Assistant Category Manager

Job Summary

Gardner White Furniture is seeking an organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative Assistant Category Manager to join our Living Room Merchandising team with a focus on Design Studio Upholstery. This role supports the category manager in developing and executing merchandising strategies while coordinating product launches, vendor communications, assortment planning, and sales enablement. The ideal candidate is passionate about home furnishings and interior design, enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, and is eager to grow a career in retail merchandising and buying.

Responsibilities

• Support the Category Manager in managing the Design Studio upholstery assortment and executing category strategies.
• Prepare for and participate in vendor meetings, including product reviews, assortment planning, pricing discussions, and trend analysis.
• Coordinate product launches by partnering with Merchandising, Marketing, E-Commerce, Inventory, and Store Operations to ensure a seamless rollout.
• Manage product setup for the website, including product specifications, photography, pricing, descriptions, and merchandising attributes.
• Coordinate vendor-led sales training and develop product knowledge materials for the sales team.
• Assist with showroom floor planning, product placement, and merchandising execution.
• Track product performance, inventory levels, pricing, and sales trends to support business decisions.
• Communicate regularly with vendor partners to gather product information, resolve issues, and ensure timelines are met.
• Assist with market preparation and attend industry markets and vendor showrooms as needed.
• Support special merchandising projects and other initiatives within the Living Room category.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.