Assistant Category Manager - Living Room Merchandising

Gardner-White Furniture Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardner White Furniture is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Assistant Category Manager to join our Living Room Merchandising team with a focus on Design Studio Upholstery. This role supports the category manager in developing and executing merchandising strategies while coordinating product launches, vendor communications, assortment planning, and sales enablement.

The ideal candidate is passionate about home furnishings and interior design, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Business, Merchandising, Interior Design, Marketing, or related field.
• 0-1 year of experience in merchandising, buying, retail, interior design, or product coordination preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for furniture, interior design, and home décor.

Responsibilities

• Support the Category Manager in managing the Design Studio upholstery assortment and executing category strategies.
• Prepare for and participate in vendor meetings, including product reviews, assortment planning, pricing discussions, and trend analysis.
• Coordinate product launches by partnering with Merchandising, Marketing, E-Commerce, Inventory, and Store Operations to ensure a seamless rollout.
• Manage product setup for the website, including product specifications, photography, pricing, descriptions, and merchandising attributes.
• Coordinate vendor-led sales training and develop product knowledge materials for the sales team.
• Assist with showroom floor planning, product placement, and merchandising execution.
• Track product performance, inventory levels, pricing, and sales trends to support business decisions.
• Communicate regularly with vendor partners to gather product information, resolve issues, and ensure timelines are met.
• Assist with market preparation and attend industry markets and vendor showrooms as needed.
• Support special merchandising projects and other initiatives within the Living Room category.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Business/Merchandising/Interior Design

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gardner White Furniture is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Assistant Category Manager to join our Living Room Merchandising team with a focus on Design Studio Upholstery. This role supports the category manager in developing and executing merchandising strategies while coordinating product launches, vendor communications, assortment planning, and sales enablement.

The ideal candidate is passionate about home furnishings and interior design, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and