Jewelry Television - Merchandising Assistant
FACETS of the POSITION – Job Overview
The position of Merchandising Assistant at JTV opens the door to the fascinating world of retail merchandising in a unique and exciting way. JTV Merchandising Assistants are integral to the process of bringing product into the JTV inventory. The successful candidate will be immersed in the high-energy, fast-paced environment of JTV. Merchandising assistants help navigate the ins and outs of bringing products to the customer via television, jtv.com, and social media.
HOW EVERY DAY DAZZLES at JTV – A Day in the Life
The Merchandising Assistant:
Provides overall administrative support for inbound and outbound product
Works closely with buyers, assistant buyers, and/or associate buyers
Is responsible for sku creation in his/her category
Is a conduit between Quality Control and merchandising
Helps ensure samples are submitted to Imaging in a timely manner
Provides samples for model shoots and other advertising as requested
Works closely with Fulfillment to ensure product is on-site and available to ship
Performs other related duties as requested by leadership and determined by the needs of the business
WHY YOU WILL SHINE in this ROLE - Qualifications
You have:
· A Bachelor of Art or equivalent training/experience in the ever-changing, high-energy retail industry.
· The ability to perform at high levels in a fast-paced, high-energy environment AND:
Proficiency in Microsoft Office – specifically Word and Excel
The ability to learn new skills quickly
The flexibility to rapidly adapt to changing priorities
Strong communication and organizational skills
The ability to work well both independently and as part of a team
You are:
Efficient
Focused
A strong multi-tasker
A quick learner eager to acquire new skills
AT JTV WE SPARKLE BECAUSE – JTV is a great place to work
We enjoy:
Weekly pay periods
Outstanding employee benefits program with medical, dental, and vision coverage available
401(k)
Generous personal/vacation accrual policy
Great employee discount program through local vendors
Exceptional employee discounts on JTV product
24-hour private Fitness Center for all JTV employees and their immediate families (Knoxville Campus)
On-site Medical Center (Knoxville Campus)
JTV employee park with a Walking Trail, Frisbee Golf, Volleyball, and MORE! (Knoxville Campus)
A GEM in the INDUSTRY
About JTV:
Jewelry Television® (JTV) is one of the leading retailers of jewelry and gemstones in the United States. We are a privately held company with a proven 30-year history. Our Omni-digital strategy is designed to elevate our customers’ experience through holistic, digitally driven touch points that include live broadcast programming, 24 hours a day, seven days a week to approximately 86 million U.S. households. We have an industry-leading, mobile-optimized e-commerce platform, and a robust, social media presence.
As part of our commitment to the development and distribution of educational content and consumer satisfaction, JTV employs numerous Gem-A (Gemological Association of Great Britain’s) Gemmology and Diamond Diploma graduates, and GIA Graduate Gemologists and Accredited Jewelry Professionals. We are currently the only Gem-A-approved teaching center in the US.
Jewelry Television® (JTV) is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Jewelry Television® (JTV) is an E-Verify employer and participates in the E-Verify program. Jewelry Television® (JTV) participates in the Tennessee Drug-Free Workplace Program.