Associate Merchant

TL;DR

Associate Merchant: Supporting merchandising in curating a product assortment that matches brand standards while increasing sales and achieving profit goals, with an accent on vendor management, product procurement, and launch/maintenance coordination. Focus on solving assortment and costing/dimension discrepancies, running sales analysis, and coordinating cross-team communication to address client concerns.

Location: CT - Stamford

Company

Design Within Reach (hirify.global) sources and curates beautifully designed, built-to-last furnishings.

What you will do

• Support the Senior Merchant for an assigned product category, working independently under their management.
• Manage vendor relationships as the primary point of contact for vendors and designers.
• Proof catalog, web, and ads for discrepancies in costing and dimensions.
• Coordinate communication between Vendor and Product Support to resolve client concerns, gather product information, and procure supporting materials.
• Source new products and conduct strategic product reviews.
• Run sales analysis and participate in sales meetings.

Requirements

• Passion for modern design.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Project management skills.
• Computer proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Detail oriented, reliable, and punctual.
• Preferred 3+ years of experience in merchandising or planning within design or a related industry.

Culture & Benefits

• Equal opportunity employment with a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Participation in E-Verify employment eligibility verification.
• Positions are generally closed within 45 days and open for at least 5 days.
• Reasonable accommodations available for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Hiring process

• Submit an application promptly due to rolling posting timelines.
• Interviews and evaluation aligned to essential job functions, with accommodations available when needed.