Weddings Merchandise Assistant

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

Merchandise Assistant supporting Anthropologie Weddings’ buying team and merchandise flow. Managing product samples, web audits, vendor coordination, and cross-functional retail operations.

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

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills while managing merchandise flow and supporting product development in a fast-paced retail environment. Capable of prioritizing tasks, conducting web audits, and providing insights on customer trends and product assortment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Retail ExperienceCommunication SkillsDetail OrientedCreative ThinkingUnderstanding of Retail Math

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Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsAbility to Prioritize ProjectsAbility to Handle Multiple TasksSense of UrgencyFlexibility

Industry Keywords

Weddings Buying AreaMerchandise FlowSample ManagementWeb AuditsCustomer Wants and NeedsProduct DevelopmentCross-Functional RelationshipsProcess ImprovementsProduct AssortmentRetail 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 market and internal partners, including distribution center, design, and production
Partner with the Buyer and/or Associate Buyer on necessary tasks
Manage the web photo sample request process
Support product development through sample management
Request presentation samples for PR, web photos, and meetings
Track, ship, receive, and return samples to vendors in a timely manner
Communicate changes and updates to cross-functional teams and critical partners
Conduct weekly web audits to verify styles and colors are activated and identify issues or errors
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 comments and opinions using point of view and data in business meetings
Suggest process improvements and greater organization or efficiency
Assist teammates during downtime or periods of increased workload
Remain flexible as team priorities shift

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Ability to identify appropriate products and trends that appeal to customers and meet their expectations
Ability to prioritize projects and handle multiple tasks
Creative thinking
Rudimentary understanding of retail math
1–2 years of retail experience or internship

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