What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Merchandiser – Retail Accessories / Softlines position at Ustech Solutions?
Title: Assistant Merchandiser
Location: Kissimmee FL 34747
Duration: 12 Months Contract
Position: Hybrid
Note:This assignment will be Onsite Mon-Thurs, and Remote on Fri
Must Haves:
- Extremely Organized and Detailed, work on many tasks-projects at one time, excellent Comm Skills, great follow up skills, strong interest in the retail business.
- Previous PLM experience is a plus!
Description/Comment: Reporting to the Merchandising Manager in Accessories, this individual will assist in creating and executing on the strategy for a collection of highest quality, consumer focused, trend-right product lines for Parks.
Softlines Merchandising
- Assist in creating and executing the product strategy for a collection of products or initiatives
- Research, organize findings, assemble input from key partners and prepare presentation decks, briefs and recaps
- 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 and maintain updates within designated global system, PLM
- Attend cross functional team meetings to assist with the input/output of communication
- Coordinate samples among key partners and room set ups for product showcase
- Prepare and maintain catalog of merchandise by quarter (photobooks)
- Achieve our diversity and inclusion goals through professional growth
- Assist with other Brand Merchandising team projects as needed.
Basic Qualifications
1-3 years of progressive experience in Product Development and/or Merchandising
- Interest in building a product line for a category or categories of business
- Strategic thinker with the ability to drive execution against a plan
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain relationships with key partners (internal and external)
- The ability to build & foster collaborative partnerships across functions & departments
- Well-developed verbal and written Communication Skills
- Passion for retail and brand merchandising
- Flexible and adaptable with a demonstrated ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize workload and concurrently manage multiple projects
- High level of attention to detail; proactive, with strong follow through skills
- Demonstrated positive attitude with the ability to be responsive to feedback and pivot based on changing organization priorities
- Demonstrated personal initiative skills in the workplace, with willingness to learn new skills and processes
Preferred Qualifications:
- PLM desired
- MS-Suite
Required Education
- Associate's degree or equivalent experience
About US Tech Solutions:
US Tech Solutions is a global staff augmentation firm providing a wide range of talent on-demand and total workforce solutions. To know more about US Tech Solutions, please visit www.ustechsolutions.com.
US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Recruiter Details:
Name: Bindu Gaolikar
Email: bindu.gaolikar@ustechsolutionsinc.com
Salary : $30