ACCESSORY CATEGORY MANAGER

ACCESSORY CATEGORY MANAGER   The Accessory Category Manager is responsible to grow and maintain the window treatment, wall decor and mattress programs for Bassett Furniture. This includes providing product launch support and inventory replenishment for these two categories.  The right person for this role will be a liaison between Bassett’s retail showrooms and the window treatment/mattress category vendors.  The Accessory Category Manager will work a hybrid schedule: 3 days a week at Bassett’s corporate office in Bassett, Virginia. RESPONSIBILITES Merchandising of new product and programs Create and maintain category cost sheets Implement category sales promotions Provide sales analysis for both categories Answer product questions from the field Assist stores with custom window quotes  Manage inventory of stocked mattresses Establish and maintain vendor relationships   QUALIFICATIONS Associate’s degree or equivalent experience Design and/or retail background is a plus Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite, with advance Excel skills Experience in Salesforce or similar operating systems is preferred Attention to detail and accuracy with a creative eye is a must Strong capacity for multi-tasking with effective time management skills Ability to work both independently and collaboratively Flexibility to travel to stores and furniture markets when needed   Bassett Furniture Industries is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veterans status or other protected category. Bassett is dedicated to ensuring that qualified applicants are employed and that employees are treated consistently during employment, without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, veterans status or other protected category. EEO/AA-M/F/V/D   IND1 #ZR #LI-RS1