Job Postings From Our Member Companies Title:
Merchandising Trainee

Post Date
7/7/2015

Expiration Date
9/5/2015

Details:
For over 100 years our mail order catalog & e-commerce company has turned FUN into a “serious” business. We are currently seeking a Merchandising Trainee. We will train you in the following areas; identify product trends, source and develop product for multiple catalog titles and product lines, catalog production layout and copy approval.

Merchandising
• Product development/generate exclusive product ideas.
• Find and develop new vendors.
• Negotiate product costs/freight allowances/payment terms/return allowances/advertising allowances at item level.

Project Management
• Prepare catalog pages based on new items, profitability of old items.
• Maintain/increase profitability of catalog by managing return-per-book, overall margin, average weight of items, average price points at the catalog level.
• Communicate how to advertise items to the Production Department who writes copy and photographs merchandise.
• Proof catalog pages and web advertisements for layout and copywriting accuracy.

Collaboration
• Work with all departments – Receiving, Returns, Drop ship, Web Marketing, Production, IT and Front-end operations.
Web
• Ability to drive sales through Internet & Social Media along with 3rd party marketplaces.
• Search online to find sources for items we don’t know the vendor.

Qualifications:
Qualities
• Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook and Excel programs; Self-starter; High energy; Attention to detail; Team player.

Comments:
Travel
• Mentorying opportunity with possible travel to 2-3 domestic trade shows to choose products in various categories for multiple print catalogs and websites.

Johnson Smith Company is located in Bradenton, Florida. We offer associates a fun, casual and energetic work environment, profit sharing and discounts on merchandise. If interested, please email your resume and salary requirements to JBROWN@JSLS.COM.

EOE/Drug Free Workplace/Tobacco Free Campus

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Employer:
Johnson Smith Co.

Address:
4514 19th Street Court East
Bradenton, FL 34203

Email:
JBROWN@JSLS.COM.

Website:
http://www.johnsonsmith.com/