Associate Merchant

Overview

Elevate your merchandising career and make a tangible impact on a renowned brand’s retail presence! Partnering with Aquent, you’ll join a dynamic team as an Associate Merchant, influencing product assortment strategies and visual merchandising for hundreds of stores. Get ready to shape the customer experience and drive business growth through innovative product placement and brand storytelling.
As an Associate Merchant, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the brand’s in-store presence and product offerings. Collaborate with internal and external partners, analyze market trends, and contribute to product strategies that captivate customers and maximize sales. This role offers a unique opportunity to blend your creative vision with analytical skills, making a direct impact on the brand’s retail success.
Responsibilities:

• Manage brand relationships and maintain consistent communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of brand and product strategies, shaping the product pipeline.
• Prepare reports and provide analytical support to inform business decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute impactful product launch strategies.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging brands.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and system updates.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Proven experience in merchandising or a related field.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $28.58 to $31.76 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.