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Sample Coordinator
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What they do
A Merchandiser assists with marketing or promoting merchandise in a retail store. Advises on trends and styles; designs and creates merchandise displays in a store, to generate or improve customer sales. Works with sales associates, merchandise managers and product vendors. Monitors customer preferences and sales data.
$34,591 / year median in Ohio
+6% projected growth
Job Description
Sample Coordinator at DAWSON Sample Coordinator at DAWSON in Columbus, Ohio Posted in 2 days ago.
Type:
full-time Merchandising/Sample Coordinator/Retail Assistant $22.85/hr Retail Monday-Friday,Onsite Columbus, Ohio 4 month contract, could extend
Why You'll Love This Job:
Great way to gain experience and get your foot in the door with a corporate retailer
What You'll Do:
Own the creation, maintenance, and accuracy of product data within the Lifecycle Management system, ensuring product records, attributes, SKUs, and key milestones are completed accurately and on time Partner cross-functionally with Merchandising, Product Development, Planning, Sourcing, and Marketing teams to gather information, manage product updates, resolve data discrepancies, and maintain accurate downstream information Manage product samples, including receiving, unboxing, organizing, gathering, setting up, and ranking samples for leadership offices, storage areas, conference rooms, and workspaces Receive and organize samples and third-party packages from the distribution center and mailroom Assist with meeting preparation by coordinating sample availability, style rankings, presentation decks, and ad hoc requests Research competitive retailers to understand assortment, pricing, and promotional strategies Support seasonal assortment plans during pre-season development and throughout the season, including Centric management, design and feasibility requests, vendor documents, APS, roadmap updates, and assortment grid updates Assist with internal SKU item costing, packout, article setup, and maintenance Execute visual and floorset updates in partnership with Visual Merchandising, Space, and Allocation teams, including load documents, paper doll lists, and MPQ grids
What We're Looking For:
1-3 years of related experience in brand development, merchandise buying, retail management, or a related field; store or retail internship experience is acceptable Experience with sample management and tactical merchandising work is a plus Experience with skew management and Centric systems is preferred, with the ability to learn new systems quickly Strong attention to detail and ability to complete tasks efficiently and accurately Passion for product and customer satisfaction Ability to take direction while working independently and taking ownership of assigned work Comfortable asking questions and proactively seeking clarification when needed Curious, adaptable, and comfortable working in an environment with changing priorities Proficient in Microsoft Office applications Ability to accommodate required work hours and schedule Apply Today! Upload your resume - no cover letter required. Our recruiters will review applications quickly and help connect you to this role and other opportunities. About Dawson Dawson is a trusted staffing partner in Central Ohio. We help job seekers grow their careers with fast feedback, personalized support, and access to multiple employers through one application.