Merchandiser

Aquent; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent in Beaverton, Oregon, seeks a talented Merchandiser to join its merchandising team. In this role, you’ll help bring exciting products to market, support GTM strategies, and ensure product assortments resonate with consumers across marketplaces.

You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams on ideation to launch, apply data-driven insights to assortment planning, and contribute to line reviews. The position blends analytical rigor with creative thinking in a dynamic, fast-paced

Qualifications

• 2+ years in merchandising, product management, retail, marketplace, or buying.
• Excel expertise (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and advanced functions).
• Proficiency with Keynote and Outlook.
• Strong understanding of retail and marketplace dynamics.
• Ability to analyze business and consumer trends.
• Excellent attention to detail and efficient work style.
• Collaborative, team-first mentality with positive energy.
• Strong verbal and written communication, including cross-functional presentations.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with willingness to learn through experimentation.
• Comfort with ambiguity and agile, forward-thinking operations.

Responsibilities

• Support lead merchandisers through the seasonal GTM process to ensure seamless execution.
• Communicate seasonal product updates to marketplace and internal partners.
• Facilitate creation and sharing of seasonal information, including sample management.
• Align with product-focused teams to ensure cohesive marketplace offerings.
• Contribute to product assortment planning and line reviews with data-driven insights.
• Support strategy development, ideation, product assortments, and line planning.
• Use data and analytics to drive profitability for product categories.

Skills

Merchandising

Product management

Retail dynamics

Data analysis

Communication

Collaborative

Prioritization

Entrepreneurial mindset

Agile operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

VLOOKUP

Pivot tables

Keynote

Outlook

Job description

We are seeking a talented Merchandiser to join our client’s merchandising team. In this role, you’ll help bring exciting products to market, support key go-to-market strategies, and ensure product assortments resonate with consumers. You’ll contribute to key projects, from ideation to launch, making a tangible impact on product strategy and marketplace success. This position offers a unique chance to blend analytical skills with creative thinking, collaborating with diverse teams to deliver exceptional product experiences.

What You’ll Do

• Support lead merchandisers throughout the seasonal Go-To-Market (GTM) process to ensure seamless execution.
• Assist in communicating seasonal product updates to marketplace and internal partners.
• Facilitate the creation and sharing of seasonal information, including meticulous sample management.
• Help align with product-focused teams to ensure a cohesive and compelling product offering in the marketplace.
• Contribute to product assortment planning and line reviews by providing data-driven insights.
• Support strategy development and ideation, product assortments, and line planning.
• Utilize data and analytics to drive end-to-end profitability for product categories.

What You’ll Bring

Must-Have Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a merchandising, product management, retail, marketplace, or buying role.
• Demonstrated expertise in Microsoft Excel, including proficiency with VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and other advanced functions.
• Proficiency with Keynote and Outlook.
• A strong understanding of retail and marketplace dynamics.
• Proven ability to analyze business and consumer trends effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail and efficient ways of working.
• A collaborative spirit with a team-first mentality and positive energy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including experience presenting to cross-functional partners.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• An entrepreneurial mindset with a willingness to learn through experimentation and excitement for new concepts.
• Comfort with ambiguity, a forward-thinking approach, and agile operational capabilities.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• A strong affinity for product and a consumer-centric mindset.
• Curiosity and coachability, with a genuine commitment to continuous learning and growth.