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. As the Assistant Merchant – Direct Ship you are a part of this family and critical to our success. This role reports directly to the VP of Merchandising.Why you’ll want to join our team:· Join a historic, family-owned business that has helped furnish the lives of customers for nearly 80 years· Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits & 401K plan· Growth. Our team members are encouraged to develop and move into more challenging roles as their career progresses.· Employee discounts at our affiliate brands which include– Value City Furniture, AmericanWhat 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 annuallyThe ideal candidate will have:· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience· Exceptional organizational skills· Passion for designer furniture· Strong interest in ecommerce channel· Self-sufficient and independently drive actions· Strong written and verbal communication· Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically excel
