Retail Sales Merchandiser (Temporary)

The Assistant Merchandiser is a support role for the Merchandising team and assigned apparel categories. They are responsible for assisting the Merchandising team by diving into research, completing special projects, and facilitating cross-functional team communication.
Conduct analysis of sales history to identify trends and future product opportunities, and assist in new product positioning.
Solicit and compile input and feedback from sales team and key accounts.
Help maintain the line planning, pricing and product creation documentation for a limited product line - including silhouette/style/color plan, fit/sizing vision, flow plan, and pricing strategies.
Help resolve process and merchandising issues that arise throughout the season and recommend ways to continually improve process efficiencies.
Act as a key merchandising contact to answer questions and facilitate information flow throughout the company.
Assist in the preparation, coordination, proofing, and execution of sales tools and product presentations (e.g., Responsible for assembling and distributing various product documentation per the calendar and assigned deadlines, including ETA lists, companion list, web spec sheet info, and product feedback recaps.
Comply with all policies and standards.
Strong business orientation, analytical aptitude, retail math and computer skills

• Lead and influence others and champion projects using demonstrated creativity and ingenuity
• Adobe Illustrator experience a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint

Salary Range: You`ll earn between $25.00 - $34.65 on an hourly basis, depending on experience.
Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 5% of base salary.
Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Hybrid: SanMar's Eastpointe office is located in Issaquah, WA in the Seattle metropolitan area. Periodic travel may be required. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods while working on a computer and participating in virtual and in-person meetings. Frequent use of hands for keyboarding and standard office equipment is required. Occasional standing, walking, and reaching may be needed to attend meetings or collaborate in an office setting. The role requires the ability to perform close visual work on a computer for extended periods. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Whether you work in our headquarters, from your home or in one of our distribution centers across North America, we believe that investing in you is just the right thing to do. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and well-being, life balance, career growth and (eventually) retirement.

SanMar works with brands you already know, like Nike, The North Face and Brooks Brothers, as well as providing industry-leading private label apparel and accessories. Our people come to work excited to do their part, providing clothing that helps people feel that they're a part of something special.

Whoever you are, wherever you're from, whoever you love or follow in faith, whatever your disability or superpower status, whichever ethnicity or gender you identify with, you are welcome at SanMar.