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Program Merchandiser
Location
Illinois
Posted
1 day ago
Salary
$55K - $85K / year
Seniority
Mid Level
Job Description
Program Merchandiser
HALO Branded Solutions
• Build and manage annual, seasonal, or program-specific product assortments aligned to client goals, brand standards, margin targets, and timing expectations • Analyze sales performance, market trends, customer insights, and assortment productivity to identify opportunities, gaps, and recommendations • Curate product collections with a strong merchandising point of view, balancing trend, brand fit, function, price point, and business goals • Source products by partnering with internal category teams, suppliers, and manufacturers, while evaluating options for quality, cost, availability, margin, and lead time • Play an active role in product development from ideation through final execution by helping shape product direction, guiding how branding is applied, and influencing final product decisions through a merchandising lens • Partner with vendors, internal SMEs, and Creative teams on sourced and custom products to help ensure the final product meets brand standards, customer needs, quality expectations, and market appeal • Serve as a brand steward for assigned clients by building familiarity with their guidelines, audience, and product expectations, and translating that into strong assortment recommendations • Create and present product assortments, collections, and merchandising rationale to internal and client stakeholders • Partner with Program Management and cross-functional teams to support timelines, approvals, product setup, and launch execution, while helping identify potential risks or blockers and contributing to solutions that keep work moving forward • Review business performance, inventory, and SKU productivity to recommend assortment changes, support continuous improvement, and identify sourcing or cost-saving opportunities
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
- 2+ years of experience in merchandising, assortment planning, product development, buying, product sourcing, or a closely related field
- Demonstrated experience using data and insights to build or refine product assortments, collections, or category recommendations
- Strong merchandising eye with the ability to balance trend, brand identity, customer needs, and business goals
- Experience sourcing products, working with vendors or manufacturers, and navigating product selection decisions
- Strong understanding of retail math, margin concepts, and assortment planning principles
- Ability to create clear, compelling product presentations and communicate the strategy behind recommendations
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once
- Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to take ownership, navigate ambiguity, and keep work moving forward across multiple stakeholders
- Detail-oriented, resourceful, and proactive with strong ownership and follow-through
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Adobe Illustrator, Jira, or Smartsheet is a plus
- Experience in promotional products, licensed products, branded merchandise, or client-facing programs is a plus, but not required
- Willingness to travel occasionally to client sites, trade shows, and events.
Benefits
- nationwide coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance
- additional Voluntary Benefits
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
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