Assistant Merchant, Decor

Job Description

As an Assistant Merchant you will work closely with our Merchandising team, primarily supporting the Décor assortment for our flagship brand, Balsam Hill. In addition, you will be the main point of contact for our cross-functional teams managing the data and process for an on-time, successful launch of our décor products. Our ideal candidate is detail oriented, thrives within a fast-pasted evolving environment, and will communicate with and provide support to our Merchant Team.  

This full-time position reports to the Senior Product Development and Merchandise Manager and is expected to work in a hybrid model, which currently includes Tuesday and Wednesday in-office.

What you’ll do:

• Request and maintain data for seasonal line lists, Product Information Forms (PIFs), and our Product Information Management system (PIM) 
• Communicate as needed with vendors on behalf of the Merchant Team regarding project and sample status, product information, and packaging/labeling needs 
• Ensure cross-functional teams have access to, and understanding of, relevant product information for successful launch
• Review product information data from vendors to ensure accuracy
• Order, track, and test photo samples; coordinate movement of merchandise to sample rooms; help maintain organization of sample room  
• Help manage the catalog pagination process by keeping track of all items on spreads and prepare necessary documentation for internal and cross-functional partners
• Assist Merchants with seasonal presentations with slides or visual boards
• Manage catalog photo sample process, assist with photo shoots
• Order, organize, and label catalog photo samples
• Assist with proofing catalog and marketing content, to ensure data for both new and carryover products is accurate
• Assist with other merchandising duties as needed
• General administrative duties 
• Build relationships and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Assist the merchant in reaching financial objectives and executing merchandising strategies
• Analyze market trends and customer behavior to make decisions on product promotion, pricing, and life cycle 
• Build relationships with vendors, negotiating sales and resolving problems
• Research pricing and merchandising strategies of competitors 

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• 2+ years of experience in merchandising  
• Passion for product development and a keen interest in decor, with a strong eye for design details
• Exceptional ability to organize and oversee tasks and projects
• Intermediate to advanced skills using MS Excel 
• Structured thinking and problem solving 
• Passion for efficiency, processes, and data organization 
• Extremely detail-oriented 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to work in a fast pace, often-changing environment required

About Us: Balsam Brands is a global, eCommerce retailer with roots in holiday and home décor. We strive for excellence in everything we do and present a unique opportunity for those seeking to have a meaningful impact in a people-first company that values relationship building, authenticity, and doing the right thing. We have steadily growing teams in Boise, the Bay Area, Dublin, and the Philippines.

The company's mission is to create joy together. We empower our team and partners to love what they do, provide products and experiences that inspire meaningful moments with family and friends, and give back to our families and communities in impactful ways. When you join Balsam Brands, you'll find a culture of caring people doing challenging work and building a welcoming workplace.

• Check out our flagship brand, Balsam Hill: www.balsamhill.com
• Balsam Brands in Forbes: https://bit.ly/balsambrandsforbes2023
• Balsam Brands on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/balsam-brands/
• Glassdoor: https://bit.ly/balsambrands-glassdoor

At Balsam Brands, we strive to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. For permanent, full-time team members, our current package includes:

• Competitive compensation, including a cash-based incentive plan; salary is reviewed yearly and may be adjusted as part of the normal compensation review process
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage, with 100% of monthly premiums covered for team members, and 85%+ employer-paid premiums for other coverage tiers that include dependents
• Up to $2,000