Associate Vendor Manager

Associate Vendor Manager – Onsite: Tampa, FL The Associate Vendor Manager (AVM) is responsible for driving revenue growth across a portfolio of third‑party (3P) vendors and categories on AshleyFurniture.com, all while balancing profitability and presenting value to the Ashley e‑commerce customer. The AVM is accountable for building an assortment that ultimately ladders up to the category level business strategy laid out by Vendor Management leadership and Ashley Merchandising. Primary Responsibilities Vendor Relationship Management: Own relationships with a portion of our 3P vendor‑base, collaborating with vendor sales counterparts on a regular basis, sourcing strategic selection and intervening on operations issues as needed. Assortment Planning and Product Set‑up: Review all vendor product proposals and select products that best serve our curation strategy. Product set‑up activities are conducted in collaboration with our offshore team, with whom the AVM will collaborate extensively, as well as various other cross‑functional partners. Analyzing the Business: Contribute to Weekly Business Reviews (WBR), deep diving week‑over‑week, year‑over‑year, and seasonal changes to the business, ultimately providing recommendations on how to “change the news” and deliver stronger results. Promotions Sourcing: Source funding from vendors to support Ashley’s various promotional events and ensure all agreed‑upon vendor support is collected in a timely manner. Vendor Negotiations: Own contract negotiations with vendors, including establishing initial marketing, damage and payment terms at vendor set‑up, and ongoing agreement maintenance and renegotiation as the business matures. Market Preparation: Support preparation for the major home furnishing and furniture markets the VM team attends. Anticipate traveling for market attendance 4‑6 times annually. Trend and Seasonal Support: Support our overarching trend and seasonal strategy, including staying on top of trends in the home furnishings industry through research and regular competitive shopping analysis (both in person and online). The ideal candidate for this role identifies as a persistent self‑starter who thrives with a high degree of autonomy and isn’t shy about rolling up their sleeves to get things done. A strong sense of ownership and a willingness to take on any task – no matter how small or manual – will go a very long way as we continue to look for ways to continuously improve our processes and enable automation. Qualifications 3‑5 years of experience in a vendor management, category management, merchandising or retail buyer role (required) E‑commerce experience (preferred) Bachelor’s Degree in business administration, merchandising, marketing or a related field (preferred) Strong attention to detail High level of comfort synthesizing distinct analyses and data sources into actionable business insights Excellent written communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills and enthusiasm for working in a highly collaborative, cross‑functional environment Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, including Microsoft Excel Benefits Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings Professional Development Opportunities Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism Telehealth 401(k) and Profit Sharing Life Insurance We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug‑free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates, only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals only. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ashley Furniture Industries