Merchandising Associate

Teddy Baldassarre • Oakwood, IL

11d • $50,000 - $60,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Teddy Baldassarre is seeking a Merchandising Associate to manage high-volume, high-touch functions related to product assortment accuracy, special-order processing, and vendor relationship management. This role requires strong organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to handle a continuous flow of requests across various communication channels without errors. The Associate will report to the Director of Merchandising and collaborate with another Merchandising Associate. This position is crucial for supporting the company's expansion, including the addition of new brand partners and increased vendor interactions. The role offers exposure to leading watch brands and direct interaction with vendors, sales advisors, content teams, and the broader merchandising team. As Teddy Baldassarre grows its brand portfolio and retail presence, this role provides an opportunity to gain extensive experience in merchandising operations and the luxury retail sector.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in fashion merchandising, digital retail or ecommerce. In lieu of degree, 4 years equivalent work experience in merchandising, ecommerce, retail operations, buying, planning, vendor management, or a related field
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through on high-volume, recurring tasks
• Comfortable manage multiple requests varying in complexity and volume, across multiple platforms
• Clear, professional written communication, especially in fast-moving Slack channels
• Working knowledge of Excel or Google Sheets
• Ability to read and interpret vendor availability responses, purchase orders, and product feeds
• High level of integrity and ownership

Nice To Haves

• Interest in or knowledge of watches and the luxury goods space is a plus
• Experience with Shopify is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage accurate setup and maintenance of SKUs
• Coordinate new product launches, strictly adhering to blackout windows and vendor launch schedules
• Own special order availability requests submitted by Sales Advisors seeking timelines and stock confirmations directly from vendors
• Communicate availability status back to Sales Advisors in a timely, accurate manner
• Monitor vendor websites on a regular cadence to identify assortment changes, new releases, and discontinued models
• Audit vendor-to-catalog (V2C) feeds to confirm product data is accurate and current
• Track purchase orders through to delivery, following up with vendors on status and flagging delays
• Support twice-weekly replenishment orders alongside the Merchandising team

What This Job Offers

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