What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandising Specialist position at Everything But The House?
Position Summary:
The Merchandising Specialist is the "connective tissue" between our high-volume acquisitions and our curated sales galleries. This role is responsible for the strategic allocation of inventory, ensuring that every piece is placed in the optimal environment to maximize value while strictly avoiding inventory duplicity across our sale platforms.
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
- Asset Allocation: Strategically distribute inventory into appropriate sales, ensuring a balanced mix and maintaining the unique "identity" of each auction event.
- Inventory Oversight: Work in tandem with the Sr. Director of Marketing to monitor inventory flow and ensure that no two sales overlap in a way that dilutes product demand.
- Curation & Creative Direction: Concept and curate specialty "Single Seller" and boutique sales. This includes the physical or digital sorting of items to create a cohesive narrative.
- Copywriting & Branding: Craft sophisticated sale introductions and marketing copy that captures the provenance and allure of each collection.
- Visual Merchandising: Collaborate on the creation of "Lead Images" and promotional assets, ensuring the visual "hook" of the sale aligns with the quality of the items.
- Seller Collaboration: Interface and collaborate with sellers and internal sales team members to ensure their collections are represented with the highest level of integrity and style.
- Attend Events: Periodically we create vignettes for various events which require our attendance. Many times these occur over the weekend or at an out of town venue.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Systems Management: Demonstrated capacity to navigate and master proprietary Administrative Systems for inventory tracking, asset allocation, and sales monitoring.
- Workflow Optimization: Advanced proficiency in Google Chrome and its ecosystem of extensions to manage high-volume research and multi-tab workflows efficiently.
- Creative Design: Intermediate to advanced skill in Canva for creating high-impact lead images, social media assets, and sale banners that maintain a luxury aesthetic.
- Digital Research: Ability to utilize digital archives and secondary market databases to verify luxury brand authenticity and market trends.
- Strategic Flexibility: A "hybrid" mindset with the ability to pivot frequently between administrative tasks and creative projects.
- Visual Literacy: A strong sense of composition for creating lead imagery and a "keen eye" for high-end home and fashion aesthetics.
- Communication: Exceptional writing skills for crafting compelling, professional sale narratives.
- Attitude: An inherently positive, solution-oriented demeanor and a strong sense of curiosity to learn about new makers, materials, and markets every day.
Education and Experience:
- Education: BA Degree in Merchandising, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Luxury Brand Expertise: High-level knowledge of luxury houses (Hermès, Chanel, Cartier, etc.), vintage eras, and contemporary market trends in fashion and jewelry.
- Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in merchandising and/or inventory management roles.
Why Join EBTH?
The Everything But the House (EBTH) is a revolutionary online marketplace for secondhand goods, art, jewelry, and antiques, headquartered in Cincinnati. We passionately serve those who have and want uncommon things, living at the center of a community that celebrates the rare, historical, weird and wonderful.
We offer competitive pay, comprehensive training, a supportive team culture, and a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same.
Benefits & Perks:
- Benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life & disability
- 401k retirement plan with company match
- Flexible vacation time
- Employee discount program
We are not providing relocation for this position and are only accepting applications for candidates who are located in the Cincinnati, OH area.
We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.
Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States for EBTH. EBTH does not provide sponsorship at this time.