Associate Merchandiser

A Leading Role; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A LEADING ROLE in Los Angeles invites applications for an Associate Merchandiser. This full-time, on-site position supports planning, development, and execution of product assortments across retail and online channels.

You will assist with line sheets, track performance, organize samples, and prepare seasonal merchandising presentations while collaborating with design, retail, and marketing to ensure compelling stories and optimal pricing.

Qualifications

• Strong communication for cross-functional teams.
• Retail and customer service experience.
• Sales reporting and performance analysis.
• Marketing alignment with brand storytelling.
• Detail-oriented with timelines and samples.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and merchandising tools.
• Ability to work on-site in Los Angeles, CA.

Responsibilities

• Assist line sheet creation and seasonal presentations.
• Track product performance and inventory levels.
• Organize samples and manage product data.
• Prepare merchandising presentations for partners.
• Collaborate with design, retail, and marketing teams.
• Provide insights to improve assortment and pricing.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Sales skills

Marketing

Attention to detail

Excel/PLM tools

On-site work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

Excel

PLM systems

Job description

Company Description A LEADING ROLE is a luxury dress-up brand that creates high-quality fantasy apparel and accessories for all ages. Founded in 2018, A LEADING ROLE has secured licensing partnerships with major entertainment companies such as Disney, Universal, and Mattel. All products feature elevated fabrics and storytelling details designed to turn imaginative play into an immersive, real-life experience.

Role Description

The Associate Merchandiser is a full-time, on-site role based in Los Angeles, CA. This role supports the planning, development, and execution of product assortments and merchandising strategies across retail and online channels. Day-to-day tasks include assisting with line sheet creation, tracking product performance, organizing samples, preparing seasonal merchandising presentations and working with our licesned partners. The Associate Merchandiser will collaborate closely with design, retail, and marketing teams to ensure collections are visually compelling, aligned with brand storytelling, and optimized for customer engagement. Additional responsibilities include monitoring inventory levels, reviewing sales reports, and providing insights to improve assortment and pricing decisions.

Qualifications

• Strong Communication skills, including clear written and verbal communication for cross-functional collaboration.
• Customer Service and Retail experience, with an understanding of shopper behavior and in-store merchandising needs.
• Sales skills, including comfort with sales reporting, performance analysis, and supporting wholesale or retail partners.
• Marketing knowledge, with the ability to align merchandising decisions with brand campaigns and product storytelling.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills for managing samples, product data, and timelines.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and merchandising tools (e.g., Excel, inventory or PLM systems) is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work on-site in Los Angeles, CA, and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced, creative environment.
• Prior merchandising, buying, or retail planning experience in apparel, fashion, or licensed products is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.