Associate Merchant Direct Ship

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 Associate Merchant – Direct Ship you are a part of this family and critical to our success. This role reports directly to the Sr. Merchant.

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, American

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 of related work experience

· 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