Weddings Merchandise Assistant

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)

Merchandise Assistant supporting Anthropologie Weddings’ buying team with sample management, web audits, and merchandise flow. Building cross-functional relationships across distribution, design, production, and market partners.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing merchandise flow and supporting product development within a retail environment. Strong ability to communicate effectively and build cross-functional relationships while maintaining attention to detail and organizational skills.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Retail ExperienceStrong Communication SkillsDetail OrientedCreative ThinkingRudimentary Understanding Of Retail Math

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Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAbility To Prioritize ProjectsProblem-SolvingMultitaskingPositive Attitude

Industry Keywords

Weddings Buying AreaMerchandise FlowProduct DevelopmentSample ManagementWeb AuditsCustomer ReviewsProcess ImprovementCross-Functional RelationshipsPresentation SamplesFast-Paced Work Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the daily operational functions of the Weddings buying area
Support the buying team in managing overall merchandise flow
Develop cross-functional relationships with distribution center, design, production, market, and internal partners
Partner with the Buyer and/or Associate Buyer on necessary tasks
Manage web photo sample request process
Support product development through sample management
Request, organize, prioritize, track, ship, receive, and return presentation samples
Communicate product changes and updates to cross-functional teams and critical partners
Conduct weekly web audits to verify styles and colors are activated and identify errors/issues
Read customer reviews and report findings in internal Monday morning meetings
Become an expert in the product assortment and provide information on product launches and sample locations
Manage meeting requests and provide agendas and recaps
Contribute data- and perspective-driven comments to business meetings
Suggest process, organization, and efficiency improvements
Help teammates during downtime or high-demand periods

Requirements

What you’ll need

1–2 years of retail experience or internship
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Detail oriented
Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with a sense of urgency
Understanding of customer wants and needs and ability to identify appropriate products/trends
Ability to prioritize projects and handle multiple tasks
Creative thinking
Rudimentary understanding of retail math
Ability to maintain a positive attitude
Ability to organize, problem-solve, multitask, and follow through on projects
Flexible as team priorities shift

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off (PTO)
Generous employee discounts
Retirement savings
Anti-harassment training for managers and employees