Merchandising Associate

Teddy Baldassarre; North Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Teddy Baldassarre is seeking a Merchandising Associate to own high-volume, high-touch merchandising tasks. You will manage SKUs, coordinate launches with vendor calendars, and maintain strong vendor relationships to support expansion of brand partners and luxury retail footprint.

You will report to the Director of Merchandising and collaborate with another Associate, gaining exposure to world-class brands and a range of merchandising operations within a luxury ecommerce environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4 years equivalent merchandising/retail ops experience
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high-volume tasks
• Proficient in Excel/Sheets and Slack communication

Responsibilities

• Manage SKU setup and maintenance
• Coordinate new product launches with vendor schedules
• Own special order availability requests and confirmations
• Communicate availability status to Sales Advisors
• Monitor vendor sites for assortment changes and new releases
• Audit vendor-to-catalog feeds for accuracy
• Track purchase orders through delivery and flag delays
• Support replenishment orders with Merchandising team

Skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Slack/communication

Excel/Google Sheets

Vendor management

Shopify

Education

Bachelor's degree in fashion merchandising, digital retail or ecommerce

Tools

Shopify

Vendor data feeds

Job description

Job Title: Merchandising Associate

Role Type: Full time, Salaried exempt

Salary Range: $50K - $60K

Location: North Olmsted, Ohio or Remote (working Eastern Standard Time hours)

About Teddy Baldassarre

Teddy Baldassarre is one of the world's leading online destinations for watch enthusiasts. We have built a global community founded on a shared passion for horology, expert knowledge, and an unwavering commitment to client satisfaction. We are more than just a retailer; we are educators and trusted advisors in the world of luxury timepieces.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Merchandising Associate to take ownership of the high-volume, high-touch functions that keep our assortment accurate, our special-order pipeline moving, and our vendor relationships on track. This is a role for someone who is organized, detail-obsessed, and comfortable managing a steady stream of requests across multiple channels without dropping a single detail.

You will report to the Director of Merchandising and work alongside another Merchandising Associate. This role is critical to supporting the business as we expand and add new brand partners, which brings additional vendor touchpoints to manage.

You will gain exposure to many of the world's leading watch brands and work directly with vendors, sales advisors, content and our broader merchandising team. As Teddy Baldassarre continues to grow its brand portfolio and retail footprint, this role provides an opportunity to develop broad experience across merchandising operations and luxury retail.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accurate setup and maintenance of SKUs
• Coordinate new product launches, strictly adhering to blackout windows and vendor launch schedules
• Own special order availability requests submitted by Sales Advisors seeking timelines and stock confirmations directly from vendors
• Communicate availability status back to Sales Advisors in a timely, accurate manner
• Monitor vendor websites on a regular cadence to identify assortment changes, new releases, and discontinued models
• Audit vendor-to-catalog (V2C) feeds to confirm product data is accurate and current
• Track purchase orders through to delivery, following up with vendors on status and flagging delays
• Support twice-weekly replenishment orders alongside the Merchandising team

Qualifications & Skills

• A bachelor's degree in fashion merchandising, digital retail or ecommerce. In lieu of degree, 4 years equivalent work experience in merchandising, ecommerce, retail operations, buying, planning, vendor management, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through on high-volume, recurring tasks
• Comfortable manage multiple requests varying in complexity and volume, across multiple platforms
• Clear, professional written communication, especially in fast-moving Slack channels
• Working knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets
• Ability to read and interpret vendor availability responses, purchase orders, and product feeds
• High level of integrity and ownership
• Interest in or knowledge of watches and the luxury goods space is a plus
• Experience with Shopify is a plus

Teddy Baldassarre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.