Epoca International is a designer and distributor of consumer houseware products. Epoca is focused on building strong consumer brands and driving innovation within the marketplace. Our portfolio includes Paris Hilton housewares, Ecolution Cookware, Primula Beverage Products, Tasty home goods, and Cooking Light kitchen products, as well as a variety of private label retailer offerings.
The Associate Merchandising Manager will support the merchandising team by curating, developing, and managing a range of home décor products, ensuring they align with branding requirements, current trends, market demand, and cost-effective manufacturing processes. This role requires a self-starter with an eye for design, a hands-on approach, and the ability to manage multiple projects with attention to detail.
This is a hybrid position that requires 3 days each week in our Boca Raton office with the occasional need for additional office days if necessary for business purposes.
Key Responsibilities
Assist in the planning and execution of merchandising strategies for home décor categories.
Collaborate with the design team to curate and select new products that meet aesthetic and functional requirements.
Analyze market trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscape to ensure product offerings remain relevant and innovative.
Work closely with cross functional teams, including packaging, compliance, and sourcing to manage production timelines, costs, and quality control.
Provide clear and accurate communication on sample revision comments to the sourcing team throughout sample development process.
Actively follow up on product quotes and sample development from concept through production, ensuring deadlines are met and finalized products are executed to the design specifications.
Collaborate with Sales team on product cost analysis of benchmark items to align on target costs and margin requirements
Maintain organized and detailed records of product specifications, costs, and vendor agreements.
Assist in preparing presentations and reports on merchandising performance for senior management.
Stay updated on emerging home décor trends and provide insights for product development.
Education, Experience & Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Design, or a related field.
2+ years of experience in merchandising, preferably in home décor or a related industry.
Strong design aesthetic and knowledge of current trends in home décor.
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Attention to detail and a proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving.
Basic understanding of manufacturing processes and costs.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and other merchandising tools.
Strong communication and collaboration skills with both internal teams and external vendors.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Experience with product development in the home décor industry.
Familiarity with supply chain management and inventory planning is a plus.
Physical Requirements
The employee typically works in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone, and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the workday. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear; frequently required to use repetitive hand motion, handle, or feel, and to stand, walk, reach, bend or lift up to 20 pounds.
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Epoca International, LLC 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. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Epoca International, LLC is a drug-free workplace, and we use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires.