Work behind the scenes preparing for our products to be displayed in our stores, in our catalogs and on our website. The Product Development Assistant supports the Product Development Manager to complete all necessary merchandising functions for a specific category or categories, ensuring merchandising information and details for all products is complete and accurate, and working with the Merchandising team to achieve or exceed department goals.

Candidates who are residents of VT are eligible to enjoy a hybrid work arrangement, working onsite from our office in Manchester Center, Vermont, and at home. All candidates must be within a commutable distance to, and available to work from our office in Manchester Center.

A Sampling of What You’ll Do

· Support the PD Manager to execute multi-channel merchandising item plans by season and year

· Work and communicate with suppliers to obtain detailed product information for all new and existing products

· Work closely with other departments to ensure all product details are accurate and updated

· Work with vendors to ensure all product samples are received, tagged, assembled if necessary, and turned over to Advertising on schedule

· Help track all cost and retail changes including competitive reviews and seasonal audits

· Provide administrative support related to meeting set-up, note taking and data entry. ,

· Serve as the key point of contact for the department and category responsibilities when the PD Manager is traveling or out of the office

Who We’re Looking For

· Experience in a Retail environment. 

· Attention to accuracy and detail with strong organizational skills and follow through

· Positive, team-oriented attitude and manner

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Ability to interact with vendors and all levels of internal staff with a high level of professionalism

· Ability to handle and prioritize multiple projects at once

· Must be flexible and able to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

· Comfortable with Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint

Who We Are

A family-owned company, The Vermont Country Store is a multi-channel business that has been operating in the Green Mountains of southern Vermont for over 75 years. We are a growing business with deep, well-established roots offering a unique work environment in a rural setting. As the purveyors of the practical and the hard to find, we stand behind all our products with a 100% guarantee.

Where We Are

Our main offices are located at 5650 Main Street, Manchester Center, Vermont.

What You’ll Love About The Vermont Country Store

· Onsite wellness center including free wellness visits and programs

· An ICHRA for medical insurance, dental, and vision insurance offered to full time employees

· 401K retirement program with a 3% guaranteed contribution, plus employer matching, and potential profit sharing

· Contributions to the cost of childcare

· Company paid life insurance & short and long-term disability coverage

· Voluntary benefits including additional life insurance, VOYA insurance (accident, hospital, and critical illness)

· Numerous philanthropic programs including paid volunteer hours and matching charitable contributions

· Potential for quarterly bonus

· Onsite fitness facilities at most locations

· Generous employee discounts at our retail stores, Yankee Surplus, and online

· And many more!

We like to say that the strength of The Vermont Country Store is in its people, so come join us!