AddressJob Summary:
About the Role & Team:
Be Part of the Story at The Walt Disney Company as the Assistant Merchandiser – Women’s Apparel!
This role will assist in crafting the product strategy for a collection of products or initiatives, working with partners including sourcing, planning, creative and product design to ensure the development of the highest quality, consumer focused, trend-right product lines for vertical and wholesale channels of distribution. This role reports to the Merchandising Manager – Women’s Apparel.
What You Will Do:
Assist in creating the product strategy for a collection of products or initiatives
Research, coordinate findings, assemble input from key partners and prepare PowerPoint presentation decks, briefs and recaps for key milestone meetings
Proven passion for consumer and product trends
Deliver all item set up information within designated global systems across vertical channels
Attend cross functional team meetings to assist with the input/output of communication
Coordinate samples among key partners and room set ups for product showcases
Handle updates and maintenance of the Brand Range Plan
Prepare and maintain catalog of merchandise by quarter (photo books)
Achieve our diversity and inclusion goals through professional growth
Assist with other Merchandising team projects as needed
Required Qualifications & Skills:
1+ years of experience in progressive experience in Product or Brand Merchandising
Curiosity about building a product line for a category or categories of business
Strategic problem solver with the ability to drive execution against a plan
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to manage relationships with key partners
Strong Teammate – The ability to build & foster collaborative partnerships across functions & departments
Well-developed verbal and written communication skills
Passion for retail and merchandising
Flexible and adaptable with a demonstrated ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines in a fast paced environment
Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize workload and concurrently manage multiple projects
High level of attention to detail; proactive, with strong follow through skills
Demonstrated positive attitude with the ability to be responsive to feedback and pivot based on changing organization priorities
Demonstrated personal initiative skills in the workplace, with willingness to learn new skills and processes
Education:
- Associate’s Degree or equivalent work experience
Benefits and Perks:
Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities, and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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