Onboarding Brand Merchandiser

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·    Full benefits package that includes Education Reimbursement and 401k (with match).

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The Onboarding Brand Merchandiser is responsible for curating, sourcing, and managing branded merchandise that aligns with clients' marketing strategies and brand identity. This role serves as a strategic merchandising partner within the Corporate Program onboarding team, supporting the rapid launch of new webstores within accelerated timelines.

Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this position engages directly with client stakeholders to guide and influence product selection, balancing brand objectives, budget considerations, and operational efficiency. The Onboarding Brand Merchandiser plays a critical role in shaping merchandising outcomes during onboarding, ensuring alignment with Geiger’s preferred supplier strategy while delivering high-quality, compliant, and market-relevant product assortments.

Essential Functions

• Communicate directly with client stakeholders to understand product needs and ensure alignment with their branding and design guidelines.
• Conduct product research and collaborate with production partners to generate ideas.
• Create and present tailored product recommendations and presentations to clients, guiding and influencing product selection decisions.
• Delivering merchandising portfolio back to the Implementation Architect within the timeframe to support webstore go-live
• Leverage Geiger’s preferred suppliers to align product selections and maximize supplier incentives.
• Negotiate program pricing (blanket quotes) and maintain the Production Partner Portal.
• Focus on maintaining healthy product margins to enhance overall program profitability.
• Manage core product collections and market-specific sub-collections, optimizing for faster time-to-market.
• Promote Geiger's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives by guiding clients toward sustainable product options.
• Ensure adherence to product safety laws and Geiger’s labeling and testing requirements.
• Stay informed on industry trends and participate in relevant tradeshows and conferences.
• Attend platinum vendor meetings and cultivate strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Analyze data related to product usage, sales performance, and profitability.
• Collaborate with creative teams and other departments as needed to execute merchandising plans.
• Work closely with the Sr. Client Engagement Specialist to align ongoing merchandising strategies with client needs.
• Recommend seasonal and campaign products for client approval.
• Assist the Business Development team with Requests for Proposals (RFPs) related to product selection and presentations when necessary.
• Build strong client relationships through transparent communication, expectation management, and consistent execution of agreed-upon deliverables.
• Manage client deliverables by establishing clear expectations, defining project scope, timelines, and success criteria to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
• Manage SKU counts and inventoried items against launch budgets, ensuring alignment with financial targets, inventory objectives, and product launch requirements.
• Manage all aspects of item setup and online product merchandising, including pricing, product descriptions, imagery, logo placement, and digital content creation.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in merchandising, marketing, or a related field, or 2 plus years of industry experience in areas such as pricing, supply chain management, and product sourcing.

Competencies and Skills

• Strong judgement.
• Ability to execute effectively in a past-faced, deadline-driven environment.In-depth knowledge of promotional products, materials, decoration techniques, and production processes.
• Expertise in pricing strategies, including markups and maintaining competitive yet profitable pricing.
• Experience optimizing product listings, images, and descriptions for online platforms.
• Ability to integrate branding elements such as logos and colors effectively on promotional products.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Canva, with general computer skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in written and verbal communication.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer.
• Typing and using a computer keyboard for extended periods.
• Communication with customers and sales reps via person, phone, email, and video call.

Mental Requirements

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to concentrate for extended periods.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and systems simultaneously.
• Effective time management skills, balancing competing priorities.

Environmental Requirements

• Working indoors in a typical office environment.
• Use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.
• Interaction with team members and interactions with customers in person, via phone, email, or video call.

Certification

• Master Advertising Specialist (MAS), Promotional Products Association International, current or willing to obtain.

Supervisor Responsibilities

• Provides technical guidance on decorating techniques. 

Geiger is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our associates.