Associate Product Developer, Rugs

Arhaus; Boston Heights (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arhaus is seeking an Associate Product Developer Rugs at our headquarters in Boston Heights, OH. You will drive the product development process for assigned categories and work with senior management, store operations and merchandisers to build seasonal introductions.

Responsibilities include coordinating with Buying, Sourcing and QC to launch product on the web, maintaining vendor relationships, preparing packaging and product information, and managing the seasonal assortment plan from start to

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in design, merchandising or related field required.
• 3+ years Design/Product Development/Merchandising experience in retail required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and ability to learn new systems.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to think strategically with strong decision-making skills.
• Ability to multitask effectively in a high-energy environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Product Development Leaders to establish seasonal direction on new products for the Arhaus assortment.
• Develop and provide holistic category products seasonally by aligning with merchandising and planning teams to achieve company goals.
• Identify opportunities to expand the assortment or to increase sales penetration for segments of the assortment.
• Work closely with the Buying Department regarding product distribution to stores.
• Collaborate with the web team to ensure timely product launches and strong online representation.
• Assist in building and maintaining vendor relationships to accomplish goals.
• Specify product packaging with Sourcing & QC Teams and ensure compliance for samples and stock orders.
• Collaborate with Sourcing and QC teams to resolve quality concerns for products.
• Input and manage product information, SKUs, samples, and marketing docs; create product spec/docs.
• Manage the assortment plan seasonally from start to finish for each season.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Decision making

Multitasking

Travel willingness

Education

Four-year college degree in design, merchandising or related field

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Arhaus was founded in 1986 on a simple idea: Furniture and décor should be sustainably sourced, lovingly made, and built to last. Today, we partner with artisans around the world who share our vision, creating beautiful, heirloom-quality pieces that can be used—and loved—for generations.

The Associate Product Developer Rugs is tasked with driving, along with the Product Development Leader, all components of the product development process for assigned categories. The Associate will work in concert with senior management, store operations and merchandisers to build seasonal introductions of the Arhaus product assortment. This individual will also be responsible for delivering on-trend, brand-right product that delivers against the business and product strategy. We are looking for someone with an eye and understanding of textiles.

This role is based on-site at our HQ in Boston Heights, OH.

• Work closely with Product Development Leaders to establish seasonal direction on new products for the Arhaus assortment.
• Develop and provide holistic category products seasonally by aligning with merchandising and planning teams to achieve company and category strategic goals.
• Identify opportunities to expand the assortment or to increase sales penetration for segments of the assortment.
• Work closely with the Buying Department in regard to product distribution to stores.
• Work with web team to ensure that product is launched in a timely manner and is well represented on the Arhaus website.
• Assist in the building and maintenance of vendor relationships to accomplish goals.
• Responsible for specifying product packaging with Sourcing & QC Teams and ensuring compliance of product and packaging when initial sample shipment and stock orders.
• Work closely with Sourcing and QC teams to resolve any quality concerns with new and existing products.
• Responsible for proofing product information for store and company use including collecting all product information from vendors for cross functional purposes. This includes inputting purchase orders for samples, marketing docs and inputting sku information into Product Information data base.
• Responsible for product specification sheets and product information sheets.
• Manage the assortment plan seasonally from start to finish for each season.

Success Factors

• Take initiative to overcome obstacles to achieving results
• Display curiosity to understanding how things operate and how outcomes have played out to better inform self and to drive productivity
• Ask for synthesize findings and act on customer/business partner input
• Track record of implementation yields strong results

Requirements

• Four-year college degree in design, merchandising or related field
• 3+ years Design/Product Development/Merchandising experience in retail setting
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and the ability to learn and retain new computer systems in a timely manner
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to think strategically with strong decision-making skills
• Ability to multitask effectively and to perform in a high-energy environment
• Previous experience in a retail space
• Passion for Interior Design and Product
• Able and willing to travel

Arhaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. Arhaus is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Arhaus are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Arhaus will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Arhaus encourages applicants of all ages.

AI Code of Conduct

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