Merchandising Specialist

everythingbutthehouse; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401k with company match

Flexible vacation

Employee discount

Job summary

Everything But the House (EBTH) in Cincinnati, OH seeks a Merchandising Specialist to strategically allocate inventory and curate luxury sales galleries. You will ensure no duplicity across platforms while maintaining the unique identity of each auction event.

Role requires experience with inventory systems and a luxury branding mindset. You will collaborate across teams, craft compelling narratives, and occasionally attend events, including weekends or travel as needed.

Qualifications

• BA degree in Merchandising, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience in merchandising and/or inventory management.
• Luxury brand knowledge of Hermès, Chanel, Cartier, etc.
• Ability to navigate proprietary inventory systems.
• Strong writing and branding skills.

Responsibilities

• Allocate inventory to sales, maintaining balance and unique identities for each auction event.
• Monitor inventory flow with Sr. Director to prevent overlapping sales that dilute demand.
• Curate specialty 'Single Seller' and boutique sales and sort items for a cohesive narrative.
• Craft sale introductions and marketing copy highlighting provenance and allure.
• Collaborate on lead images and promotional assets to ensure a luxury visual hook.
• Interface with sellers and internal teams to ensure high integrity of collections.
• Attend events and create vignettes for occasions, including weekends or out-of-town venues.

Skills

Systems management

Workflow optimization

Creative design

Digital research

Strategic flexibility

Visual literacy

Communication

Attitude

Education

BA degree in Merchandising/Marketing or related field

Tools

Google Chrome

Canva

Proprietary inventory systems

Job description

Position Summary:

The Merchandising Specialist is the \"connective tissue\" between our high-volume acquisitions and our curated sales galleries. This role is responsible for the strategic allocation of inventory, ensuring that every piece is placed in the optimal environment to maximize value while strictly avoiding inventory duplicity across our sale platforms.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Asset Allocation: Strategically distribute inventory into appropriate sales, ensuring a balanced mix and maintaining the unique \"identity\" of each auction event.
• Inventory Oversight: Work in tandem with the Sr. Director of Marketing to monitor inventory flow and ensure that no two sales overlap in a way that dilutes product demand.
• Curation & Creative Direction: Concept and curate specialty \"Single Seller\" and boutique sales. This includes the physical or digital sorting of items to create a cohesive narrative.
• Copywriting & Branding: Craft sophisticated sale introductions and marketing copy that captures the provenance and allure of each collection.
• Visual Merchandising: Collaborate on the creation of \"Lead Images\" and promotional assets, ensuring the visual \"hook\" of the sale aligns with the quality of the items.
• Seller Collaboration: Interface and collaborate with sellers and internal sales team members to ensure their collections are represented with the highest level of integrity and style.
• Attend Events: Periodically we create vignettes for various events which require our attendance. Many times these occur over the weekend or at an out of town venue.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Systems Management: Demonstrated capacity to navigate and master proprietary Administrative Systems for inventory tracking, asset allocation, and sales monitoring.
• Workflow Optimization: Advanced proficiency in Google Chrome and its ecosystem of extensions to manage high-volume research and multi-tab workflows efficiently.
• Creative Design: Intermediate to advanced skill in Canva for creating high-impact lead images, social media assets, and sale banners that maintain a luxury aesthetic.
• Digital Research: Ability to utilize digital archives and secondary market databases to verify luxury brand authenticity and market trends.
• Strategic Flexibility: A \"hybrid\" mindset with the ability to pivot frequently between administrative tasks and creative projects.
• Visual Literacy: A strong sense of composition for creating lead imagery and a \"keen eye\" for high-end home and fashion aesthetics.
• Communication: Exceptional writing skills for crafting compelling, professional sale narratives.
• Attitude: An inherently positive, solution-oriented demeanor and a strong sense of curiosity to learn about new makers, materials, and markets every day.

Education and Experience:

• Education: BA Degree in Merchandising, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Luxury Brand Expertise: High-level knowledge of luxury houses (Hermès, Chanel, Cartier, etc.), vintage eras, and contemporary market trends in fashion and jewelry.
• Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in merchandising and/or inventory management roles.

Why Join EBTH?

The Everything But the House (EBTH) is a revolutionary online marketplace for secondhand goods, art, jewelry, and antiques, headquartered in Cincinnati. We passionately serve those who have and want uncommon things, living at the center of a community that celebrates the rare, historical, weird and wonderful.

We offer competitive pay, comprehensive training, a supportive team culture, and a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same.

Benefits & Perks:

• Benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability
• 401k retirement plan with company match
• Flexible vacation time
• Employee discount program

We are not providing relocation for this position and are only accepting applications for candidates who are located in the Cincinnati, OH area.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for EBTH. EBTH does not provide sponsorship at this time.