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Merchandising Assistant, HODINKEE Shop

Employer
Hodinkee
Location
New York City (home-working until further notice)
Closing date
1 Jun 2021

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Job Details

HODINKEE is a fast-growing media brand and shop that makes watches accessible to everyone. Over the past decade, founder Ben Clymer has grown HODINKEE into a thriving company of creatives. Our team now consists of writers, editors, designers, photographers, podcasters, engineers, and so many other key players who cement HODINKEE’s position as the most trusted source for watch news and products. We have a website. An app. A podcast. A magazine. A retail business. And more. HODINKEE’s goal is to bring readers and consumers the best in wristwatches in a way that’s approachable, authentic, honest and fun.

HODINKEE is looking for a Merchandising Assistant to support the Vintage, Modern Watches, and Accessories categories.

What You'll Do

The HODINKEE Shop Merchandising Assistant is responsible for providing operational support to our buying teams by owning all data entry responsibilities and data maintenance including purchase orders, POS, and daily sales information. The position requires strong operational acumen and an understanding of basic merchandising. This role requires support for acquiring vendor samples and maintaining vendor contact information. Fundamental requirements include the ability to collaborate, take ownership of your business, and achieve results.

Inventory Management

  • Leverage collaborative partnerships with counterparts to drive business strategies
  • Manage style maintenance, department/category/class updates, SKU updates, and inventory position with the direction of the buying team
  • Update system to reflect appropriate information for ordered merchandise
  • Maintain on order (i.e. ship/cancel dates, cost, and retail etc.) to ensure adherence to plan and ship windows communicated to vendors and partners
  • Request, acquire, and return samples to vendors
  • Review daily sales with the buying team and take action accordingly
  • Develop strong relationships with vendor partners & maintain vendor contact information
  • Aptitude to function within deadlines, while working both independently and as part of a team
  • Assist with generating reports on a daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure product readiness online
  • Facilitate SKUS through the product life cycle by communicating with Creative, Marketing, Fulfillment, Operations, and Customer Experience teams as needed

Who You Are

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred
  • Collaborative, consultative style with a strong ability to establish trust and build relationships across all levels and functions of the organization
  • Comfortable and effective at developing strong partnerships with internal and external partners
  • Experience working with luxury goods such as watches, jewelry, fine art, and/or leather goods
  • Experience with Shopify and NetSuite a plus
  • Knowledge of wristwatches (both vintage and modern) a plus
  • Ability to demonstrate flexibility on the job and work in a fast-paced environment
  • Candidates must possess authorization to work in the U.S.

HODINKEE is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We’re committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds and walks of life.

Company

Founded in 2008 by Benjamin Clymer as a way to talk about his passion for watches, HODINKEE is now established as the foremost destination for covering the world of horology. Through in-depth reviews of luxury watches, historical background of vintage items, up-to-the-minute news coverage, and original photography and video, HODINKEE is able to connect watches to culture and commerce more broadly. Through its outstanding editorial content, HODINKEE is creating a community of global watch enthusiasts.

In 2012, HODINKEE launched its e-commerce platform HODINKEE Shop, and now is an authorized retailer for more than 10 of the most important watch manufacturers in the world. In 2017, HODINKEE launched its namesake magazine. Now on its fourth issue, HODINKEE Magazine provides a tactile expression of its online experience through its high-quality production and storytelling. HODINKEE has been honored across the media landscape, being named as one of Time’s 50 Best Websites, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies Of The Year, and a 2019 Webby Award recipient.

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New York
New York
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