At American Signature Inc., we believe everyone has the right to a well-furnished life. Since 1948, we have been helping families fill their homes with furniture they love. Our company includes more than 120family-owned and operated stores. As the Assistant Merchant – Direct Ship you are a part of this family and critical to our success. This role reports directly to the VP of Merchandising. Why you’ll want to join our team: • Join a historic, family-owned business that has helped furnish the lives of customers for nearly 80 years • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits & 401K plan • Growth. Our team members are encouraged to develop and move into more challenging roles as their career progresses. • Employee discounts at our affiliate brands which include– Value City Furniture, American What your day will look like: • Coordinate with vendors and other cross functional team members to support product throughout its lifecycle (Photography, Copy, Assembly Instructions, etc.) • Enters data and manages product detail spreadsheets regarding cost, retail, dimensions, product features and benefits • Document process improvement initiatives to support learning and development effort for direct ship category of merchandise • Pattern competitors on-line and in the local market and report findings to the team • Act as liaison between vendors, Merchant teams, logistics partners, and internal stakeholders including accounts payable, IT, and customer care • Manage promotional sales events tasks such as: calendar management, vendor submissions, pricing file updates, feature product selection, and internal communication • Build and manage market schedule and vendor agendas for 3-4 markets annually The ideal candidate will have: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience • Exceptional organizational skills • Passion for designer furniture • Strong interest in ecommerce channel • Self-sufficient and independently drive actions • Strong written and verbal communication • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically excel