Merchandise Assistant, Valuetainment
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full Time
Entry Level
Details matter. You would rather do it right the first time than re-do it later. You have high standards, and you’re willing to roll up your sleeves to ensure quality. Hello Merchandise Assistant! Join us.
The Merchandise Assistant supports the Merchandising Department. He/She ensures product availability, maintains inventory levels, and presents goods. The Merchandise Assistant is a vital link in the merchandising supply chain and is responsible for handling the logistics and aesthetic aspects of product merchandising.
Job Responsibilities
- Product Selection: Collaborate with the manager to brainstorm and curate innovative and appealing products for various seasons and events
- Sales Analysis: Run and analyze data reports on the sales performance of each item, providing insights and recommendations for optimizing product offerings
- Purchase Order Placement: end-to-end responsibility of product orders while cross collaborating with Shopify web team to ensure timely SKU setup and overall sales optimization
- Event Participation: Actively participate in pop-up merch stores at events throughout the year as required, representing the Valuetainment brand and ensuring a seamless merchandising experience
- Reporting: Compile and provide weekly reports to the manager, detailing sales, and any notable observations or recommendations
- Inventory Management: Manage inventory system and update records regularly; monitor stock levels and place orders for new stock when required
- Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of stock
- Merchandise products in store displays to ensure they are attractively presented
- Ensure that products are correctly priced and labelled
- Assist customers with product information and queries
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising Management or a related field preferred
- 2+ years of proven experience in merchandise buying, vendor management, or a similar role within the retail industry
- Organizational Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently
- Creative Thinking: Ability to ideate and innovate in product selection, staying ahead of trends and customer preferences
- Communication: Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with the manager, vendors, and internal teams
- Analytical Skills: Proficient in running and interpreting sales data reports to make informed decisions
- Flexibility: Willingness to travel occasionally for events and work extended hours as needed
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel for data analysis
- Strong understanding of market trends, consumer behavior, and the retail landscape
Compensation: Salary + Performance-Based Bonus, Comprehensive Benefits Package. Final compensation will be determined based on experience and skills and may vary from the range listed above.
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Valuetainment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, national origin, age, United States military veteran’s status, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, family structure, medical condition including genetic characteristics or information, veteran status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law.
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