Assistant Merchant

Frontgate, based in beautiful Cincinnati, is a leading catalog company and the premiere multi-channel retailer of the most comprehensive collection anywhere of luxury, high quality, functional indoor and outdoor items for the discriminating homeowner including furniture, electronics, kitchen & bath, home maintenance; products for around the pool, and many other specialty items.  We value differentiating our brand with unsurpassed quality and exceptional customer service.  We are currently searching for an Assistant Merchant to join our Merchandising team.

 

The Assistant Merchant’s primary responsibility is to support the Merchandising team in maintaining accurate, detailed information necessary for daily business decision-making.

 

Duties:Acquires the necessary information to complete and process accurate paperwork internally: new vendor information forms, new product information forms, turnover forms, etc.Enters data and manages product spreadsheets (MAPS) daily, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information, maintaining data integrity, and communicating changes to all necessary parties, internally and externally, in a timely manner.Prepares and distributes requested reports: drop lists, etc.Maintains historical data on proprietary, branded, and exclusive products.Orders, tracks, and manages product samples for product reviews, creative turnover, and photography, processes sample invoices, and maintains sample room organization.Maintains library of marked books.

 

 

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Merchandising or related field or Associate’s Degree and equivalent experience.

· Ability to manage processes and projects with minimal direction.

· Detail-oriented and organized.

· Shows leadership and problem-solving capabilities.

· Ability to work as a team.

· Ability to function in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment.

· Excellent phone, verbal and written communications skills.

· Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook and Internet Explorer.

 

In addition to outstanding career potential in a high energy, creative environment we offer a competitive compensation package including paid vacation, health & dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, and matching 401(k). Please forward a resume including salary requirements.