Assistant Merchant

We are looking for an assistant merchant adept in assortment planning and competitive analysis with a specialized focus on channel‑specific merchandising. This pivotal role supports the merchandising function, responsible for launching products from inception to discontinuation, optimizing financial performance, and supporting merchandising efforts tailored to different sales channels. Responsibilities Support management of the full line architecture from slot planning to collection sign‑off, acting as the global hub for design and representation across regions and channels and partnering closely with planning to maximize financial targets. Build comprehensive product briefs for design. Develop and execute merchandising strategies and directive assortments specific to each sales channel to enhance product visibility, customer engagement, and profitability throughout the product life cycle. Support management of the entire product lifecycle, ensuring product strategies are financially sound and aligned with business goals. Independently develop and maintain detailed reports measuring product performance against strategic objectives, leveraging data to drive decision‑making. Work closely with design, marketing, and sales to ensure a synergistic approach to retailer presentations, product introductions, growth, and decline across all channels. Maintain a pulse on consumer needs, including current sentiment on product categories and consumer problems to solve. Conduct ongoing market and competitive analysis to refine channel strategies, keeping products competitive and market‑relevant. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business Administration, or a related field. 1‑3 years of experience in product merchandising, lifecycle management, and strategic financial planning, with a focus on channel strategy in the consumer electronics, fashion, or beauty industry. Proficiency in merchandising strategies, financial analysis, and developing channel‑specific merchandising plans. Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking, with a track record of using data to inform decision‑making. Strong communication skills and the capacity to independently generate and interpret channel performance reports. $70,000 – $75,000 a year 10% annual bonus potential PopSockets is dedicated to the practice of equal opportunity employment. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants and employees on the basis of age, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, military status, genetic information, color, creed, ancestry, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. This prohibition includes unlawful harassment based on these protected classes. Unlawful harassment includes verbal or physical conduct that interferes with an individual’s work performance or creates an intimidating, hostile, offensive, unsafe or otherwise non‑welcoming work environment. This policy applies to all employees, including managers, supervisors, co‑workers; and non‑employees such as customers, clients, vendors, consultants, etc. #J-18808-Ljbffr