Assistant Merchant - Design & Brand Steward

MillerKnoll, Inc. in; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Design Within Reach is hiring an Assistant Merchant to support the Merchandising team in curating a product assortment that aligns with our brand while driving sales and profits. You will report to the Senior Merchant for your category.

The role focuses on supporting procurement, launch, and ongoing maintenance of products, with exposure to cross-functional teams across Digital, Marketing, Planning, Allocations, and Product Development/Sourcing.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in merchandising, planning, or a related role within the design, retail, or home products industry.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated organizational and project management skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple workstreams and shifting priorities.
• Technically proficient in Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Help manage vendor relationships acting as a primary contact for vendors and designers.
• Monitor product milestones and maintain the product pipeline calendar to ensure deadlines are met.
• Proof catalogs, website content, and advertising materials for accuracy in pricing, dimensions, and specs.
• Review and troubleshoot product return claims and coordinate with vendors.
• Coordinate communication between vendors and the Product Support team to resolve client concerns.

Skills

Merchandising

Vendor management

Project management

Communication

Excel

Detail oriented

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Design Within Reach is hiring an Assistant Merchant to support the Merchandising team in curating a product assortment that aligns with our brand while driving sales and profits. You will report to the Senior Merchant for your category.

The role focuses on supporting procurement, launch, and ongoing maintenance of products, with exposure to cross-functional teams across Digital, Marketing, Planning, Allocations, and Product Development/Sourcing.