Associate Product Developer

Arhaus Recruiting • Boston Heights, OH

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About The Position

Arhaus is seeking an Associate Product Developer to join our team. This role involves working closely with the Product Developer and Vice President of Product Development to establish seasonal product direction. The Associate Product Developer will be responsible for developing and providing holistic category products each season, aligning with merchandising and planning teams to achieve company and category strategic goals. This position will identify opportunities to expand the assortment or increase sales penetration for specific segments. Collaboration with the Buying Department on product distribution, the web team for timely product launches and website representation, and assisting in vendor relationship management are key aspects of this role. The Associate Product Developer will also work with Sourcing & QC Teams on product packaging specifications, compliance, and resolving quality concerns. Additionally, this role is responsible for proofing product information, collecting vendor data, inputting purchase orders, and managing SKU information in the Product Information database. The creation of product specification sheets and product information sheets, as well as managing the seasonal assortment plan from start to finish, are also core responsibilities.

Requirements

• Four-year college degree in design, merchandising or related field
• 3+ years Design/Product Development/Merchandising experience in retail setting
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) and the ability to learn and retain new computer systems in a timely manner
• Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to think strategically with strong decision-making skills
• Ability to multitask effectively and to perform in a high-energy environment
• Previous experience in a retail space
• Able and willing to travel

Nice To Haves

• Passion for Interior Design and Product

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Product Developer and Vice President of Product Development in establishing seasonal direction on new products for the Arhaus assortment.
• Develop and provide holistic category products seasonally by aligning with merchandising and planning teams to achieve company and category strategic goals.
• Identify opportunities to expand the assortment or to increase sales penetration for segments of the assortment.
• Work closely with the Buying Department in regard to product distribution to stores.
• Work with web team to ensure that product is launched in a timely manner and is well represented on the Arhaus website.
• Assist in the building and maintenance of vendor relationships to accomplish goals.
• Responsible for specifying product packaging with Sourcing & QC Teams and ensuring compliance of product and packaging when initial sample shipment and stock orders.
• Work closely with Sourcing and QC teams to resolve any quality concerns with new and existing products.
• Responsible for proofing product information for store and company use including collecting all product information from vendors for cross functional purposes.
• Inputting purchase orders for samples, marketing docs and inputting sku information into Product Information data base.
• Responsible for product specification sheets and product information sheets.
• Manage the assortment plan seasonally from start to finish for each season.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level