Merchandiser, Promotional Products

BDA, LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust PTO

Vacation

Paid volunteer day

Holidays and Summer Fridays

Benefits

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Mental health and financial wellness

Professional development

Job summary

BDA, LLC is seeking a Merchandiser to own creative product lifecycles, translating brand strategy and market trends into compelling, market-ready assortments. The role requires a strong eye for detail, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to manage multiple projects from concept to launch.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 3 years in retail buying, product development, merchandising, or planning, plus proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising, Buying, Marketing preferred, or equivalent combination of work and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of retail buying, product development, merchandising or planning experience.
• Fluency in MS Office suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Custom cut and sew experience a plus.
• Experience developing custom hard goods/soft goods is a plus.
• Smartsheet experience a plus.
• PLM/Oracle experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Assortment Analysis meetings and contribute to pre-assortment strategy discussion.
• Serve as a brand steward by developing deep knowledge of client guidelines, target audience, and aesthetic standards.
• Drive creative direction for graphics, embellishments, and packaging in partnership with internal design teams and external vendors.
• Ensure all art assets, decoration methods, labeling, and product details align with brand standards.
• Confidently present and articulate product concepts and creative rationale to internal and external teams influencing decision making.
• Ability to take current/future trends and translate into creative, market relevant product.
• Negotiate, build and source strategic and profitable product assortments.
• Select color standards within seasonal color stories.
• Review tech packs and lab dips for accuracy with design team and communicate approvals.
• Attend fit reviews for pre-production and TOP samples and communicate approvals or comments for updates.
• Ship development samples to client for review and approval.
• Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking and how to apply to the business.
• Run weekly merchandise status calls with clients and internal WIP meetings as needed.
• Share productivity of assortment with accounts and internal partners.
• Oversee day-to-day activities for product development ensuring on time launches.
• Responsible for areas including compliance, quality, and operational metrics.
• Negotiate buying terms with suppliers (price, quantity, quality, delivery, etc.).
• Build/update product status trackers for internal/external view and ongoing management of the Assortment Plan document.

Skills

Merchandising strategy

Product development

Retail buying

Cross-functional collaboration

MS Office (Excel)

Education

Bachelor’s in Merchandising/Buying/Marketing

Tools

Smartsheet

PLM/Oracle

Job description

Most companies claim to have the best people. We say to them, "Keep dreaming." Our people are second to none. They set us apart with their entrepreneurial spirit and ambition. They come to us from the likes of Amazon, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Starbucks and the sports world, bringing energy, bold ideas and a willingness to dive into the unfamiliar. It's our people that make BDA the top global Merchandise Agency to work for.

• At BDA, we believe that regular in-person collaboration is a key part of the role. To be considered, you must live within commuting distance from the Woodinville, WA office to be onsite 4 days a week.

Job Summary

The Merchandiser is responsible for the creative vision, design direction, and development of client product assortments. This role translates brand strategy and market trends into compelling, commercially viable products that align with each client’s identity and customer base.

The Merchandiser owns the creative product lifecycle—from trend research and concept development through sourcing, sampling, and art execution—ensuring every product is brand-right, innovative, and ready for market.

BDA’s ideal Merchandiser is ambitious in nature, detail oriented, comfortable working in cross-functional teams, and passionate about the retail and ecommerce industry. They are organized, strong at multi-tasking and adept at time management skills.

Experience we seek:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising, Buying, Marketing preferred, or equivalent combination of work and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of retail buying, product development, merchandising or planning experience.
• Fluency in MS Office suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Custom cut and sew experience a plus.
• Experience developing custom hard goods/soft goods is a plus.

Job Skills and Traits:

• Experience initiating, recommending, and implementing merchandise strategies.
• Strong understanding of and ability to apply market intelligence.
• Understanding of retail and the service environment.
• Experience identifying and interpreting product trends.
• Experience analyzing and applying consumer data.
• Track record of building profitable assortment plans.
• Skilled at cross functional influence.
• Experience working with accounts or retail stores to deliver profitable and relevant assortments.
• Works and communicates effectively with cross divisional leadership.
• Actively demonstrates managerial courage and is an advocate for their teams.
• Consensus building skills - Ability to persuade co-workers of the benefits of positive changes.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.

