Merchandising Specialist

Key Duties/Responsibilities: Asset Allocation: Strategically distribute inventory into appropriate sales, ensuring a balanced mix and maintaining the unique "identity" of each auction event. Inventory Oversight: Work in tandem with the Sr. Director of Marketing to monitor inventory flow and ensure that no two sales overlap in a way that dilutes product demand. Curation & Creative Direction: Concept and curate specialty "Single Seller" and boutique sales. This includes the physical or digital sorting of items to create a cohesive narrative. Copywriting & Branding: Craft sophisticated sale introductions and marketing copy that captures the provenance and allure of each collection. Visual Merchandising: Collaborate on the creation of "Lead Images" and promotional assets, ensuring the visual "hook" of the sale aligns with the quality of the items. Seller Collaboration: Interface and collaborate with sellers and internal sales team members to ensure their collections are represented with the highest level of integrity and style. Attend Events: Periodically we create vignettes for various events which require our attendance. Many times these occur over the weekend or at an out of town venue.

Required Skills/Abilities: Systems Management: Demonstrated capacity to navigate and master proprietary Administrative Systems for inventory tracking, asset allocation, and sales monitoring. Workflow Optimization: Advanced proficiency in Google Chrome and its ecosystem of extensions to manage high-volume research and multi-tab workflows efficiently. Creative Design: Intermediate to advanced skill in Canva for creating high-impact lead images, social media assets, and sale banners that maintain a luxury aesthetic. Digital Research: Ability to utilize digital archives and secondary market databases to verify luxury brand authenticity and market trends. Strategic Flexibility: A "hybrid" mindset with the ability to pivot frequently between administrative tasks and creative projects. Visual Literacy: A strong sense of composition for creating lead imagery and a "keen eye" for high-end home and fashion aesthetics. Communication: Exceptional writing skills for crafting compelling, professional sale narratives. Attitude: An inherently positive, solution-oriented demeanor and a strong sense of curiosity to learn about new makers, materials, and markets every day.

Education: BA Degree in Merchandising, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience. Luxury Brand Expertise: High-level knowledge of luxury houses (Hermès, Chanel, Cartier, etc.), vintage eras, and contemporary market trends in fashion and jewelry.

Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in merchandising and/or inventory management roles. Why Join EBTH?The Everything But the House (EBTH) is a revolutionary online marketplace for secondhand goods, art, jewelry, and antiques, headquartered in Cincinnati. We passionately serve those who have and want uncommon things, living at the center of a community that celebrates the rare, historical, weird and wonderful. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive training, a supportive team culture, and a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same.