Merchandise Coordinator

Strategic Staffing Solutions; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated individual for a dynamic role in marketing and brand management. This entry-level position offers a unique opportunity to engage with brand submissions, coordinate meetings, and support marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will possess a passion for brands and products, along with strong communication and problem-solving skills. Join a fast-paced environment where you can contribute to innovative marketing strategies and enhance your career in the retail sector. If you thrive in collaborative settings and are eager to learn, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2 years of relevant work experience preferred, ideally in retail and corporate settings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (v-lookups and formulas).

Responsibilities

• Log and organize brand submissions, manage SKU maintenance, and assist with brand meetings.
• Provide administrative support and maintain organized product samples and proofs.

Skills

Communication Skills

Creative Problem Solving

Collaboration

Organizational Skills

Planning and Prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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Duration: 5+ Months with opportunity to extend

Pay Rate: $22/HR

Job Description:

• Log and organize brand submissions and samples and document feedback from core category teams
• Assist with brand meeting schedules and coordination.
• Manages the maintenance of SKUs by ensuring SKUs are accurate per Merchant’s discretion. This includes shelf tag requests, description changes, brand charges, style codes, feature codes, store classification changes, product display pages and markdowns.
• Initiates and seeds offer for all promotions into Promo Advisor, utilizing print + master side by sides. Inputs all SKUs into offers and finalizes with pricing team
• Executes marketing sign requests and proofing, maintains organized product samples and proofs mag pages and digital assets for accuracy, inputs brand and item data into email and homepage wireframes
• Supports the planogram process by submitting pricing requests, new SKU setups, existing sku coding changes, inputting markdowns, executing exit strategies (initiates RTV/DIF), and proofing graphics
• Prepares store memos/communication requests and responds to help desk ticket with proactive solutioning.
• Provides general administrative support for brand contact maintenance, brand/vendor meetings, and additional tasks as required

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Two years of relevant work experience preferred; ideal is a mix of both retail and office/corporate experience.
• Passion for brands, products, and the development of assortments that continue to inspire and meet the needs of our guests
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Creative problem solver with an innovative mindset
• Strong collaborator with both internal partners and external brand partners
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Strong working knowledge of Excel preferred (v-look ups and formulas)
• Ability to plan and prioritize effectively and stay organized in a fast-moving business

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Marketing and Other

Industries

Retail