Assistant Merchandiser

Assistant Merchandiser

Russell Tobin's client, an American entertainment providers company, is hiring an Assistant Merchandiser in Kissimmee, FL (Hybrid). Employment Type: Contract/Remote. Location: Kissimmee, FL 34747 (Hybrid: Mon Thu onsite, Friday remote). Duration: 12+ months with possible extension. Pay range: $26/hr - $30/hr W2. Schedule: Mon Fri 9 AM 5 PM.

Role Overview: Reporting to the Merchandising Manager in Accessories, this individual will assist in creating and executing the strategy for a collection of high-quality, consumer-focused, trend-right product lines within a retail and entertainment environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and executing the product strategy for a collection of products or initiatives
• Research trends, organize findings, assemble input from key partners, and prepare presentation decks, briefs, and recaps
• Establish perspective on product performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement
• Demonstrate passion for consumer insights and product trends
• Deliver all item setup information and maintain updates within designated global systems, including PLM
• Attend cross-functional team meetings to support communication and coordination across teams
• Coordinate product samples among key partners and support room setups for product showcases
• Prepare and maintain quarterly merchandise catalogs and photobooks
• Support diversity and inclusion initiatives through professional growth and collaboration
• Assist with additional Brand Merchandising projects as needed

Basic Qualifications

• 13 years of progressive experience in Product Development and/or Merchandising
• Strong interest in building product lines within a retail environment
• Strategic thinker with the ability to execute against timelines and plans
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain relationships with internal and external partners
• Ability to build and foster collaborative partnerships across functions and departments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Passion for retail and brand merchandising
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• High attention to detail with proactive follow-through skills
• Positive attitude with the ability to adapt to changing priorities and feedback
• Self-starter with willingness to learn new skills and processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous PLM experience preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Education

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience

Must-Have Skills

• Extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills
• Strong interest in the retail and merchandising business
• Previous PLM experience is a plus

Benefits that Russell Tobin offers: Russell Tobin and its affiliates offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors. Equal Employment Opportunity Russell Tobin and its affiliates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Fair Chance Employment Russell Tobin and its affiliates are a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances. Accommodations We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us. Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.