Accessory Category Manager

Accessory Category Manager

Build Your Career with Ashley Furniture- Where Innovation Meets Comfort

At Ashley, inspiring the love of home is at the heart of everything we do. As the world's largest manufacturer of home furnishings, we're more than a business we're a family driven by innovation, competitiveness, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. We persevere through challenges, push beyond the status quo, and constantly seek better ways to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our solutions-first mindset and dedication to growth are why Ashley remains #1 in our industry.

If you're ready to grow, you've come to the right place. With a true "Growth Mindset," Ashley Furniture invests in developing future leaders and helps every team member learn from the best in the business.

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Summary: Our Accessory Category Manager will source trend-forward domestic and international accents that keep Ashley competitive and fashion-forward in the home furnishings industry. This creative and strategic role combines trend forecasting, vendor relationships, product development, and merchandising expertise to curate a compelling accessory assortment.

You'll work at the intersection of design, sourcing, and salestraveling to markets, collaborating with vendors worldwide, and ensuring our accessory offerings perfectly complement our furniture collections.

Responsibilities:

• Trend Research & Market Intelligence
• Product Development & Sourcing
• Vendor Management & Negotiation
• Development Presentations & Specifications
• Pricing & Financial Management
• Market Preparation & Execution
• Marketing & Sales Support

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Fashion, or related field (or equivalent work experience)
• 5+ years of experience in assortment planning, merchandising, and/or product planning
• Moderate domestic and international travel required
• Flexible schedule with willingness to work extended hours when necessary

Work Environment & Travel:

• Moderate domestic and international travel to markets, vendors, and trade shows
• Flexible hours during market periods and product development cycles

Work Environment: This position is located in an active industrial manufacturing and distribution center with moderate to high noise levels, temperature variations, and material handling equipment in operation. The role may require extended periods of standing or walking on concrete floors and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses and steel-toed boots. The fast-paced environment involves time-sensitive and safety sensitive operations and may include various shift schedules to support production and distribution needs

Pay: $60,000- $65,000

Benefits We Offer:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off; increases with years of service
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Tuition Assistance
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific)
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values:

• Honesty & Integrity: Acts with transparency, discretion, and ethical judgment. Trusted to handle sensitive information and provide accurate, unbiased insights.
• Dirty Fingernail: Takes full accountability for outcomes, not just tasks. Inspects details, ensures data accuracy, and follows through to completion.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks better ways to improve templates, tools, and processes. Learns from prior initiatives and embeds lessons into standard work.
• Growth & Results Focus: Understands how transformation initiatives drive growth, cost reduction, and profitability. Keeps work aligned to enterprise priorities.
• Culture of Leadership: Leads through influence, reliability, and example. Builds trust across functions and supports leaders at every level.
• Customer-Centric & Boundaryless: Works across silos for the greater good of the organization. Ensures outputs meet the needs of executives, initiative owners, and teams.
• Operational Excellence: Demonstrates strong organizational discipline, attention to detail, and the ability to translate ambiguity into clear, executable tools.

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