What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Merchandiser position at Disney Experiences?
About the Role and Team :
At Disney Consumer Products, we inspire imagination around the world and are committed to creating happiness for families and fans by bringing captivating, inspiring, and inclusive products into their daily lives! From toys to t-shirts, console games, books, and more, our team brings our beloved brands and franchises into the lives of families through products and experiences that can be found worldwide, such as the Disney Store e-commerce platform, Disney Parks, local and international retailers, and Disney Store locations around the world.
This individual will assist in creating the product strategy for a collection of products or initiatives for Packaged Consumables and “Made on Demand” Product in the development of highest quality, consumer focused, trend-right product lines across all channels of distribution (licensing, flex business models, vertical and wholesale). This role will report to the Merchandising Manager.
What You Will Do :
Assist in creating the product strategy for a collection of products or initiatives for Packaged Consumables and “Made on Demand” Product
Research, organize findings, assemble input from key partners and prepare presentation decks, briefs and recaps for key milestone meetings
Use key data points to 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
Communicating roadblocks, progress, and help needed
Assess retail sales performance to make sku recommendations
Attend cross functional team meetings to assist with the input / output of communication
Coordinate samples among key partners for showrooms and product showcases
Manage updates and maintenance of the Product Lifecycle Management system
Prepare and maintain catalog of merchandise by quarter
Achieve our diversity and inclusion goals through professional growth
Assist with other team projects as needed
Required Qualifications & Skills :
Minimum of one year experience in Product or Merchandising
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
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 :
Interest in building strategies for a category or categories of business
Passion for retail and brand merchandising
Required Education : Bachelor’s Degree
Preferred Education :
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Merchandising or General Business or equivalent areas of study
Benefits and Perks : Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https : / / jobs.disneycareers.com / benefits .
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