Arhaus is looking to develop and execute product for assigned categories, build and maintain the product assortment, and source and select new products that will support the brand, drive store traffic, and meet or exceed assigned goals for category sales and profitability.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
- CAD a plus.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and report all product sales data for evaluation purposes as required by Product Development and Vice President of Merchandise and Design.
- Responsible for keeping well informed as to market trends in order to translate this information into new product in order to increase market share and margin.
- Develop and provide product introduction information about new merchandise to the stores before merchandise is in stores. This includes Product Handouts, Sales Training Guides, and Product Training videos for the field.
- Present quantitative and financial analyses and recommendations to a non-technical audience.
- Responsible for assisting with sourcing new manufacturers both in the United States and around the world.
- Responsible for specifying product packaging and ensuring compliance of product and packaging when initial shipment arrives into warehouse.
- Work closely with Quality Assurance and Customer Service to resolve any quality concerns with new and existing products.
Other
- The Assistant Product Developer reports to the Senior Product Developer and is responsible for development and execution of product for assigned categories.
- The Assistant Product Developer Works in concert with senior management, store operations management and merchandise manager to build and maintain the Arhaus product assortment.
- Responsible to source and select new products for the assortment that will support the brand, drive store traffic and meet or exceed assigned goals for category sales and profitability.
- Research competitive offerings and establish item-pricing strategies that will drive sales performance and preserve profitability.
- Four-year college degree in design, merchandising or related field.
- Previous buying or management experience in retail setting.
- Able and willing to travel.
