Assistant Merchant

TITLE: Assistant Merchant - Retail Product Set-up and Promotions

LOCATION: Columbus, OH - hybrid schedule: T,W,TH onsite and M, F remote

CONTRACT: 4+ months, possible extension

PAY RANGE: $30 - $32.85 per hour on W2

Russell Tobin is seeking an Asst. Merchant to work for one of its retail clients in Columbus. OH.

The Role

Experience

• Experience with ecommerce platforms or product information systems (PIM).
• Attention to detail around offer messaging and customer-facing execution.
• Experience supporting product launches, seasonal campaigns or promotional events.
• Familiarity with onsite merchandising concepts, including product sequencing, category navigation, product discoverability and customer experience.
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Experience supporting daily business changes and launch execution.

Product Setup

• Create and maintain product records and assigned setup inputs.
• Validate assortment, attributes, imagery and product readiness.
• Ensure products are accurately activated, sequenced and available on time.

Pricing + Promotions

• Execute regular and promotional pricing updates.
• Set up offer details, promotional messaging and required inputs.
• Validate pricing, eligibility, timing and promotional accuracy before launch.

Quality Assurance

• QA PDP product details, pricing, badges and promotional messaging.
• Identify discrepancies, document issues and escalate risks quickly.
• Revalidate fixes and confirm accurate customer-facing execution.

Operational Support

• Maintain SKU readiness trackers, documentation and status updates.
• Support launch readiness, floorsets and daily offer changes.
• Partner with Associates and Managers on priorities and handoffs.

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Ecommerce platforms (SFCC)
• Content management systems (CMS)
• Data validation and reporting tools
• Ticketing/project management systems (Workfront, Jira, Asana, etc.)

Soft Skills

• Exceptional attention to detail
• Organization and time management
• Problem-solving
• Sense of urgency
• Strong communication and follow-through
• Ability to manage competing priorities

Must be authorized to work in the United States

Why Join?

This role offers the chance to impact financial performance, gain exposure to strong leadership principles, and grow professionally—all with competitive pay and potential for long-term engagement.

Russell Tobin and it's affiliates offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Russell Tobin and it's affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Russell Tobin and it's affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates : Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.