Site Merchandising Assistant

Ashley Furniture Industries, LLC; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount on home furnishings

Professional Development Opportunities

Tuition Assistance

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries, Inc. is seeking a Site Merchandising Assistant to support the ecommerce merchandising team in developing and executing web-based product placement and content strategies.

You will help drive product visibility, customer acquisition, and conversions across multiple categories, aligning digital initiatives with business goals. The role involves collaborating with merchandising, content, and outside vendor programs, managing data entry for product listings, and

Qualifications

• Experience with site merchandising and content coordination.
• Ability to analyze site performance and customer behavior.
• Strong collaboration with merchandising, content and marketing teams.

Responsibilities

• Implement merchandising, product placement and navigation strategies.
• Support content requests and storefront refreshes to optimize experience.
• Research consumer trends and data to inform site look and functionality.
• Recommend competitive strategies to improve conversion and reduce returns.
• Coordinate alignment between digital and brick-and-mortar experiences.
• Enter product data accurately into merchandising systems and reconcile inventory.
• Assist in communicating between business and technical teams for site enhancements.
• Attend departmental meetings and assist with training and projects.

Skills

Site merchandising

Data entry

Cross-functional coordination

Tools

CMS platforms

Excel

Job description

Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture- Where Innovation Meets Comfort

Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture- Where Innovation Meets Comfort

Who We Are

At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world’s largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we’re more than a business — we’re a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our solutions-first mindset and dedication to growth are why Ashley remains #1 in our industry. If you’re ready to grow, you’ve come to the right place. With a true “Growth Mindset,” Ashley Furniture invests in developing future leaders and helps every team member learn from the best in the business.

Summary

The Site Merchandising Assistant is accountable for supporting the eCommerce Merchandising team in maximizing the Company’s business through the development and implementation of web-based merchandise placement strategies that address customer needs across multiple categories. This involves supporting the creation and implementation of a robust online merchandising, content and product placement/navigation strategy, supporting the outside vendor program for product merchandising and assisting in devising compelling marketing and promotions programs. This position will help attain the Company’s goals of increasing product volume, customer acquisition and conversion and sales.

Job Functions

• Implement a compelling, well-balanced merchandising, product placement and navigation strategy to support the achievement of product volume and financial objectives. Continuously improve site presentation and experience through the coordination of rich content requests and timely storefront refreshes.
• Assist in the research of consumer behavioral characteristics, fashion trends, retail landscape and other relevant data and provide recommendations for improved website look, feel and functionality.
• Analyze traffic patterns and keep record of customer behavior and shopping patterns; share information and provide recommendations for updates and changes to the website.
• Assist in determining appropriate competitive strategies to drive product conversion and reduce return rates and to ensure the Company is a category value leader.
• Ensure digital focus and execution, as well as continuity between digital and brick-and-mortar spaces by aligning colors, graphics, advertising, etc.
• Accurately enter product data into site merchandising systems and reconcile inventory for third-party partners.
• Assist in communication between the business and technical teams to implement new site functionality and enhancements.
• Demonstrate the Company’s Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.
• Maintain reliable attendance.
• Actively participate in departmental meetings, training and education. Assist with training other employees and providing backup.
• Complete other assignments and special projects as requested.

Work Environment

• This position is located in a climate-controlled office environment with standard lighting and moderate noise levels typical of professional workspace settings. The role primarily involves sitting at a desk for extended periods while working with computers, phones, and other office equipment. The collaborative environment includes interaction with team members and may require attendance at meetings, conference calls, and cross-departmental communications during regular business hours.

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off; increases with years of service
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific)
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values

• Honesty & Integrity: Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights.
• (Dirty Fingernail: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work.
• Growth & Results Focus: Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities.
• Culture of Leadership: Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level.
• Customer-Centric & Boundaryless: Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams.
• Operational Excellence: Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools.

About

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. The company reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises.

Notice to Search Firms

We are not seeking assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms. We will not pay any placement, referral or other fees to any search firms unless we have agreed otherwise in a valid, written agreement for the specific position posted and signed by an authorized representative of Ashley Furniture Industries.

• Please note this position is not eligible for current or future employment sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or at any time in the future