WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
You will partner and collaborate with cross functional teams within design, product development, sourcing, planning, retail and marketing functions to support the product creation and merchandising process.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We're looking for a Product Merchandising Manager to join our client’s team.
We are looking for a collaborative teammate with a history of excellence, strong problem-solving skills, and phenomenal attention to detail. You have a strong understanding of the women's active consumer as well as marketplace and can leverage business analysis to create impactful and profitable products and assortments for a Global marketplace. You'll blend art with science to bring the client’s vision to life in all retail environments.
WHAT YOU HAVE
- Apparel merchandising and/or product creation experience
- Bachelor's degree in business, Marketing, or equivalent combination of education, experience, or training
- Business orientation, analytical proficiency, and expert in retail math
- Ability to manage multiple priorities across multiple simultaneous projects
- Familiar with Nike’s line planning, merchandising and product creation process.
- Understanding of retail key performance indicators and profit based metrics
- Solves problems using limited information and implements solutions with the ability to foresee most future implications
- Demonstrated history of excellence, curiosity and pro-active problem solving
- Responds with speed and agility, curiosity, and motivation. Self-directed, independent, and dedicated
- Strong verbal and written communication, including meeting facilitation and presentations
- Outstanding attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
- Strong decision-making skills and the ability to drive consensus
- Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentations
- Experience with Keynote, Excel. AV, MMX experience a plus.
- Ability to travel domestically and/or internationally up to 10%
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
You will support creation of the our client’s Apparel, Footwear and Accessories line and assortment. You will collaborate with design, development, and sourcing on the product creation process from line planning through final product approval. You will manage product creation workflow and data, maintain product tools, build assortments, and effectively collaborate across functional partners.
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $28.80 to $32 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 Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
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.
Client Description
Global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment. Our client focuses on innovation, performance, and marketing, partnering with top athletes and teams. The company emphasizes sustainability and digital advancements to enhance the sports experience.
