Merchandising Associate
Colony Brands, Inc.

Job Description

Are you a passionate trendsetter with an eye for detail and a flair for fashion? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities for growth? If so, we want you to join our Apparel team as a Merchandising Associate!

What You'll Do:
As a Merchandising Associate, you'll lead merchandising specific product categories assigned by the Senior Manager, Merchandising. This includes everything from product development and document review to color proofing and firm spec pricing. You'll ensure that your merchandise is not only visually stunning but also strategically priced to drive sales and maximize profitability. You'll also be responsible for:
- Collaborating with our design and buying teams to curate seasonal apparel collections that resonate with our target audience. You'll use your fashion savvy to select the hottest trends, must-have styles, and complementary pieces that tell a cohesive fashion story.
- Analyzing sales data, customer behavior, and market trends to uncover insights that inform merchandising strategies. You'll use data-driven decision-making to optimize product assortments and pricing strategies.
- Partnering with our creative team to produce engaging content that showcases our apparel collections in the best possible light. Whether it's eye-catching product photography or compelling product descriptions, you'll help bring our products to life across catalog and e-commerce platforms.
- Performing data management of product assortments, ensuring data accuracy across various systems and providing report ups and hindsight's of business performance.

This position will require an onsite presence Monday thru Friday at our office in Monroe, WI

Qualifications

We need someone with a creative mindset and a keen eye for detail. This position requires Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively partner with cross-functional teams. Ideally you will have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Retail Consumer Science, Merchandising, or related field and 3+ years of experience in merchandising, with a proven track record of success in product development and merchandising data management. In addition, we are looking for:
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw actionable insights
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
- The ability to quickly master the use of merchandising software and internally created systems
- Passion for fashion and a keen eye for emerging trends and market dynamics

About Us

Colony Brands, Inc. is one of North America's largest, multi-channel, direct-marketing companies. The company maintains an extensive portfolio of affiliates, brands, and products ranging from cheese and petit fours to apparel and kitchen appliances, while maintaining its roots as a private, customer-centric business based in Monroe, WI. We're financially sound, yet our success is not just defined by our profits; it's about living our Core Values, giving our employees the opportunity for growth and providing a better place to live and work! To that end, Colony Brands generously supports the communities we work in and offer many benefits and programs that support the well-being of our employees.

Benefits Details

Colony Brands is not just about growing our profits - We are about giving our employees the opportunity for growth and providing a better place to live and work. We also offer our employees many great rewards in addition to monetary compensation:

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

A robust Wellness Program including Onsite Healthcare

Superb Retirement Plans (401K & a company-funded Pension Plan)

Extensive Paid Time Off (PTO) benefits

Seven 4-day work weeks in the summer months to give our employees additional time off

Educational Assistance

Company Profit-Sharing

Company Product Discounts

And, so MANY more!

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