Seasonal Product Merchant

Company DescriptionThe Gerson Companies, with over 80 years of experience, is a leading provider of seasonal, home décor, and gift products. Headquartered near Kansas City, the company operates year-round showrooms in Olathe, Atlanta, and Las Vegas, along with logistic offices in Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and Shanghai. Known for sourcing and delivering innovative and trend-forward products, The Gerson Companies partners with retailers worldwide to offer high-quality items at competitive prices. Our commitment to excellence and integrity drives us to provide exceptional service to our customers. For more details about our company and products, visit our website at www.gersoncompany.com.Role DescriptionGerson is looking for a hands-on, design-focused Seasonal Product Merchant to work full-time in-office and lead its Seasonal Home Décor assortment across spring/summer and select core categories. This is a high-visibility role focused on driving product strategy, assortment clarity, and execution across a complex, high-SKU business.The Seasonal Product Merchant will combine strong merchandising instincts with product development expertise to create innovative, high-quality assortments that customers trust and love. This role translates trend insights, customer behavior, and technical product knowledge into compelling, commercially successful product strategies.Working cross-functionally with sales, design, sourcing, and manufacturing teams, this individual will influence category direction, ensure executional excellence, and help shape the future of Gerson’s seasonal business. The ideal candidate is self-driven, data- and AI-savvy, and thrives in a fast-paced, ownership-oriented environment.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end merchandising and product development for seasonal home décor categories.Own assortment strategy, including product selection, design direction, materials, and pricing architecture.Translate trend insights, customer data, and market intelligence into commercially successful product lines.Manage high-SKU assortments with a focus on productivity, margin, and brand alignment.Partner with cross-functional teams (sales, design, sourcing, and operations) to bring products to market.Present product assortments across channels, including trade shows, customer meetings, catalogs, and digital platforms.Identify and resolve product or material issues through root cause analysis and continuous improvement.Ensure strong alignment and execution with overseas vendors and global sourcing partners.Develop and communicate a clear, data-informed point of view on category direction and product strategy.Coordinate product line timelines, including line reviews, consolidation, and shipping schedules aligned to key milestones.Qualifications and Requirements3+ years of progressive experience in merchandising or product development within seasonal home décor, gift, or related categories.Demonstrated experience managing high-SKU assortments in a fast-paced retail or wholesale environment.Strong design sensibility with the ability to translate concepts into commercially viable products.Experience working with overseas manufacturing and global sourcing partners.Solid understanding of materials, textiles, costing, and production processes.Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Design, or a related field.Compensation & BenefitsBase salary range: $90,000 – $110,000, based on experience and qualificationsPerformance-based bonus opportunitiesComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and paid time off