Strategic Merchandising Specialist

Description

Mur-chol-uh-jee | The science of company merch; the skill of creating and delivering custom-branded apparel and corporate gifts around the world.

Merchology is a leading eCommerce retailer in B2B sales of co-branded merchandise including apparel, headwear, drinkware, gifts, and accessories. We are family-owned, people-powered, and we are adding to our #MerchFam at our facility in Plymouth. Come see why we are a three-time Star Tribune Top Workplaces award winner!

Merchology seeks a Strategic Merchandising Specialist I for our Merchandising team. Reporting to the Strategic Merchandising Manager, the Strategic Merchandising Specialist I is a critical role that will drive the development and execution of innovative merchandising strategies to enhance product offerings, maximize sales potential, and deliver exceptional value to our customers.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

A successful Strategic Merchandising Specialist I will:

• Manage incoming sales requests via our internal ticketing system, HubSpot.
• Support the sales team and customer experience by providing relevant and unique product suggestions for customer opportunities that showcase Merchology as a leader when it comes to premium brands and trending products.
• Collaborate with existing brand and supplier partners on solutions for customer opportunities.
• Create custom product bundles to showcase options for potential customers.
• Upload new products to the website as needed for customer opportunities.
• Enhance a customer’s existing Merch Solutions company store through adding to their product offerings.
• Assist Merchandising team with curation of the Merchology Product Showroom to feature seasonally relevant and new products and brands in preparation for client visits and tours.
• Collaborate with the Strategic Merchandising Manager to facilitate training for colleagues and customers.
• Additional projects or duties as assigned.

Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree (marketing, communications, apparel, fashion merchandising preferred); experience considered in lieu of degree
• One or more years responsibility for managing administrative tasks related to eCommerce, branding, and merchandising
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to learn and navigate multiple digital platforms; knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, Shopify, and Hubspot a plus
• Creativity, confidence, and ability to work independently while building relationships through highly cross-functional projects and interactions

WHAT WE OFFER

In addition to an outstanding creative culture, authentically nice people, and interesting work, we have:

• Generous PTO
• 7 company-paid holidays
• Hybrid work schedule for select departments
• Paid volunteer time
• 401k with match
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options, FSA, and HSA
• Company-paid life insurance
• Company-sponsored social events
• Premium brand partner discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee-led Committees in Social Events, Wellness, DE&I, and Giveback

LOCATION

• 3000 Niagara Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55447
• Remote hybrid role: Two at-home days and three onsite days, with Monday and Wednesday required

INDUSTRY

• Business to Business eCommerce and Apparel

Merchology is an equal opportunity employer and certified Disability-owned Business Enterprise. We celebrate diversity and are committed to a workplace where personal and professional growth are achieved through inclusion. If you require disability resources to submit your application, please email jobs@merchology.com for assistance.