Merchandising Coordinator in Port Washington, New York at Safavieh Inc.
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Job Description
Merchandising Coordinator – Associate Level
Location: Port Washington, NY (On-site)
Company: Safavieh
About Us
Safavieh is a leading global home furnishings brand known for its high-end rugs, furniture, and accessories. Established in the U.S. in 1978, Safavieh blends rich heritage with modern design, offering curated collections sourced from classical rug-weaving centers around the world. Headquartered in Port Washington, NY, we also maintain permanent showrooms in Atlanta, Las Vegas, and High Point, NC. For four generations, our family-run business has been committed to exceptional quality and timeless style.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Merchandising Coordinator to support key account initiatives and drive product visibility across partner platforms. This role serves as a critical liaison between clients and cross-functional internal teams, ensuring seamless execution of product launches, catalog participation, and merchandising enhancements. This is an exciting role—ideal for someone eager to learn the ins and outs of the home furnishings industry while supporting core sales operations that directly impact our business.
What You’ll Be Doing
Core responsibilities:
- Coordinate product development initiatives between clients and internal cross-functional teams, ensuring timelines and deliverables are met
- Manage catalog participation, new item setup, and store inclusion across partner platforms
- Collaborate closely with account leads and team members to effectively address client needs, requests, and ongoing priorities
- Maintain and update product information within partner portals to support accurate catalog management
- Assist in executing merchandising improvement initiatives to enhance product visibility, placement, and overall performance
- Monitor account activity and proactively identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies
Who You Are
- Bachelor’s degree
- No experience necessary
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data and catalog management
- Comfortable working within partner portals and learning new systems quickly
- Collaborative team player with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard business tools
Why Join Us?
At Safavieh, you’ll be part of a creative, fast-paced team where you’ll gain firsthand experience in the wholesale home furnishings industry. We offer a collaborative work environment, opportunities for growth, and the ability to make a real impact from day one.
Compensation
- $25.00/hour + commission
- Benefits – 401k (with 2% match), medical, vision, dental, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time
- Company shuttle service available from the Port Washington LIRR station
- Employee discount
- Casual dress code, free parking, corporate discounts, and bagels every other morning