What you’ll be doing:

• Participate in Assortment Analysis meetings and contribute to pre-assortment strategy discussion.
• Serve as a brand steward by developing deep knowledge of client guidelines, target audience, and aesthetic standards.
• Drive creative direction for graphics, embellishments, and packaging in partnership with internal design teams and external vendors.
• Ensure all art assets, decoration methods, labeling, and product details align with brand standards.
• Confidently present and articulate product concepts and creative rationale to internal and external teams influencing decision making.
• Ability to take current/future trends and translate into creative, market relevant product.
• Negotiate, build and source strategic and profitable product assortments.
• Select color standards within seasonal color stories.
• Review tech packs and lab dips for accuracy with design team and communicate approvals.
• Attend fit reviews for pre-production and TOP samples and communicate approvals or comments for updates.
• Ship development samples to client for review and approval.
• Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking and how to apply to the business.
• Run weekly merchandise status calls with clients and internal WIP meetings as needed.
• Share productivity of assortment with accounts and internal partners.
• Oversee day-to-day activities for product development ensuring on time launches.
• Responsible for areas including compliance, quality, and operational metrics (metrics include compliance, key vendor partners, product margin, etc.)
• Negotiate buying terms with suppliers (price, quantity, quality, delivery, etc.).
• Build/update product status trackers for internal/external view and ongoing management of the Assortment Plan document.

Why this team/BDA?

At BDA, we create branded merchandise experiences that connect people to the brands they love. On this team, merchandising is more than selecting products; it is about understanding the client, the end consumer, the brand story, and the industry, then building thoughtful assortments that feel cohesive, elevated, and purposeful.

In this role, you’ll partner closely with Program Managers, creative teams, sourcing partners, vendors, and clients to develop product collections for recognized brands across fitness, beverage, sports, automotive, and lifestyle categories. If you enjoy the blend of product strategy, retail eye, client presentation, creative problem-solving, and detailed execution, this is a team where your ideas can directly shape memorable brand experiences.

We are pleased to share the base salary range for this position is $81,000 to $90,000. If you are hired at BDA, your compensation will be determined based on factors that may include geographic location, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any offer. In the spirit of pay transparency, the range listed is the full base salary range for the role and hiring at the top of the range would not be typical, in order to allow for future salary growth. The range listed is just one component of BDA’s total compensation and rewards programs, which includes: robust PTO; vacation, a paid volunteer day, holidays and summer Fridays, Benefits; medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, 401k; tuition reimbursement, mental health and financial wellness programs and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement. Certain revenue-generating positions may be eligible for incentive compensation.

BDA is more than a workplace - it’s a family. For more than four decades we’ve promoted a vibrant and welcoming culture that not only accepts but demands you to be different. The quirky, the bold, the creative and the unique make up the foundation of a company that the most iconic brands in the world look to help tell their story through the power of merchandise.

BDA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Most companies claim to have the best people. We say to them, "Keep dreaming." Our people are second to none. They set us apart with their entrepreneurial spirit and ambition. They come to us from the likes of Amazon, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Starbucks and the sports world, bringing energy, bold ideas and a willingness to dive into the unfamiliar. It's our people that make BDA the top global Merchandise Agency to work for.

• At BDA, we believe that regular in-person collaboration is a key part of the role. To be considered, you must live within commuting distance from the Woodinville, WA office to be onsite 4 days a week.

Location: Woodinville, WA

• At BDA, we believe that regular in-person collaboration is a key part of the role. To be considered, you must live within commuting distance from the Woodinville, WA office to be onsite 4 days a week.

Job Summary

The Merchandiser is responsible for the creative vision, design direction, and development of client product assortments. This role translates brand strategy and market trends into compelling, commercially viable products that align with each client’s identity and customer base.

The Merchandiser owns the creative product lifecycle—from trend research and concept development through sourcing, sampling, and art execution—ensuring every product is brand-right, innovative, and ready for market.

