Product Developer / Merchandiser, Furniture
American Exchange Group
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: New York City • New York • United States
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Salary
💰 $90,000 - $120,000 per year
About the role
- Lead seasonal assortment planning in partnership with Design and Sourcing
- Make agile, customer-specific assortment adjustments to address gaps, trends, and retailer feedback
- Partner closely with the Design team to translate seasonal concepts into commercially viable furniture assortments
- Merchandise new product concepts supplied by overseas vendors based on seasonal design direction
- Communicate product requirements and deliverables to our agent and vendor base
- Negotiate Costing and MOQ with vendors for new designs
- Review + action weekly Product Development trackers from overseas agents/vendors
- Ensure packaging and product quality meet company standards
- Monitor off-price market trends and competitive assortments
- Lead the merchandising and preparation of the showroom for market weeks
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in product development and/or merchandising, preferably in furniture, home, or décor
- Strong understanding of off-price retail and pricing strategies
- Proven ability to balance design, cost, and speed to market
- Excellent cross-functional communication and vendor management skills
- Strong aesthetic sensibility aligned with the Jonathan Adler brand
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
- Half Day Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasons
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Tax-free commuter benefits
- Exclusive employee merchandise discounts
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
product developmentmerchandisingcost negotiationMOQ managementseasonal assortment planningmarket trend analysisvendor managementpackaging quality assurancedesign translationcompetitive assortment review
Soft skills
cross-functional communicationvendor managementaesthetic sensibilitycustomer-specific adjustmentscollaborationnegotiationadaptabilitytrend awarenessproblem-solvingleadership