Product Merchandising Specialist at Standard Textile Co., Inc. — Cincinnati, OH

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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