Associate Merchant

As an Associate Merchant at RH in Corte Madera, CA, you will play a crucial role in supporting the merchandising team by managing product information, facilitating communication across teams, and contributing to product strategy. Your proactive approach and strong organizational skills will ensure the seamless execution of merchandising operations.

• Act as a conduit of information, materials, and samples to all cross-functional teams.
• Set up and maintain SKU items for all departments.
• Ensure product information integrity in various systemic interfaces.
• Manage all price changes in partnership with Planning and Merch Ops.
• Initiate requests and follow up on packaging, signage, and collateral associated with each product.
• Compile product information and assembly instructions for all new products.
• Research, respond, and resolve customer requests and service feedback.
• Participate in the proofing process of catalog and web, including naming, copy, dimensions, images, etc.
• Offer input to product assortment strategy.
• Gain an understanding of forecasting and participate in financial review meetings.
• Stay informed on customer trends and what is selling.
• Gain a complete understanding of our competition and their pricing strategies.
• Attend and participate in weekly product development meetings.
• Compile and maintain product allocations lists for Galleries.
• Manage Gallery Design Atelier needs, including swatches and displays.
• Facilitate photo sample requests, track, receive, log, and tote photo samples.
• Proof website for copy and SKU information integrity and accuracy; submit requests for issue fixes.

• Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 2-3 years of relevant work experience.
• Knowledge of product design and construction.
• Knowledge of domestic and offshore suppliers and sources.
• Knowledge of cost of goods.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• High degree of flexibility and initiative.
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Self-starting, proactive, and inquisitive, comfortable in a feedback-oriented and collaborative environment.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word & Excel).