Merchandising Admin

Overview:

The Best, the Only, and the Unexpected: Hammacher Schlemmer, part of The Bradford Hammacher Group family of brands, is a world leader in direct to consumer product marketing. Established in 1848, Hammacher Schlemmer markets a wide array of innovative problem-solving items, unique gifts, and quality merchandise to our customers. Renowned as an innovator, we introduced numerous products to American consumers that were initially considered novelties but are now commonplace, including the pop-up toaster and the microwave oven. Today, our wide range of products includes electronic devices, luxury apparel, home dcor, travel accessories, one-of-a-kind gifts and more.

Were currently seeking a Merchandising Admin (Temp) who will support the buyers with administrative and merchandising duties, including data entry, emailing vendors, saving vendor art/product images, and product description/copy approvals. This role will also help with physical product samples for the buyers and Creative team including assembling of products.

How you will contribute:

• Data entry into IMS for SKU set up
• Excel spreadsheet data entry (Mega File, Fastcaster build, GMC, ELC, and Exhibit A review).
• Obtaining manuals for all new products from vendors and saving into IMS
• Emailing copy approval on all new products
• Emailing vendors for missing high resolution images and or samples
• Check mailroom daily for sample deliveries and distribute to team
• Label samples with SKU numbers
• Assist in assembly of products
• Initial Manual Editing
• Preliminary Product Sourcing
• Assist with New Product Testing

What you will bring and skills that excite us:

• Associate's degree preferred.
• Attention to detail.
• Impeccable follow-up skills.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel & Word.
• Must possess excellent organizational and communication skills (verbal & written).

BHG at a glance:

• Our scale: Hammacher Schlemmers corporate headquarters is right outside of Chicago, with our distribution center and customer service teams based near Cincinnati OH.
• Our values: Honesty. Innovation. Respect. Teamwork. Giving back. These are just some of the core values that drive our team members. Our team strives to build a culture of continuous feedback where anyone can share and create our next big idea, among diverse and inclusive teams.

Hammacher Schlemmer is an Equal Opportunity Employer.