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Associate Merchandiser

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Robert Half

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United States , Costa Mesa

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Salary:

23.43 USD / Hour

Job Description:

We are seeking a detail‑oriented Associate Merchandiser to support the development and execution of merchandising strategies that engage customers and help achieve the organization’s financial goals. Reporting to the Director of Merchandising, this role partners closely with cross‑functional teams—including Planning, In‑Season/Country teams, Visual Merchandising, Digital, Marketing, and Retail Operations—to ensure the delivery of the right product, to the right locations, at the right time. This role is ideal for someone who is analytical, highly organized, and passionate about product, consumer trends, and marketplace dynamics.

Job Responsibility:

  • Support and execute marketplace strategies under leadership guidance
  • Assist in building seasonal plans aligned with brand and market objectives
  • Partner with category leadership to develop and manage regional line architecture and assortment strategies
  • Set in‑region pricing in alignment with global guidelines
  • Balance needs across mono-brand and multi-brand environments
  • Provide category and marketplace insights to support execution and manage product capacity
  • Collaborate with regional planning to help meet financial targets
  • Make in‑region promotional and markdown recommendations within global policies
  • Track consumer demand trends and marketplace shifts, using insights to guide assortment and planning decisions
  • Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis to support seasonal decision-making
  • Identify opportunities to drive region-specific initiatives, segmentation, and assortment strategies
  • Ensure regional needs are communicated and aligned with global functions

Requirements:

  • Strong strategic and analytical ability
  • Financial acumen with a drive for achieving results
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and effectively
  • Ability to analyze problems and offer creative, logical solutions
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Self‑aware, goal-oriented, and committed to continuous improvement
  • Strong sense of style, color awareness, and trend recognition
  • Ability to work cross‑functionally in a fast-paced environment
  • At least 1 year of relevant experience in merchandising, product, retail, or a related field
  • Candidates should reside in the Southern California region and be able to work on-site in Costa Mesa, CA, Tuesday–Thursday each week
What we offer:
  • medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
  • eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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