Merchandise Assistant Furniture Retail

Havertys Furniture; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid comprehensive training

Daily Pay

401K match

Health insurance

Paid time-off

Career advancement

Community involvement

Associate discount

Referral bonus

Educational assistance

Wellness program

Job summary

Havertys Furniture Companies, Inc. in Atlanta, GA invites a detail-oriented Corporate Merchandising Assistant to join our merchandising team at the corporate office. You will support product lifecycle management, pricing, and cross-functional coordination to ensure timely launches and accurate in-store signage.

The ideal candidate has a degree in business or merchandising, strong Excel skills, and the ability to balance multiple projects in a fast-paced, hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, merchandising, marketing, communications, or related field.
• Retail or merchandising experience with strong product sensibility preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with merchandising management systems, PIM systems, or project management tools.
• Working knowledge of retail math and ability to compute rates and percentages.
• Confident communicator with ability to collaborate across internal and external teams.
• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to shifting priorities, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Own SKU setup and manage product lifecycle processes in merchandising and project management systems, ensuring data accuracy and timely product launches.
• Order and track accessory photography samples, communicating delays to relevant teams.
• Enter price changes and markdowns, resolving purchase order and product cost discrepancies weekly.
• Request and review 3D product models, supporting design consultants with model-related inquiries.
• Execute bedding sales promotions by setting up promotional pricing and ensuring accuracy across digital and internal channels.
• Collaborate with merchandising and creative teams to produce accurate store price tag signage for retail displays.
• Create weekly financial and sales reports to support business decisions.
• Investigate and resolve product or visual merchandising issues from stores and field teams.
• Maintain current fabric and finish catalogs.
• Assist merchants and merchandise support teams with reporting and special projects.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Data entry

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, merchandising, marketing, communications, or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Merchandising systems

PIM systems

Project management tools

Job description

Company: Haverty Furniture Companies, Inc

Location: Atlanta, GA, USA

Job Description

Join Havertys Merchandising Team as a Corporate Merchandising Assistant, supporting our Merchants and Merchandising operations in a dynamic, collaborative environment at our Atlanta, GA corporate office. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to contribute to product lifecycle management, promotional execution, and cross-functional coordination. If you're detail-oriented, self-motivated, and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this is your chance to grow your career with Havertys.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience

Schedule

4 days in office, 1 day remote (after training period)

This Is Your Opportunity To

• Own SKU setup and manage product lifecycle processes in merchandising and project management systems, ensuring data accuracy and timely product launches.


• Order and track accessory photography samples, communicating delays to relevant teams.


• Enter price changes and markdowns, resolving purchase order and product cost discrepancies weekly.


• Request and review 3D product models, supporting design consultants with model-related inquiries.


• Execute bedding sales promotions by setting up promotional pricing and ensuring accuracy across digital and internal channels.


• Collaborate with merchandising and creative teams to produce accurate store price tag signage for retail displays.


• Create weekly financial and sales reports to support business decisions.


• Investigate and resolve product or visual merchandising issues from stores and field teams.


• Maintain current fabric and finish catalogs.


• Assist merchants and merchandise support teams with reporting and special projects.

We Offer

• Paid comprehensive training.


• Flexibility to draw pay between pay cycles with our Daily Pay Program.


• 401K program with a company match of 4%.


• Generous benefits package with premier medical, dental, and vision partners.


• Paid time-off includes vacation, sick time, personal days, and company holidays.


• Career advancement opportunities within Havertys.


• Opportunities to give back to the community.


• Substantial associate discount on our quality merchandise.


• Bonus program for team member referrals.


• Educational financial assistance.


• Complimentary health and wellness program.

Qualifications

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, merchandising, marketing, communications, or related field.


• Retail or merchandising experience with strong product sensibility preferred.


• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.


• Experience with merchandising management systems, PIM systems, or project management tools preferred.


• Working knowledge of retail math and ability to compute rates and percentages.


• Confident communicator with ability to collaborate across internal and external teams.


• Ability to learn quickly, adapt to shifting priorities, and meet deadlines.

Work Environment

• 4 days at Havertys' home office located at 780 Johnson Ferry Road NW, Atlanta, GA 30342, and 1 day remote after training.

Physical Demands

• The position requires the ability to sit for extended periods and frequent use of a computer and phone, visual acuity to read detailed information on screens and printed materials, ability to bend, stoop, and reach to access equipment and materials, proficiency to operate keyboards, mice, and other computer peripherals, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing.


• Reasonable accommodation may be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Disclaimer

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties upon the request of his superior.

Havertys is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Havertys does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.

Nearest Major Market: Atlanta

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