Merchandising Assistant

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Job description

ALOHA Collection is a fast growing lifestyle brand that was born out of a love of travel, adventure and the ocean. This California based brand with Hawaiian roots located in Encinitas, CA focuses on travel accessories. Travel is our inspiration, the beach is our home.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Merchandising team builds and executes global product strategies that put the right assortment in the right place at the right time - meeting customers' unmet needs, growing the brand, and delivering on long-term company goals. We stay close to marketplace dynamics and customer behavior to spot opportunities that maximize demand. The Merchandising Assistant owns accurate, timely data entry and maintenance across our merchandising systems and tools, in support of the team's assortment strategy and execution.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Support the creation and maintenance of seasonal line plan - creation of tool, data maintenance and updates throughout the season

Support development of Bags assortment strategies across e-commerce, store, wholesale, and international channels; learn the fundamentals of line editing and build a point of view

Maintain style attributes in line plan with the most current attribute definitions

Monitor selling results and partner with channels to understand product and financial performance; help turn results into reports and actionable insights for merchandising team

Track the competitive landscape and bring relevant product and pricing insights to merchandising team

Maintain various merchandising tools and resources (roadmaps, competitive reports, product knowledge tools)

Prepare content and materials for key go-to-market meetings, including deck preparation and assisting product teams with samples for key meetings

Serve as a cross-functional liaison - partnering with Planning, Allocation, Design, Product Development, Marketing, E-Commerce, and Visual Merchandising, and keeping communication flowing across the org

Provide day-to-day support to the Merchandising team

EXPERIENCE WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred

1+ years of merchandising experience

Proficient in Google Suite

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE

Strong eye for product and trend-right assortment that aligns with the brand aesthetic

Strong analytical skills and understanding of retail math

Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across teams

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Accurate, efficient data entry with a keen eye for detail

Able to multitask and operate in a fast-paced environment

WHAT WE OFFER

From the start, our founders, Heather and Rachael, envisioned a company culture that was dynamic, intentional and sustainable. We provide education about Hawaiian culture and opportunities for personal and professional growth for every member of Team ALOHA. We believe in work-life balance and trust, which is why we offer flexible remote working options and show up with compassion when life's unexpected moments arise. And if you haven't heard, we LOVE working together!

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Schedule

Location: Offices are located in Carlsbad, CA

Hybrid: Minimum 2-3 in office per week

Pay

$70,000 - $75,000

We're excited to review your resume.

MAHALO!

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