Massachusetts Green Jobs

Merchandiser

Location:

Wilmington, Massachusetts

Job ID

2403655

This is a hybrid role with 50% on-site requirement in Wilmington, MA.

We are embarking on a comprehensive and strategic portfolio transformation, and are looking for a highly organized and collaborative Merchandiser to assist in all areas of garment product portfolio analysis through business planning, data collection, line plan management and merchandising. This role will partner with internal teams cross-functionally to identify and service product portfolio, marketing, and customer needs.

Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain a deep, working-level knowledge of our wearers, brand, and products.

• Support the process of ongoing business and portfolio performance assessments to ensure each SKU is profitable, has a “reason for being”, and is accurately positioned relative to other products and competition in the marketplace.

• Support the development of basic product marketing strategies (i.e. product positioning, sub branding, required features, pricing, etc.) working with management, sales, sourcing, and creative teams.

• Leverage multiple sources of data to report accurately and regularly on and against company and garment category performance, driving towards actionable insights.

• Utilize your data insights and market observations to help identify new opportunity areas for the business, driving thoughtful discussions to test, learn, and grow.

• Assist the cross functional team to develop and complete go-to-market tools, including sell in materials, packaging and ecommerce support materials, and a comprehensive outstanding consumer experience support plan.

• Support in the development and execution of annual business needs, including marketing campaigns, new product launches, merchandising, and distribution opportunities.

• Be a key contributor to the management and growth objectives of the business.

• Maintain appropriate systems according to the needs of the business.

• Other tasks and duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field.

• 2-3 years’ work experience, consumer goods company required, garment industry preferred

• Ability to think strategically while also executing details

• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and detail oriented, ensuring deadlines are met

• Demonstrated project management skills

• Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced work environment

• Effective communication, organizational, and collaboration skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel/ Office skills

Benefits & Perks:

401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.

UniFirst is an international leader in garment & Uniform services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team.

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws

UniFirst is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to TalentAcquisition@unifirst.com or call to let us know the nature of your request.

UniFirst Recruiters and/or representatives will not ask job seekers to provide personal financial information when submitting a job application. Please be vigilant as such requests for information may be fraudulent.

UniFirst is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws.

If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to TalentAcquisition@unifirst.com or

call 800-347-7888 to let us know the nature of your request.

UniFirst Recruiters and/or representatives will not ask job seekers to provide personal financial information when submitting a job application. Please be vigilant as such requests for information may be fraudulent.