Merchandise Assistant

Our partner, a globally recognized leader in retail, is dedicated to shaping the future of fashion and delivering exceptional products that resonate with a diverse customer base. With a commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, they are constantly evolving to meet market demands and create impactful experiences. Aquent is proud to partner with this organization in finding top talent to drive their continued success.

This is an exceptional opportunity to step into a pivotal role where your strategic vision and commercial acumen will directly influence product success and delight customers worldwide. You will be the driving force behind merchandise strategies, transforming insights into tangible products that captivate and perform. Your impact will be immediate and significant, as you take full ownership of the product lifecycle, from conception to market, ensuring profitability and fostering customer loyalty. If you're ready to be fully accountable and empowered to shape the future of a product category, this role offers an exciting platform for your expertise.

### What You'll Do

* Develop and execute merchandise assortments that cater to global, digital, and regional customer needs, aligning with overall department strategy to maximize earnings.
* Collaborate closely with design, visual merchandising, and production teams to ensure product strategies meet customer needs, optimize profitability, and accelerate speed to market, all while maintaining a focus on inclusivity and belonging.
* Partner with inventory management to define seasonal investment strategies by market, safeguarding key growth drivers and significant product ideas.
* Proactively identify business opportunities and mitigate risks by analyzing sales performance and gathering real-time marketplace intelligence.
* Manage the coordination of product samples efficiently.
* Utilize established tools and procedures to effectively identify, organize, and categorize crucial information.
* Facilitate ongoing information exchange to provide routine support across various teams.

### Must-Have Qualifications

* Demonstrated strong strategic and analytical capabilities.
* A results-driven mindset coupled with robust financial acumen.
* Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a talent for presenting information and storytelling.
* Proven ability to align with, collaborate, and influence cross-functional partners and peers.
* A keen eye for recognizing and proactively questioning potential problems and situations.

**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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