Partnerships Associate

Malbon•Santa Monica, CA

3d•$75,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Malbon is a lifestyle brand revolutionizing golf by integrating fashion, music, art, and design. Founded in Los Angeles in 2017, the brand emphasizes self-expression and inclusivity through its distinctive apparel and accessories. Malbon is seeking a Merchandiser to manage the merchandising of its growing partnerships and collaboration collections. This role reports to the Director of Merchandising and requires previous merchandising and partnership management experience in a high-growth company. The position operates on a hybrid schedule with 3 days a week in-office at Malbon HQ in Santa Monica, CA.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in merchandising, buying, or licensing (prior experience at a startup or high-growth company strongly preferred).
Bachelors degree in a related field.
Experience working with external partners on long-term projects.
Strong analytical and financial acumen.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and partners.
Proficiency in merchandising software and tools – Excel, ERP systems (NetSuite is a plus), PLM systems.
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Strong problem-solving skills and comfort in navigating ambiguity.

Responsibilities

Manage the full product lifecycle of all collaborations from kickoff through product launch.
Develop policies and product strategies to achieve sales targets and sell-through goals based on analysis of comparable collections, market trends, and partner requests.
Set up and maintain all products in the PLM system (VibeIQ) to ensure product data is accurate and up-to-date.
At kickoff, align key details with the partner including work-back calendars, distribution, approval process, minimum order quantities, and sell-off period.
Participate in all design reviews to ensure the line plan is executed as intended.
Ensure all calendar dates are met from design and development through sales market and buy submission.
Communicate all changes including cancellations, price changes, and design updates.
Collect orders from partners for Malbon-made products, enter them in the ERP system, and ensure they are placed and prioritized during production and shipping.
Align all collaboration budgets with planning and complete ecommerce buys.
Work with retail on store allocation for collaborations and buy strategy.
Ensure all collaboration styles meet MOQ.
Collaborate with the ecommerce team on launch strategy and site merchandising.
Track, analyze, and present collection sales to internal and external partners.
Develop markdown and closeout strategies as needed.