Associate Merchant: Kids’ Space Assortment & Growth

goldbugtrial; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldbug is seeking an Associate Merchant within the Merchandising team to help manage assortments and drive business goals across infant, toddler, and kids categories. You will work cross-functionally with Product Development, Sales, Design and Planning to balance data-driven decisions with creativity and customer insight.

You will analyze performance data, assist in line reviews, maintain product records in Centric PLM, and collaborate on licensed and private brand launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising or a related field.
• 1–3 years of merchandising, retail buying, sales or related experience.
• Centric PLM experience highly preferred.
• Experience working with Mass Channel retailers highly preferred.
• Strong retail math skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, reporting, pivot tables).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated professional judgment in decision-making, prioritization, and performance analysis.
• Strong execution mindset with results-driven approach.
• Ability to plan ahead and identify opportunities to improve performance.
• Adaptability and creativity when navigating change or solving complex business challenges.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and management of assortments within assigned merchandise categories within the infant, toddler and kids space.
• Analyze sales performance, inventory levels, margins, and product lifecycle data to identify opportunities and risks with detailed reporting.
• Assist in the creation of line review documents, ensuring accuracy in costing, margin targets and factory information.
• Maintain accurate product information, documentation, pricing, and vendor records in Centric PLM.
• Support merchandising leadership to identify product opportunities, emerging design trends, and category growth initiatives.
• Collaborate with Product Development and Design to develop and launch Licensed and Private Brand products.
• Monitor customer trends, competitive activity, and market insights to support assortment decisions.
• Ensure project timelines and deliverables are met.
• Support cross-functional projects and additional merchandising initiatives as assigned.
• Leverage data to anticipate what’s next and continuously improve performance.

Job description

Goldbug is seeking an Associate Merchant within the Merchandising team to help manage assortments and drive business goals across infant, toddler, and kids categories. You will work cross-functionally with Product Development, Sales, Design and Planning to balance data-driven decisions with creativity and customer insight.

You will analyze performance data, assist in line reviews, maintain product records in Centric PLM, and collaborate on licensed and private brand launches.