Merchandise Assistant

Visium Resources • Kissimmee, FL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Visium Resources has been asked to identify qualified candidates for this Merchandise Assistant position. This position is a contract opportunity which is expected to be Hybrid Mon.-Thurs onsite in Kissimmee, FL and Remote on Friday for a duration of 1 Year. 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. 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

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• PLM desired
• MS-Suite

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree