Assistant Merchandiser

SanMar-Internal; Issaquah (WA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan with match

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Pet insurance

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

SanMar in Issaquah, WA, is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support the Merchandising team across apparel categories. You will analyze trends, compile research, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to drive product creation and pricing decisions.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights, collaboration with sales, and preparation of sales tools and presentations. Hybrid work schedule with comprehensive benefits and discretionary bonus eligibility.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of apparel product related experience.
• Strong analytical and retail math skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; Excel at an advanced level.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Research competitor offerings and market trends.
• Analyze sales history to identify trends and opportunities.
• Prepare documentation and present research findings to the team.
• Coordinate with sales and accounts to gather input.
• Maintain line planning, pricing, and product creation docs.
• Assist in cross-functional product creation communications.

Skills

Analytical aptitude

Retail math

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Written & verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Lead projects

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

What's the Short Version?

The Assistant Merchandiser is a support role for the Merchandising team and assigned apparel categories. They are responsible for assisting the Merchandising team by diving into research, completing special projects, and facilitating cross-functional team communication.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Research and analyze competitor offerings, market product, and consumer trends.
• Conduct analysis of sales history to identify trends and future product opportunities, and assist in new product positioning.
• Create documentation on research findings for consumer and market information and present information to team.
• Solicit and compile input and feedback from sales team and key accounts.
• Help maintain the line planning, pricing and product creation documentation for a limited product line - including silhouette/style/color plan, fit/sizing vision, flow plan, and pricing strategies.
• Help resolve process and merchandising issues that arise throughout the season and recommend ways to continually improve process efficiencies.
• Act as a key merchandising contact to answer questions and facilitate information flow throughout the company.
• Develop a collaborative working environment with cross-functional teams to aid in product creation communications.
• Assist in the preparation, coordination, proofing, and execution of sales tools and product presentations (e.g., catalogs, photo samples, sample preparation, meeting set-up, etc.).
• Responsible for assembling and distributing various product documentation per the calendar and assigned deadlines, including ETA lists, companion list, web spec sheet info, and product feedback recaps.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

What Are We Looking For?

• 4+ years of relevant experience in apparel product related roles
• Strong business orientation, analytical aptitude, retail math and computer skills
• Communicate in verbal and written form to effectively and clearly articulate goals and objectives
• Seek information proactively and work cooperatively in a diverse group
• Lead and influence others and champion projects using demonstrated creativity and ingenuity
• Adobe Illustrator experience a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint

What's Our Offer?

Salary Range: You`ll earn between $25.00 - $34.65 on an hourly basis, depending on experience.

Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 5% of base salary.

Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.

Additional Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance

What Should You Expect?

Hybrid: SanMar's Eastpointe office is located in Issaquah, WA in the Seattle metropolitan area. Employees are required to work in our offices Tuesday through Thursday each week and additional days may be added based on business needs. Our standard working hours are 8:00-5:00 PST. Periodic travel may be required. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods while working on a computer and participating in virtual and in-person meetings. Frequent use of hands for keyboarding and standard office equipment is required. Occasional standing, walking, and reaching may be needed to attend meetings or collaborate in an office setting. The role requires the ability to perform close visual work on a computer for extended periods. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10–15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.