Assistant Merchandiser

Shalom International; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Shalom International is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser in NYC to support Product Development, Design, and Sales. The role requires 1–3 years in fashion accessories with strong communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.

You will coordinate overseas factory activities, maintain costing and product records, and assist with market research and showroom merchandising. This is an in-office position with no hybrid option.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in fashion jewelry, accessories, merchandising, or product development.
• Strong Excel skills with product data; PowerPoint for presentations; Adobe knowledge preferred.
• Experience communicating with overseas factories and understanding costing and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with overseas factories to coordinate sample development and costing.
• Create and maintain costing sheets, line sheets, and product development docs.
• Prepare customer presentations, PowerPoint decks, and sales materials.
• Maintain product databases, factory specs, sample records, and photo libraries.
• Coordinate with design, sales, and production for PO documentation and orders.
• Support customer-specific development, special requests, and reorders.
• Assist showroom merchandising with displays and presentation standards.
• Assist with market research, trend presentations, and competitive analysis.
• Provide general admin and project coordination support to Creative Director and Product Development.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking / time management

Proactive/self-starter

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Adobe (Preferred)

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Merchandiser
Department: Product Development / Design
Location: NYC
Reports To: Creative Director
Type: Full-Time - In office (no hybrid)

A well-established fashion jewelry and accessories company with over 50 years in business is seeking a proactive, organized, and detail-oriented Assistant Merchandiser to support our Product Development, Design, and Sales teams.The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of experience in fashion accessories, merchandising, or product development, with strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate daily with overseas factories to coordinate sample development, track progress, obtain costing information, and follow up on outstanding requests.
• Create, maintain, and update costing spreadsheets, customer line sheets, and product development documents.
• Prepare customer presentations, including PowerPoint decks, product assortments, and materials for sales meetings.
• Maintain organized product databases, factory spec sheets, sample records, and digital photo libraries.
• Coordinate with design, sales, and production teams to ensure accurate and timely documentation for purchase orders and order processing.
• Assist with customer-specific product development projects, special requests, and reorders.
• Support showroom merchandising, including organizing product displays, preparing samples for customer meetings, and maintaining presentation standards.
• Assist with market research, trend presentations, and competitive product analysis.
• Provide general administrative and project coordination support to the Creative Director and Product Development team.

Qualifications:

• 1–3 years of experience in fashion jewelry, accessories, merchandising, product development, or a related field, preferably within the wholesale industry.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including working with spreadsheets and product data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Adobe preferred.
• Experience communicating with overseas factories or vendors is a plus.
• Familiarity with product development processes, costing, and production timelines is preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• A proactive self-starter who takes initiative and follows through on assignments.
• A resourceful problem-solver who can work independently while knowing when to collaborate.
• A highly organized individual who takes pride in accuracy and attention to detail.
• A team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Someone who is eager to grow within the fashion accessories industry and take on additional responsibilities