MERCHANDISE ASSISTANT

Stewart s Sleep Center • Pinellas Park, FL

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About The Position

Matter Brothers, a family-owned furniture retailer based in Pinellas Park, Florida, is seeking a Merchandise Assistant to provide administrative support to its merchandising team. The role focuses on managing accurate SKU and product information throughout the product lifecycle, from initial setup and ongoing maintenance through phase-out. The Merchandise Assistant works with vendors, showrooms, and internal teams to maintain reliable product data, support merchandising strategies, and keep daily processes efficient.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong data-entry, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with a professional, team-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently, maintain confidentiality, and manage multiple priorities within established deadlines.
• Ability to learn new systems quickly, adapt to changing priorities, and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience in retail merchandising, purchasing, inventory control, project coordination, or a related field preferred.
• An associate or bachelor's degree in business, merchandising, marketing, retailing, or a related field preferred, but not required; equivalent relevant work experience may be considered in lieu of a college degree.
• Experience with STORIS and/or Salesforce.
• Knowledge of merchandising, pricing, assortment planning, SKU management, and omnichannel retail.

Responsibilities

• Create, enter, and maintain accurate SKU and product information, including descriptions, specifications, pricing, status, and related records.
• Maintain merchandising tools and product data, audit records, identify discrepancies, and coordinate corrections.
• Communicate merchandising direction and expectations to vendors, showrooms, and cross-functional teams.
• Respond to vendor inquiries and obtain information needed for accurate product setup and maintenance.
• Prepare, organize, and analyze merchandise, inventory, and product lifecycle reports.
• Support showroom product resets, events, installations, and other merchandising initiatives.
• Build effective working relationships and contribute to process improvements across the merchandising function.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and the Company’s Core and Growth Values in all job functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED