Associate Merchant - Data-Driven, Hybrid Merchandising

Pentland Brands Limited; Long Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Discretionary bonus

Flexible start and finish times

Generous paid time off

Product discounts

Sample sales

Medical and healthcare support

Job summary

Pentland Brands Limited, parent to Speedo, is seeking an Associate Merchant to support a growing portfolio of SMU and Exclusive product in the US. The role emphasizes accurate data handling, sample tracking, and timely reporting to enable senior team members to focus on commercial strategy and account engagement.

In this fast‑paced environment you will manage product data in PLM/DeSL, assist with seasonal workflows, and contribute to competitive analysis and pricing decisions while collaborating

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience in merchandising, buying or related function.
• Strong attention to detail and highly organized.
• Proficient with data systems (PLM, ERP or similar) and Excel.
• Able to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines.
• Interest in retail, product trends and market dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage product samples with timely tracking and distribution.
• Support seasonal sample workflows and cross-functional needs.
• Enter and maintain product data in PLM and DeSL systems.
• Pull data reports to support merchandising decisions.
• Assist in competitive analysis and pricing research.
• Support catalog entry and seasonal milestone activities.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Interest in retail trends

Team-oriented

Tools

PLM

DeSL

ERP

VibeIQ

Job description

Pentland Brands Limited, parent to Speedo, is seeking an Associate Merchant to support a growing portfolio of SMU and Exclusive product in the US. The role emphasizes accurate data handling, sample tracking, and timely reporting to enable senior team members to focus on commercial strategy and account engagement.

In this fast‑paced environment you will manage product data in PLM/DeSL, assist with seasonal workflows, and contribute to competitive analysis and pricing decisions while collaborating