Merchandising Assistant

Christianbook, LLC; Danvers, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Christianbook, LLC in Danvers, MA is seeking a detail-oriented Merchandising Support Specialist to assist with PO processing, vendor coordination, and catalog data for Books & Bibles. This full-time hybrid role requires strong Excel skills and cross-functional collaboration with Publishers and Marketing teams.

You will manage samples, asset coordination, pricing accuracy, and release schedules to ensure catalog integrity and timely market availability.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (2+ years).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior organizational and planning abilities.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities with tight deadlines.
• Familiarity with catalog production and data entry workflows.

Responsibilities

• Assist Merchants with title research, analysis, and product reviews for Books & Bibles.
• Coordinate cross-functional communications for stock inquiries and meetings.
• Engage vendors on shipping, invoicing, and release schedules for launches.
• Manage samples, assets, and catalog imagery for catalogs and website.
• Input catalog data, pricing, ISBNs, and create lists for projects.
• Support catalog production by coordinating page allocations and deadlines.
• Maintain master data files and reconcile catalog vs system data.
• Track publication dates and reprint availability to place PO orders.
• Manage price plans across teams.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High School

College

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

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Full Time Regular Danvers, MA, US

Salary Range: $18.50 To $27.70 Hourly

The primary function of this position is to support the work of the Merchandising Department by doing various tasks including, sending, and following up on purchase orders, working closely with vendors to ensure accurate product availability and information, and communicating this information with other Christianbook departments.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Assist Merchants with a variety of tasks and projects, including title research, competitive analysis, and product line reviews specific to Books & Bibles categories
• Cross-functional department communications for key business areas regarding stock inquiries, system updates, meeting preparations and other key inter-departmental deliverables
• Daily vendor and publisher engagement regarding shipping/receiving, scheduling for on-site visits and/or market appointments with Merchants, overall invoicing, and coordination of title release schedules for new Books & Bibles product launches
• Managing all activities related to samples for Merchant review, photo shoots, and digital assets/images to support catalog and website requirements; including Bible format samples (translation, binding, cover), cover art approvals, and interior layout review copies
• Manage catalog data input for seasonal and specialty catalogs (including Books & Bibles editions), promotional web pricing, product descriptions, ISBN/item setup, and compose lists for special customer service projects
• Support the catalog creation process by coordinating page allocation inputs, managing deadlines for copy and image submission, proofing catalog page layouts for accuracy of pricing, product descriptions, ISBN numbers, and Bible translation/format details, and serving as the primary liaison between Merchandising and the Creative/Marketing teams during catalog production cycle
• Maintain and update assortment product master data files for Merchandising teams
• Manage data integrity / reconciliations for catalog vs data in system
• Track upcoming publication dates, new release schedules and reprint availability from Christian publishers to ensure timely purchase order placement and catalog inclusion.
• Manage price plans cross-functionally

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Understanding of purchase order processes, vendor management workflows, and basic retail/wholesale buying concepts
• Familiarity with catalog production processes including data entry, image/asset management, and proofing workflows

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate professionally with publishers, vendors, and internal teams
• Superior organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously, including concurrent catalog deadlines
• Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced publishing and retail environment
• Good attention to detail; ability to produce accurate product and catalog data with high volume and tight deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (2+ years required); assertive interpersonal communication skills; ability to work effectively in a team environment

Abilities

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and collaborate across Merchandising, Marketing, Creative, and Customer Service departments
• Ability to solve problems and make sound, timely decisions with accuracy under deadline pressure
• Ability to manage catalog and product data entry tasks with a high degree of accuracy and consistency across multiple concurrent projects

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of administrative experience (preferred)
• Minimum 2 years of Microsoft Excel experience (required)
• Prior experience in retail buying, merchandising, catalog production, or Christian publishing a plus

Required Education

• High School
• College

Hybrid Role

Monday - Thursday in office, Friday remote

Christianbook provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This applies to all phases of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.