BDA’s ideal Merchandiser is ambitious in nature, detail oriented, comfortable working in cross-functional teams, and passionate about the retail and ecommerce industry. They are organized, strong at multi-tasking and adept at time management skills.

Experience we seek:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising, Buying, Marketing preferred, or equivalent combination of work and experience.
• Minimum 3 years of retail buying, product development, merchandising or planning experience.
• Fluency in MS Office suite including Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• Custom cut and sew experience a plus.
• Experience developing custom hard goods/soft goods is a plus.
• Smartsheet experience a plus.
• PLM/Oracle experience a plus.

Job Skills and Traits:

• Experience initiating, recommending, and implementing merchandise strategies.
• Strong understanding of and ability to apply market intelligence.
• Understanding of retail and the service environment.
• Experience identifying and interpreting product trends.
• Experience analyzing and applying consumer data.
• Track record of building profitable assortment plans.
• Skilled at cross functional influence.
• Experience working with accounts or retail stores to deliver profitable and relevant assortments.
• Works and communicates effectively with cross divisional leadership.
• Actively demonstrates managerial courage and is an advocate for their teams.
• Consensus building skills - Ability to persuade co-workers of the benefits of positive changes.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills.

What you’ll be doing:

• Participate in Assortment Analysis meetings and contribute to pre-assortment strategy discussion.
• Serve as a brand steward by developing deep knowledge of client guidelines, target audience, and aesthetic standards.
• Drive creative direction for graphics, embellishments, and packaging in partnership with internal design teams and external vendors.
• Ensure all art assets, decoration methods, labeling, and product details align with brand standards.
• Confidently present and articulate product concepts and creative rationale to internal and external teams influencing decision making.
• Ability to take current/future trends and translate into creative, market relevant product.
• Negotiate, build and source strategic and profitable product assortments.
• Select color standards within seasonal color stories.
• Review tech packs and lab dips for accuracy with design team and communicate approvals.
• Attend fit reviews for pre-production and TOP samples and communicate approvals or comments for updates.
• Ship development samples to client for review and approval.
• Demonstrate analytical and critical thinking and how to apply to the business.
• Run weekly merchandise status calls with clients and internal WIP meetings as needed.
• Share productivity of assortment with accounts and internal partners.
• Oversee day-to-day activities for product development ensuring on time launches.
• Responsible for areas including compliance, quality, and operational metrics (metrics include compliance, key vendor partners, product margin, etc.)
• Negotiate buying terms with suppliers (price, quantity, quality, delivery, etc.).
• Build/update product status trackers for internal/external view and ongoing management of the Assortment Plan document.

Why this team/BDA?

At BDA, we create branded merchandise experiences that connect people to the brands they love. On this team, merchandising is more than selecting products; it is about understanding the client, the end consumer, the brand story, and the industry, then building thoughtful assortments that feel cohesive, elevated, and purposeful.

In this role, you’ll partner closely with Program Managers, creative teams, sourcing partners, vendors, and clients to develop product collections for recognized brands across fitness, beverage, sports, automotive, and lifestyle categories. If you enjoy the blend of product strategy, retail eye, client presentation, creative problem-solving, and detailed execution, this is a team where your ideas can directly shape memorable brand experiences.

We are pleased to share the base salary range for this position is $81,000 to $90,000. If you are hired at BDA, your compensation will be determined based on factors that may include geographic location, skills, education, and experience. In addition to these factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any offer. In the spirit of pay transparency, the range listed is the full base salary range for the role and hiring at the top of the range would not be typical, in order to allow for future salary growth. The range listed is just one component of BDA’s total compensation and rewards programs, which includes: robust PTO; vacation, a paid volunteer day, holidays and summer Fridays, Benefits; medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance, 401k; tuition reimbursement, mental health and financial wellness programs and professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement. Certain revenue-generating positions may be eligible for incentive compensation.

BDA is more than a workplace - it’s a family. For more than four decades we’ve promoted a vibrant and welcoming culture that not only accepts but demands you to be different. The quirky, the bold, the creative and the unique make up the foundation of a company that the most iconic brands in the world look to help tell their story through the power of merchandise.

BDA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.