manage promotional sales events tasks such as: calendar management, vendor submissions, pricing file updates, feature product selection, and internal communication
• Build and manage market schedule and vendor agendas for 3-4 markets annually

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of two years experience in Merchandising
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Passion for designer furniture
• Strong interest in ecommerce channel
• Understanding of direct ship operating model preferred
• Self-sufficient and independently drive actions
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically excel