Assistant Merchandiser

Jostens•Minneapolis, MN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role supports the development and execution of product and merchandising strategies for specific Jostens product categories, including class jewelry, graduation products, and announcements. The Assistant Merchandiser will work closely with a Sr. Product Manager to analyze sales data, monitor market trends, and support the development and launch of merchandise and product lines. Collaboration with sourcing, manufacturing, sales, and marketing teams is essential for successful product launches and strong product line performance. This position is ideal for individuals interested in consumer products, merchandising, and product line management within a manufacturing and retail environment.

Requirements

BA/BS in Business, Marketing, Product Development, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
1–2 years of experience supporting physical product development, merchandising, or product line management.
Experience working with consumer products, merchandise, or retail product assortments.
Exposure to new product, category, or business development from concept through launch.
Understanding of product life cycles and the marketing mix (4P’s).
Familiarity with online and offline marketing strategies, including catalog, retail, and digital channels.
Working knowledge of MS Access and PowerPoint.
Strong ability to manage timelines, analyze data, and drive initiatives forward.
Strong interpersonal, written, verbal, and presentation abilities across all levels of the organization.
Ability to leverage internal resources effectively to meet business objectives.
Actively seeks diverse perspectives to drive better solutions and results.

Nice To Haves

Desktop publishing experience.

Responsibilities

Run and analyze sales reporting, generating reports on product sales performance and providing insights on category trends and opportunities.
Evaluate product performance by assisting in the review of SKU performance, product assortment effectiveness, and category profitability.
Monitor product portfolios by helping to manage product assortments and recommending updates to improve product line performance.
Support product development execution by partnering with sourcing and manufacturing teams to manage product specifications, timelines, and vendor submissions.
Lead select project initiatives, providing project management support for product development and marketing initiatives across channels.
Support the sales organization by assisting with product-related inquiries, product details, and issue resolution.
Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, sourcing, operations, finance, and manufacturing teams to bring new consumer products to market.