Merchandising Operations Associate (Hybrid Position - Manchester, CT)

Bob's Discount Furniture•Manchester, CT

3d•$42,000 - $52,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Merchandising Operations Assistant Associate plays a key role in supporting Buyers and the broader Merchandising team by ensuring accurate execution of assortment plans, product setup, reporting, and operational processes. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on organization, collaboration, and turning detailed information into actionable insights in a fast-paced retail environment. This position operates in a hybrid work environment, with the Merchandising team on-site in Manchester, CT 2–3 days per week. What You’ll Bring to Bob’s At Bob’s Discount Furniture, success in this role is driven by skills, capabilities, and behaviors rather than credentials alone. The ideal candidate brings strong operational execution skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across teams to support merchandising strategies that drive sales and margin performance.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience supporting merchandising, buying, retail operations, or a related function
Ability to analyze data, compile reports, and manage detailed information accurately
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to lift and move merchandise samples (up to 20 lbs)
Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout office and store environments with or without reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

Strong organizational and multi-tasking abilities in a deadline-driven environment
High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team
Flexibility and adaptability when priorities shift
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Working knowledge of retail merchandising and basic retail math

Responsibilities

Support Buyers with day-to-day execution of merchandising initiatives to meet sales and margin goals
Maintain accurate assortment plans and product data in alignment with established SOPs
Coordinate new and revised merchandise setup following buying decisions
Compile, organize, and analyze reports to support merchandising decisions, including: New Goods Reports, Discontinued Product Reports, Market research and trend analysis
Identify risks and opportunities related to product assortment and inventory
Create and maintain product articles in accordance with company standards
Verify accuracy of product specifications, including dimensions, features, carton proofs, and assembly instructions
Ensure merchandising data integrity across systems and platforms
Manage the end-to-end sample process, including initial, marketing, and visual samples
Maintain organized and accurate sample areas
Coordinate distribution of swatches and selling support materials to internal teams
Partner effectively with merchandising, ecommerce, marketing, visual, and store teams
Communicate clearly with external vendors and suppliers via email and meetings
Support visual initiatives, store setups, and new product launches as directed
Manage merchandise announcements, including New Item Alerts and launch communications
Support execution of in-store and digital marketing assets, including pricing, photography, advertising layouts, and web content