About the role
Why join us?
At Design Within Reach, home comes first. We believe in creating and sourcing pieces that move with you and are meant to be enjoyed over a lifetime – from home to home, generation to generation. For us, that means exceptionally crafted, built-to-last, and beautifully designed furnishings.
Our purpose is design for the good of humankind. It’s the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of Design Within Reach means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows Design Within Reach to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.
About this opportunity:
We are hiring an Associate Merchant to join our Merchandising team. As an Associate Merchant, you'll support the Merchandise team in the curation of a product assortment that represents the tenets of our brand while increasing sales and achieving profit goals. As an Associate Merchant, you will report to the Senior Merchant for your assigned category.
The role of the Associate Merchant is to support the Senior Merchant in all aspects of product procurement, launch, and maintenance.
What you’ll do:
You will work under the management of the Senior Merchant, operating independently.
Manage vendor relationships acting as a primary contact for vendors and designers
Proof catalog, web, and ads for discrepancies in costing, dimensions
Organize communication between Vendor and Product Support team to resolve client concerns, gather product information, and procure supporting materials
Work with multiple teams
Source new products and handle strategic product reviews.
Run sales analysis and participate in sales meetings.
Job Requirements
A passion for modern design
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Project management skills.
Computer proficiency: MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Detail oriented
Reliable and punctual
Preferred 3+ years of experience in merchandising or planning within design or related industry
Who We Hire?
Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. Design Within Reach is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.
MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.
Aplyr's read
MillerKnoll thrives on innovation, crafting furniture for diverse settings, attracting creative and strategic minds across design, operations, and sales.
What's promising
- •Strong brand portfolio with iconic names like Herman Miller and Knoll.
- •Commitment to sustainable design and manufacturing processes.
- •Diverse opportunities in design, technology, and operations across global locations.
What to watch
- •Recent merger may lead to organizational restructuring and role uncertainty.
- •Manufacturing roles may require shift work, impacting work-life balance.
- •High competition in the furniture industry can pressure profit margins.
Why MillerKnoll
- •Pioneers in modern furniture design with a rich heritage.
- •Focus on blending technology with traditional craftsmanship.
- •Offers a collaborative environment for creative problem solvers.
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About MillerKnoll
MillerKnoll is a collective of brands that designs and manufactures furniture and related products for various environments, including offices, homes, and educational institutions.
