Associate Merchandiser

Associate Merchandiser at Robert Half Associate Merchandiser at Robert Half in Huntington Beach, California Posted in 2 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Title:

Regional Associate Merchandiser Industry:

Retail /

Apparel Duration:

6 weeks

Hourly:

$28

Location:

Costa Mesa, CA (Hybrid

• Tues-Thurs in office) A day in the life of a Regional Associate Merchandiser looks a little like this.

.. Reporting to the Director of Merchandising, the Regional Associate Merchandiser supports the development and execution of merchandise strategies that elevate the customer experience while driving financial performance. They partner closely with category leadership and cross-functional teams including Planning, In-Season Country teams, Visual Merchandising, Digital, Marketing, and Retail Operations to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time. Let's break down that day-in-the-life a bit more:

• LRP / Pre-season
• Supports and executes marketplace strategies aligned with broader business goals under leadership guidance
• Seasonal Strategy, Line Architecture & Pricing
• Partners with leadership to develop regional assortments and pricing strategies within global guidelines; balances mono-brand and multi-brand environments to align with market and brand objectives
• In-Season Management
• Provides input on marketplace execution, manages assortment capacity, and partners with Planning to deliver financial targets; supports final promo and markdown decisions within established frameworks
• Always-On Analysis
• Monitors consumer trends and demand signals, using insights to influence assortment and planning decisions; supports ad hoc reporting and analysis
• Regional Relevance
• Identifies and drives region-specific opportunities including assortment segmentation, customer-specific initiatives, and alignment with global teams What you need to succeed We're most interested in your hands-on experience and ability to deliver results.

If you bring at least 1 year of relevant experience and a strong foundation in merchandising or retail, you're off to a great start.

Core skills for success:

• Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities
• Results-driven with solid financial acumen
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong storytelling and presentation ability
• Ability to analyze problems and present thoughtful, creative solutions
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Self-starter mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Strong sense of style, color, and trend awareness; interest in athletic or lifestyle brands The salary range for this position is $28 hr.

Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.