Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Merchandiser

Client Location: Kissimmee, FL (M-Thurs onsite, Friday remote)

Starting: 02/24/2025

Salary/Pay Rate: $27.00 to $30.00/hr

Firm, non-negotiable: Yes

Hours: Full-time

Duration: 7+ Months (with possibility for extension)

Job Description:

Be Part of our client's Story as the Assistant Brand Merchandiser for Headwear! This individual will assist in creating the product strategy for a collection of products or initiatives for Category in the development of highest quality, consumer focused, trend-right product lines across all channels of distribution (licensing, flex business models, vertical and wholesale).

Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating the product strategy for a collection of products or initiatives for a Category
• Research, organize findings, assemble input from key partners and prepare presentation decks, briefs and recaps for key milestone meetings
• Establish perspective on what’s working and why to consistently improve product line
• Demonstrated passion for consumer and product trends
• Deliver all item set up information within designated global systems across vertical channels
• Attend cross functional team meetings to assist with the input/output of communication
• Coordinate samples among key partners and room set ups for product showcases
• Manage updates and maintenance of the Range Plan
• Prepare and maintain catalog of merchandise by quarter (photobooks)
• Achieve our diversity and inclusion goals through professional growth
• Assist with other Merchandising team projects as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• 1 year of progressive experience in Product or Merchandising
• Interest in building a product line for a category or categories of business
• Strategic thinker with the ability to drive execution against a plan
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain relationships with key partners
• Strong Team Player – The ability to build & foster collaborative partnerships across functions & departments
• Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
• Passion for retail and brand merchandising
• Flexible and adaptable with a demonstrated ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines in a fast paced environment
• Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize workload and concurrently manage multiple projects
• High level of attention to detail; proactive, with strong follow through skills
• Demonstrated positive attitude with the ability to be responsive to feedback and pivot based on changing organization priorities
• Demonstrated personal initiative skills in the workplace, with willingness to learn new skills and processes

Preferred Qualifications:

• PLM desired
• MS Suite

Required Education:

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $27 to $30 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through . More information on our awesome !

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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