Job Description

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

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Temporary work, Work at office, Local area, Immediate start,

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