Assistant Merchandiser, Special Events & Premium Experiences

At Disney Consumer Products, we inspire imagination around the world and are committed to creating happiness for families and fans by bringing captivating, inspiring, and inclusive products into their daily lives! From toys to t-shirts, console games, books, and more, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations.

The Assistant Merchandiser will support the development of product strategies for a curated collection of items and initiatives within Special Events & Premium Experiences. This role focuses on delivering high-quality, consumer-centric, and trend-right product lines across all distribution channels, while contributing to cross-category strategies and collaborative projects.

You will report to the Merchandising Manager.

This is a full-time position based out of our Kissimmee, FL office.

Responsibilities/You Will:

• Assist in creating the product strategy for a collection of products or initiatives for Special Events & Premium Experiences Product
• Research, organize findings, assemble input from key partners and prepare presentation decks, briefs and recaps for key milestone meetings
• Establish perspective on what’s working and why to consistently improve product line
• Demonstrated passion for consumer and product trends
• Deliver all item set up information within designated global systems across vertical channels
• Attend cross functional team meetings to assist with the input/output of communication
• Coordinate samples among key partners and room set ups for product showcases
• Manage updates and maintenance of the Product Lifecycle Management system
• Achieve our diversity and inclusion goals through professional growth
• Assist with other team projects as needed
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications/You Have:

• 1-2 years of progressive experience in Product or Merchandising
• Interest in building product lines across categories
• Strategic thinker with ability to execute plans
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Collaborative team player who fosters cross-functional partnerships
• Passion for retail merchandising
• Flexible and adaptable, able to work under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
• High attention to detail, proactive, and strong follow-through
• Positive attitude, responsive to feedback, and able to pivot with changing priorities
• Self-starter with initiative and willingness to learn new skills and processes
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior Disney merchant experience
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM)
  
  
  

Required Education:

• Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience
  
  
  

Preferred Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  
  
  

Additional Information:

Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.

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