Merchandiser, Purchased Retail Brands

SanMar • Issaquah, WA • 17h ago

At SanMar, the work you do makes a difference. What's the Short Version? The Merchandiser, Purchased Retail Brands drives SanMar's retail apparel business by building strong brand partnerships and leading seasonal product strategies. This role focuses on identifying premium product opportunities for men and women across corporate gifting, executive programs, team and workwear markets. They work closely with retail brand partners and internal teams including Planning, Sales, Marketing, Logistics and Distribution to deliver successful seasonal launches. The Merchandiser also serves as a key facilitator for pricing negotiations, recommendations, execution and conflict resolution with retail brand partners. What Will You Be Doing? Act as SanMar's primary contact for retail brand partners, maintaining clear and collaborative communication. Build strong, long-term relationships with retail brand partners to ensure alignment on objectives, compliance, and mutual business success. Facilitate pricing negotiations, recommendations, and conflict resolution with brand partners. Identify growth opportunities and new product potential across retail brands and premium product categories. Apply deep understanding of product, delivery, and pricing needs across key markets, consumer groups, and channels. Analyze sales and marketplace data to identify trends, inform assortment strategy, and support category growth. Partner with category management and planning to achieve revenue and margin goals. Contribute to financial analysis and provides insights to improve profitability and operational efficiency. Track performance and provides actionable recommendations that drive growth and support SanMar's long-term objectives. Communicate SanMar's product and assortment strategies with retail brand partners and internal cross-functional teams. Recommend product positioning and develops seasonal line plans with brand partners. Champion product positioning with marketing and sales throughout the go-to-market process, including web, catalog, and other marketing materials. Maintain line planning, pricing, and product creation documentation including silhouette, color, fit, and pricing strategy. Integrate marketplace trends and consumer insights into seasonal concepts and assortment planning. Review and approve style details, CADs, and brand proto@types to ensure products align with SanMar's communicated needs and standards. Create and deliver clear, impactful presentations for internal reviews, leadership, brand partners, and sales teams. Manage the preparation, coordination, and proofing of sales tools including catalogs, product guides, and meeting decks. Plan SKU-level assortments to balance productivity, inventory, and profitability. Perform other duties as assigned. Comply with all policies and standards. What Are We Looking For? Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Merchandising or related field or equivalent experience 1-3 years of relevant experience in apparel product or merchandising experience Strong knowledge of product design, fabrication, pricing architecture, and brand positioning across managed brands. Proven merchandising skills and understanding of the product creation process Strong analytical and organizational skills with solid business and financial acumen. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and functions. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. What's Our Offer? Salary Range: Youll earn between $80,170 - $115,000 annually, depending on experience. Bonus: Youll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary. Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family da

SanMar

Go to Apply

Share this job

Similar Jobs

AMER DC Delivery Operations Program Manager , Infrastructure

Amazon • Seattle, WA • 4h ago

Retail & Hospitality

Description Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world leader in providing a highly reliable, scalable, low-cost infrastructure platform in the cloud powering hundreds of thousands of businesses in hundreds of countries arou...

4h ago

Go to Apply

Entry-level Lube Tech/Technician

Valvoline • Federal Way, WA • 15h ago

Retail & Hospitality

ALL ROADS LEAD TO THIS OPPORTUNITY The journey to Valvoline Instant Oil Change (VIOC) is different for everyone. Our employees are students, recent grads, parents, veterans, career changers-who have all found their way t...

15h ago

Go to Apply

Local Retail Delivery Driver - DOT

Sherwin-Williams Company • Tukwila, WA • 17h ago

Retail & Hospitality

This is a Full Time Role. Pay starting at $23.50 Hourly. The individual selected for this role will be expected to work at the Tukwila Commercial Branch: Store #708090, located at: 16650 west valley hwy, Tukwila WA 98188...

17h ago

Go to Apply

Retail Customer Service

Sherwin-Williams Company • Issaquah, WA • 17h ago

Retail & Hospitality

This is a Full Time Role with Pay Starting at $23.00 Hourly. This Position is Bilingual Preferred - English & Spanish. The individual selected for this role will be expected to work at the Issaquah-Gilman Store: Stor...

17h ago

Go to Apply

Retail Data Architect

UST Global Inc • Bellevue, WA • 17h ago

Retail & Hospitality

Role description Retail Data Architect Data Architect II Who We Are: Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into e...

17h ago

Go to Apply

Part Time Merchandiser

American Greetings • Bellevue, WA • 18h ago

Retail & Hospitality

American Greetings is a global leader in the Celebrations marketplace. Celebrate with us and join our team today! As a Merchandiser with American Greetings, you are a vital part of our company's purpose: helping people c...

18h ago

Go to Apply

Hotel Manager

Spire SeaTac Management LLC • Seatac, WA • 23h ago

Retail & Hospitality

DescriptionAre you a hospitality leader with a passion for operational excellence, front office innovation, and dynamic F&B leadership? We're seeking a results-driven Hotel Manager to help lead our 460-room full-serv...

23h ago

Go to Apply

Merchandiser Specialist

Acosta Group • Duvall, WA • 23h ago

Retail & Hospitality

Merchandiser Specialist General Information Company: PRE-US Location: DUVALL, Washington, 98019 Ref #: 73740 Pay Rate: $ 21.50 Experience/skills and/or location may influence position wage rate Range Minimum: $ 21.50 Ran...

23h ago

Go to Apply

Full Time Retail Supervisor

Advantage Sales & Marketing • Seattle, WA • 23h ago

Retail & Hospitality

Full Time Retail Supervisor Job Locations US-WA-Seattle Primary Posting Location : City Seattle Primary Posting Location : State/Province WA Primary Posting Location : Postal Code 98101 Primary Posting Location : Country...

23h ago

Go to Apply

Bellevue WA - Store Sales Specialist (PT, Regular)

REI • Bellevue, WA • 23h ago

Retail & Hospitality

Overview Come shape the future of the outdoors. REI Co-op is united around discovering, building and celebrating better ways of working in this world, all so that folks can find and pursue a love of the outdoors. When yo...

23h ago

Go to Apply

Subscribe to get new jobs sent directly to you
(no charge, cancel anytime)

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.