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Merchandise Associate - Go-To-Market

Merchandise Associate - Go-To-Market

RugsUSANew York, New York, United States, 10001
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

About RugsUSA

Since launching in 1998, Rugs USA has established itself as a leading innovative online destination for an extensive variety of high-quality, on-trend area rugs at prices customers won't find anywhere else. Passionate about the impact that the perfect rug brings to a space, we foster close relationships with the designers, artisans, and factories who make our goods, giving us the ability to simplify our business model and deliver exceptional pricing and a vast assortment of styles. By guiding our customers through the rug buying process and offering a curated selection of complementary lighting and accessories, we've become our customers' ultimate secret weapon in bringing their vision of home to life - at any budget.

Position Overview

  • We are looking for a Merchandising Associate who understands consumer preferences and market opportunities to maximize the performance of our assortment. As a Merchandising Associate, you will collaborate cross functionally during our Go-To-Market process to ensure products are attributed and launched correctly. You'll possess the unrivaled ability to blend art with science, reading trends and shaping demand to grow our core business.

Essential Job Functions

  • Manage the new SKU launch process and ensure that products are launched on time with all required information
  • Create all product names and descriptions for DTC websites
  • Collaborate with the product development team to understand the features and benefits of new constructions and how those constructions fit into the broader assortment
  • Provide product overview and information to Marketplace and B2B teams so products can be positioned and launched successfully
  • Work with analytics teams to establish reporting and monitor sales of products once launched
  • Align launch dates and product materials with Marketing to support any campaigns during product launches
  • Collaborate with DTC teams to develop specialized assortments on site as needed
  • Develop a product and assortment architecture that aligns products from different suppliers with similar features and constructions

    • You Have

  • Bachelor's degree required
  • 1-2+ years' experience in category management, merchandising, or buying role, preferably within the eCommerce industry
  • Understanding of retail key performance indicators and strong strategy building skills
  • Demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; supports innovation and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks
  • Intrinsically self-motivated and possesses a strong work ethic
  • Effective communicator that collaborates and brings people together

    • Your Life and Career at RugsUSA

  • Benefits package offered to all eligible full-time employees (including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k)
  • Exposure to career advancement opportunities across all departments
  • Generous employee discount that can be used across our house of brands!

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