Merchandising Manager

Stanton Carpet is the leading designer and supplier of decorative high quality self-branded carpet, custom fabricated rugs and hard surfaces. Stanton sells its products across the mid to high end residential as well as decorative commercial marketplaces. Stanton is rated #1 Favorite Area Rug Manufacturer for Style, Quality & Service and Top 5 Favorite Carpet Manufacturer among our customers in Floor Focus magazine.

Stanton Design is the lead supplier of high-quality, self-branded carpet, custom-fabricated rugs, and hard-surface flooring. Serving the mid- to high-end residential marketplace, Stanton primarily sells its product through retail partners across the United States and Canada.

Recognized as a top supplier for Style, Quality, and Service by Floor Focus magazine, Stanton's success is driven by a highly engaged, performance-oriented team.

We are seeking a Merchandising Manager to join our Calhoun GA team. The Merchandising Manager manages the end-to-end lifecycle of physical in-store merchandising systems - fixtures, displays, and sample programs - alongside soft surface product lines. This role bridges the gap between creative strategy, financial planning, and operational execution to ensure that merchandising initiatives drive profitable growth and deliver a best-in-class customer experience.

Responsibilities Include: (but not limited to):

1. Strategy & Conceptualization

• Develop and implement a comprehensive merchandising strategy aligned with overall business goals.
• Conduct market research and trend analysis to identify customer preferences and competitive landscapes.
• Develop Point of Purchase (POP) physical materials and visual concepts with marketing that accompany new product launches.

1. Financial Planning & Procurement

• Negotiate pricing and handle formal contracts for all merchandising and display materials.
• Partner with the Finance department to ensure all initiatives align with established budgets and financial forecasts.
• Manage the RFQ (Request for Quote) process and maintain strong relationships with domestic and international suppliers.
• Manage the end-to-end production workflow with display vendors.

1. Development, Sampling & Production

• Facilitate the prototype production process with vendors to ensure design intent and quality standards.
• In conjunction with the Inventory and Samples departments, oversee sample board production, including: labeling, quantity determination, and ordering.
• Inspect and provide final approval for merchandising designs before they move into full-scale production.
• Proof order forms and new product introduction (NPI) sell sheets for accuracy.

1. Deployment & Stakeholder Communication

• Provide regular communication updates to the Commercial team regarding display delivery timelines and logistics coordination.
• Spearhead all merchandising coordination and layout design for Trade Shows (Surfaces, CCA Global, Abbey/FTG) and Special Events.
• Partner with the Operations team to manage the physical build-out of booth spaces and large-scale convention displays.
• Create and distribute finalized display sell sheets (subject to SVP approval).

1. Performance Analysis & Optimization

• Analyze SKU productivity and sales performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of current merchandising strategies.
• Advise on product lifecycle decisions, including product introductions, continuations, and discontinuations.
• Recommend product line rationalization and assortment planning to maximize profitability and reduce complexity.
• Manage display re-designs, expansions, and improvements based on field feedback and sales data.

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Merchandising, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in product management or merchandising within flooring or home décor.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and Tableau for SKU productivity reporting.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multifaceted timelines and vendor contracts.
• Superior communication skills to bridge Finance, Operations, Sales, and Suppliers.