Merchandising Assistant / Buyer
Echelon Fitness
Orlando , FL
The Merchandise Assistant is responsible for driving the creation of the product assortment and line plans and the strategy for the future direction of product mix in the business. As a Merchandise Manager, you will work closely with the cross-functional teams to execute the brand vision while delivering best-in-class sales, inventory, and margin results for each category across all channels.
Responsible for:
- Work with and manage all merchandising vendors and project management or purchase orders from product production, sample approvals, buying, inventory, promotions, product placement.
- Coordinates with E-commerce, Operations, and Marketing teams to ensure the product comes to life across all touchpoints.
- Manage brands to ensure full integration of all elements of the marketing mix, driving impactful messaging and brand consistency
- Oversight of Product and lifestyle photography/ photoshoots
- Product licensing oversight in production with partners such as Disney and others
- Work closely with Echelon Studios to develop merchandise mix/assortment and monitor inventory levels, store capacity, levels, replenishment strategies, and turn
- Responded proactively to fluctuations in business levels
Requirements
- 2 to 4 years of experience in a merchant role; Athletic brand experience is a plus.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projections simultaneously
- Demonstrates expertise in identifying trends, color direction, pricing, and marketing.
- Self-starter approach to work with an eagerness to consistently meet and exceed objectives
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