Assistant Merchandiser

What are we looking for in our Assistant Merchandiser?

Russell Tobin and Associates is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser for one of our top entertainment clients!

Location: Kissimmee, FL

Pay: $25-30/hour

Schedule: 8am - 5:00pm, Monday - Friday

Contract Duration: February - September 2025

Overview:

Be Part of the Story as the Assistant Brand Merchandiser for Headwear! This individual will assist in creating the product strategy for a collection of products or initiatives for Category in the development of highest quality, consumer focused, trend-right product lines across all channels of distribution (licensing, flex business models, vertical and wholesale).

Responsibilities:

• Assist in creating the product strategy for a collection of products or initiatives for a Category
• Research, organize findings, assemble input from key partners and prepare presentation decks, briefs and recaps for key milestone meetings
• 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
• Attend cross functional team meetings to assist with the input/output of communication
• Coordinate samples among key partners and room set ups for product showcases
• Manage updates and maintenance of the Range Plan
• Prepare and maintain catalog of merchandise by quarter (photobooks)
• Achieve our diversity and inclusion goals through professional growth
• Assist with other Merchandising team projects as needed
  
  

Skills:

• 1 year of progressive experience in Product or Merchandising
• Interest in building a product line for a category or categories of business
• 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
• Passion for retail and brand merchandising
• 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
  
  

Russell Tobin is a leading minority-owned professional and technical recruitment and staffing advisory organization. We are comprised of specialized practices focusing on a variety of skill sets and industries. Having a depth and breadth of industry expertise, our subject matter experts are able to provide tailored and swift sourcing solutions to fulfill client hiring needs. In other words, we connect top talent with companies.

As a certified minority-owned business, Pride Global and its affiliates - including Russell Tobin, Pride Health, and Pride Now - are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employees comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), a 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, identity theft protection, legal support, auto and home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with some preferred vendors.