Visual Merchandising Specialist

## Product Merchandising SpecialistApplylocations: Cincinnati, OHtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R3149At 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. **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.* Proudly, Standard Textile has earned a title of US Best Managed Company for the **sixth year** running, an honor awarded by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, celebrating the exceptional achievements of American private companies and their management teams.Standard Textile is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.*Join us!*### About UsWe’re passionate about creating innovative textiles and services that provide people around the world a healthier, more gratifying, and more inspiring life.Founded in 1940, Standard Textile has developed a culture of innovation, quality, and service. With more than 150 patents, our products are engineered to deliver durability, longevity, and value. A vertically integrated company, we're the leading global provider of total solutions in the institutional textiles and apparel markets. Leveraging textile design, manufacturing, and laundry expertise, and our global infrastructure, we serve customers in the healthcare, hospitality, interiors, workwear, and consumer markets worldwide. We have been inspiring care, comfort, and change in our communities for more than 85 years. While our business is creating innovative textiles, it’s our purpose that guides the solutions we offer and drives how we treat our customers, our associates, and the impact we make in our communities. We hold ourselves to a higher standard. A higher standard for why we exist, for how we create, and for what's next. Standard Textile has been selected as US Best Managed Company for a fourth consecutive year! Sponsored by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies and the achievements of their management teams.Standard Textile supports a Drug-Free Workplace. Any offer of employment for this position will be contingent upon the candidate passing a post-offer, pre-employment drug screen\* and satisfactory background investigation.*\*Candidates selected for employment in Ohio will also be subject to a nicotine screening included in pre-hire requirements. In order to pass the nicotine screening, you must be completely free of the use of any nicotine containing products.* #J-18808-Ljbffr