Product Merchandising Specialist

## Product Merchandising Specialist Apply locations:
Cincinnati, OHtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R3149

At Standard Textile, we’re dedicated to providing comfort and care across generations. Guided by our values, we focus on solutions that serve our customers, support our associates, and strengthen our communities. Since 1940, we’ve remained committed to creating better textiles—delivered seamlessly by experts who care.

The
** Product Merchandising Specialist
** supports product readiness, PIM enrichment, site merchandising, go-to-market preparation, and post-launch performance tracking for the Hospitality and Healthcare business units. This role helps ensure product data is accurate and robust, in-market presentation aligns to product strategy, and product launch activities are coordinated across Product Management, Digital, Marketing, Brands, and related support teams.  
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* Key Responsibilities:

*** Execute market readiness tasks, including PIM enrichment of product data, marketing content, attributes, and supporting assets.
* Support STC site merchandising activities that improve product presentation, site optimization, and segment growth strategies.
* Partner with Marketing on go-to-market content and sales-enablement tools that support product launch readiness.
* Assemble and distribute launch kits for internal and customer-facing product launch activities for new STC stock products.
* Ensure product activities related to PIM, launch planning, and market readiness are captured on the Marketing and Product integrated calendar.
* Assist with post-launch sales tracking, reporting, and insight gathering to evaluate product performance.
* Assist in preparation for Sales Training, including procuring samples and supporting room setup as needed.
* Validate product data sourced from E1 and enter manual product data inputs to ensure product records are complete, accurate, and consistent.
* Collaborate with Product Management, Digital, Marketing, Brands, MDM, Customer Service, and other stakeholders on content requirements, product data updates, and launch needs.
* Contribute to standard operating procedures for PIM, as needed, and launch-readiness best practices.  
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* Core Competencies:

*** Strong attention to detail and high accuracy in product data entry, enrichment, and review.
* Basic understanding of product data management, PIM systems, assortment merchandising, and digital assets.
* Ability to connect product strategy to in-market presentation and merchandising execution.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional coordination.
* Strong organization and time management skills with ability to support multiple launches and readiness tasks.
* Basic analytical skills to assist with post-launch performance tracking and reporting. (Excel, Power BI, Salesforce)
* Team collaboration, adaptability to feedback, and willingness to follow established workflows and suggest future improvements for efficiency.  
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, eCommerce, or related field (or equivalent experience).
* Prior exposure to data entry, product catalogs, or eCommerce tools is advantageous.  
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** Experience with PIM systems or ERP integrations.
* Familiarity with digital asset management concepts.
* Understanding of product taxonomy, attributes, or localization processes.
* Basic knowledge of SEO best practices for product content.  
** Why Work at Standard Textile:
*** Competitive pay with Career Growth Opportunities
* Full benefits — medical, dental, vision
* Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave
* 401k plan with company match* “Dress for Your Day” (business casual) Dress Code
* Discount on Standard Textile Products
* Hybrid working environment, both onsite and remote  
* The hybrid schedule for this role includes in-office work on Tuesdays - Thursdays, and additional onsite days may be required during the training period. Associates are expected to be in the office during this time.
* Proudly, Standard Textile has earned a title of US Best Managed Company for the
** sixth year
** running, an honor awarded by Deloitte…