Merchandising Assistant

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!