We inspire purpose-filled living that brings beauty and quality to the modern home. Together, we achieve. Associates across our business drive results, innovate, and inspire. Drawn together by our shared values and passion for our customers and our brands, we deliver home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced, and bring timeless style and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding. We’re here for it. We think you should be too . We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Merchandising Assistant. This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Northbrook, IL office with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays. Supports Divisional Merchant/Sr. Merchant and Merchant teams in developing and managing the product assortments, vendor partnerships and ongoing product category business. Works with cross-functional partners to execute the product assortment strategy in accordance with the sales, margin and turnover goals for the assigned product category. Primary Responsibilities: Support Merchant team through vendor partnership and communication Support Merchant team in building and maintaining assortment plans and SKU counts Support Merchant team by working with cross-functional partners to execute assortment strategies. Work with Catalog/Marketing team to execute in-season product assortment. Communicate promotional details to all cross-functional partners. Provide SKU/ assortment information to Merchandise Operations for input Develop recommendations for product assortment strategies, based on targeted research and analysis, to achieve specific margin objectives. Execute exit strategies as needed. Conduct competitive intelligence and use information to identify opportunities and challenges for in-season business and future seasons Support Merchant teams with negotiating product costs, terms, and shipping/return issues Support Merchant teams by investigating and handling field and/or store issues Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong detail orientation, organized, ability to multi-task Strong oral and written communication skills sufficient to communicate credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization Team player with a focus on collaboration Proficient learner of planning and Merchant systems Microsoft Office proficiency, including Microsoft Excel Experience Required: BA/BS preferred Previous experience in merchandising and/or related experience preferred Minimum Starting Rate: $20.19 Hourly Up to: $25.24 Hourly Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.