Company Description The House of Things is a leading online marketplace that showcases distinctive furniture, art, and accessories, with a focus on superior design and handcrafted craftsmanship. The platform serves decor enthusiasts, interior designers, and project buyers by offering curated collections, trade benefits, and art/styling consultancy.

A dedicated team supports a seamless shopping experience through concierge services, partnered interior design solutions, styling assistance, and editorial content. Clients gain access to carefully selected global and Indian brands and designers, along with exclusive collections from the in-house atelier and local craft communities. The aesthetic spans classic, contemporary, antique, and avant-garde styles, appealing to a wide range of design sensibilities.

Role Description The Head of Merchandising is a full-time, in office role based in Udaipur, responsible for leading the overall merchandising strategy and execution for The House of Things. This role oversees product curation across furniture, art, and accessories, ensuring assortments reflect brand aesthetics, market trends, and customer preferences.

Day-to-day responsibilities include managing vendor relationships, identifying new brands and designers, planning seasonal and thematic collections, and optimizing assortments for online presentation and sales performance. The Head of Merchandising collaborates closely with marketing, sales,



and design teams to align product storytelling, pricing, promotions, and inventory management. The role also includes analyzing category performance, guiding buying decisions, mentoring merchandising staff, and maintaining high standards of product quality and visual merchandising on the platform.

Qualifications

- Strong analytical skills to interpret sales data, customer behavior, and market trends for informed merchandising decisions.
- Sales and retail experience, with a track record of driving category growth, improving conversion, and enhancing customer experience.
- Marketing and market research skills to position collections effectively, understand target segments, and support brand storytelling.
- Experience in merchandising or buying for home decor, luxury, or design-led products; familiarity with online marketplaces is preferred.
- Ability to build and manage relationships with designers, brands, and craft communities, including negotiation and vendor management skills.
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities, with experience guiding cross-functional collaboration.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, and a keen eye for aesthetics and product detail.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Fashion/Interior Merchandising, or a related field; advanced qualifications are an advantage.

📌 Head of Merchandising (Udaipur)
🏢 The House of Things
📍 Udaipur