Assistant Merchant

Motion Recruitment; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 50,971; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

A prominent American retailer in San Francisco is seeking an Assistant Merchant for a 5-month contract. This role involves developing and executing merchandise strategies that delight customers while meeting financial goals. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of merchandising experience, especially in retail, and possess excellent communication and collaboration skills. The position offers competitive pay and benefits including medical insurance and a 401(k).

Qualifications

• 3+ years of merchandising experience.
• Experience in retail is required.
• Excellent verbal and written ability.
• Ability to align with and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Creative and logical problem analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute and drive inclusive merchandise strategies.
• Work closely with cross-functional partners using customer insights.
• Bring great products to market that delight customers.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Retail experience

Verbal and written communication

Collaboration and influence

Problem analysis

Job description

Overview

Our client, an American retailer that owns and operates 4 brands that are well known, is looking for someone to join their team as an Assistant Merchant. This role is in San Francisco, California.

This is a 5 month W2 contract

Base pay range

$30.00/hr - $37.00/hr

Responsibilities

In this role, you will develop, execute and drive inclusive merchandise strategies that delight the customer while meeting or exceeding the financial goals of the business. As the commercial backbone of the product development process, you will work closely with your cross-functional partners using customer insights, market data and business performance to bring great products to market that amaze and delight the customers.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of merchandising experience
• Experience in retail is required
• Excellent verbal and written ability; Adept at presenting information and storytelling
• Ability to align with, collaborate and influence cross-functional partners and peers
• Present problem analysis and recommended solutions in a creative and logical manner

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• General Business and Finance

Industries

• Retail, Retail Apparel and Fashion, and Fashion Accessories Manufacturing

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)