Assistant Merchant, Decor

Balsam Brands; Burlingame (CA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k)

Job summary

Balsam Brands seeks an Assistant Merchant to support the Décor assortment for our flagship Balsam Hill brand. You will collaborate with the Merchandising team to manage data, processes, and execution to launch décor products on time.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and brings 2+ years of merchandising experience with strong Excel skills. This full-time, hybrid role includes in-office Mondays in Redwood City and Tuesdays/Wednesdays in Burlingame.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of merchandising experience
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage data for seasonal line lists, PIFs, and the PIM system to support launches
• Ensure accuracy and organization of product data across new and carryover items
• Coordinate with vendors and cross-functional teams for product details and timing
• Assist in catalog management, sampling, and photo shoots as needed
• Support merchandising strategies through data analysis and market insights

Skills

Merchandising

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred

Job description

As an Assistant Merchant, you will work closely with the Merchandising team to support the Décor assortment for our flagship brand, Balsam Hill. You will serve as a key point of contact for cross-functional teams, managing product data, processes, and execution to support the on-time, successful launch of décor products. This role blends operational excellence with analytical support, helping drive merchandising strategies while ensuring accuracy, organization, and efficiency across the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment, and communicates effectively while providing strong operational and analytical support to the Merchant Team.

This full-time position reports to the Senior Merchant, Decor, and operates on a hybrid schedule, with in-office days on Mondays in Redwood City and Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Burlingame.

Whatyou’lldo:

Product Data Management & Launch Execution

• Request,maintain, and manage data for seasonal line lists, Product Information Forms (PIFs), and the Product Information Management (PIM) system
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and organization of product data across new and carryover items
• Review vendor-provided product information tovalidateaccuracy and resolve discrepancies
• Ensure cross-functional teams have access to clear,accurateproduct information to support successful launches

Vendor & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Serve as a liaison with vendorsregardingproduct details, sample status, packaging, and labeling needs
• Communicate updates and key product information to internal stakeholders across teams
• Build strong relationships with cross-functional partners to support execution of merchandising initiatives

Sample & Catalog Management

• Order, track, test, organize, and label photo and catalog samples;maintainsupporting documentation
• Coordinate movement of merchandise to sample rooms andmaintainorganization of sample spaces
• Support catalog pagination by tracking items on spreads and preparing documentation for partners
• Manage catalog photo sample processes andassistwith photo shoots

Merchandising Operations & Execution

• Assistin proofing catalog and marketing materials to ensureaccurateproduct data
• Support seasonal presentations through slides and visual boards
• Assistin executing merchandising strategies and achieving financial objectives
• Provide general administrative and ad hoc merchandising support as needed

Analysis & Market Insights

• Analyze market trends and customer behavior to inform product promotion, pricing, and lifecycle decisions
• Research competitor pricing and merchandising strategies
• Support decision-making through data analysis and insights

What you bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred
• 2+ years of merchandising experience
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills
• Extremely detail-oriented with a strong focus on data accuracy and process efficiency
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong structured thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced,frequentlychanging environment

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 thoseseekingto have a meaningful impactina people-first company that values relationship building, authenticity, and doing the right thing. We have steadily growing teamsinBoise, the Bay Area, Dublin,andthe 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’llfind a culture ofcaringpeople doing challenging workandbuilding 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 annual funding toward HSA accounts
• Medical, transit, dependent care FSA
• Infertility coverage offered on all medical plans
• Generous parental leave program and flexible return options
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company-paid short and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar company match up to $4,000 per calendar year
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and other mental health and wellnessperks
• Paid holidays, annual shutdown week, PTO, and volunteer time-off (VTO) packages
• Paid 5-week sabbatical leave after 10 years of employment
• Annual continuous learning benefit up to $1,000 per person, per fiscal year
• Up to $300 flexible reimbursement to support setup of new team member’s work-from-home environment
• Generous team member merchandise discount
• Valuable extras: identity theft protection, subsidized parking, monthly wellness, pet insurance, accident & critical illness insurance

The base pay range for this position is: $66,000- $82,000. Where an individual fallswithinthat range will vary based on several factors including geographic location and may vary depending on candidate qualifications and experience, applicable skills, and other job-related factors. We benchmark our pay ranges against current external data sources and regularly review compensation for our team members. Balsam Brands is committed to providing our team members with an internally fair, externally competitive, and fiscally prudent total compensation package administered in a simple and consistent manner.

At Balsam Brands, we strive to build a diverse,equitable, and inclusive teamtofulfill our purposeto createjoy together. Balsam Brands is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages,abilities, and experiences to apply. We do not discriminateon the basis ofrace, ethnicity, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities areprovidedreasonable accommodations toparticipatein the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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