Merchandising Associate, Valuetainment

Valuetainment•Fort Lauderdale, FL

About The Position

The Merchandising Associate will play an integral position on the merchandising team. This is a high-impact, cross-functional role that sits at the intersection of buying, e-commerce, marketing, and live event operations. The Merchandising Associate works directly with the Director of Merchandising to build and execute the product strategy across Valuetainment merchandise and the Future Looks Bright (FLB) brand from sourcing and buying to digital presentation and in-person activation. This role will cross-functionally collaborate with Marketing, Finance, Events and the BDC team to deliver on our strategies.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in buying, merchandising, e-commerce, or product management ideally in apparel, footwear, accessories, or consumer goods
Experience working with vendors and managing purchase orders across the full product lifecycle
Familiarity with DTC e-commerce operations and fulfillment processes
An inspirational leader with passion for the customer and driving flawless execution
Project management and continuous process improvement acumen
A team player having the ability to collaborate effectively and contribute to a positive, unified team environment
Exhibits high sense of urgency, task prioritization and willing to learn and evolve in a fast-paced environment
High level of self-motivation and initiative
Takes ownership of responsibilities and holds self and others accountable for outcomes
Exhibits excellent written and oral communication skills
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Adobe Acrobat and Power Point
Extreme attention to detail, highly organized and commitment to QC
Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and meet or exceed deadlines

Nice To Haves

Live events or retail activation experience is a plus
4 Year College Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Manage purchase orders from creation through delivery including vendor follow-up, shipment tracking, and receipt confirmation
Own developing and executing category plan for assigned categories; assist in developing and executing buying strategies across all merchandise and FLB product categories
Maintain accurate item setups, product data, and inventory records across all channels
Support costing, margin analysis, and pricing decisions
Monitor sell-through performance and recommend reorder or markdown actions
Coordinate with international vendors (Italy, Portugal, Peru) on production timelines, sampling, and quality approvals
Assist in managing the product development calendar across multiple simultaneous sourcing tracks
Oversee product listings on the Valuetainment store including copy, imagery, sizing information, and product detail accuracy
Ensure all pre-order, back-order, and in-stock items are accurately represented with correct shipping lead times at checkout
Monitor site performance metrics including conversion rate, cart abandonment, bounce rate, and escalate issues
Coordinate with the fulfillment partner (3PL) to ensure order accuracy, SOP compliance, and same-day shipping execution
Manage product launch calendar and coordinate with marketing on go-live timing
Support DTC customer experience initiatives including post-purchase communications and care package programs
Partner with the marketing team on product launch campaigns, email marketing, and social content planning
Brief creative teams on new product stories, brand messaging, and photography direction
Assist in developing product-level content for podcast integrations, YouTube, and social platforms
Coordinate merchandise and FLB product activations at Valuetainment live events including the Vault Conference, SLS and PBD Podcast live shows
Manage event-specific purchase orders with direct-to-venue shipping logistics
Oversee on-site merchandise setup, inventory management, and sell-through tracking at events
Negotiate vendor terms and promotional pricing for event-exclusive product
Coordinate with event operations, hospitality, and consulting teams on product integration
Manage gifting and VIP product packages for speakers, guests, and strategic partners
Serve as day-to-day point of contact for assigned vendors and suppliers
Track and communicate production milestones, delivery dates, and quality issues
Coordinate vendor onboarding including setup forms, payment terms, and compliance documentation
Support negotiation of pricing concessions, payment terms, and lead time improvements
Build and maintain weekly and monthly reporting on sales, inventory, margin, and sell-through by category
Track and report on fulfillment SOP compliance including order processing times, shipping accuracy, and customer satisfaction
Support financial planning with sales forecasts, open-to-buy management, and receipt tracking