Hybrid Merchandising Coordinator: Product Data & Samples

Solomon Page; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Direct deposit

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Solomon Page is seeking a detail-oriented Merchandise Coordinator in Columbus, OH for a hybrid role (Tue-Thu onsite). The contract runs from September 2026 to January 2027 with a pay rate of $22.85/hour.

You will support product lifecycle activities, maintain data, manage samples, and collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, Planning, Sourcing, and Marketing teams. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in merchandising or related fields, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in merchandising, buying, retail, product development, brand development, or a related field.
• Internship experience will be considered.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Passion for product and customer experience.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently while taking ownership of responsibilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with SKU management, product data management, or merchandising systems preferred.
• Experience with Centric PLM, or the ability to learn new systems quickly, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate product information, SKUs, attributes, and key milestones within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system.
• Ensure product data is complete, accurate, and updated according to established timelines and governance standards.
• Partner with Merchandising, Product Development, Planning, Sourcing, and Marketing teams to manage product updates and resolve discrepancies.
• Coordinate sample management, including receiving, organizing, storing, tracking, and preparing samples for meetings and presentations.
• Support key merchandising meetings through sample setup, product rankings, presentation preparation, and ad hoc requests.
• Conduct competitive research on assortment strategies, pricing, and promotional activity across the retail landscape.
• Assist with seasonal assortment planning and updates throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support SKU setup, item costing, pack-out information, and product maintenance activities.
• Partner with Visual Merchandising, Space Planning, and Allocation teams to execute floorset and visual updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Organization

Excel

Product lifecycle awareness

Tools

Excel

Centric PLM

Job description

Solomon Page is seeking a detail-oriented Merchandise Coordinator in Columbus, OH for a hybrid role (Tue-Thu onsite). The contract runs from September 2026 to January 2027 with a pay rate of $22.85/hour.

You will support product lifecycle activities, maintain data, manage samples, and collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, Planning, Sourcing, and Marketing teams. Ideal candidates have 1–3 years in merchandising or related fields, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with