Merchandising Specialist | Consumer Insights

Overview

We are in search of a Merchandising Specialist | Consumer Insights to join our client’s team in Portland. The role will focus on consumer insights, assortment planning, go-to-market strategy, and product management activities. As a key player, you will ensure that product lines meet the needs of the consumer and align with upcoming market trends while supporting the retail strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build Consumer Right Assortments for assigned category and location.
• Brief the product engine on consumer needs, upcoming trends, and category/geography requirements.
• Collaborate across product engines to ensure products are created with the retail end in mind.
• Edit product lines for assigned location and category, utilizing both directed assortment and global core product to meet revenue targets.
• Develop directed assortments that align with the category vision, working with geographies and retail needs in mind.
• Conduct analysis to support key business management areas.
• Own global sample management and orders throughout the Consumer Code process.
• Maintain relationships between geographies and cross-functional teams.
• Analyze seasonal bookings and sell-through performance.

Qualifications:

• ​Strong understanding of Global Merchandising.
• Ability to partner cross-functionally to ensure system integrity and meet deadlines.
• Self-starter with a proactive, go-getter attitude.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to prioritize and pay attention to detail.
• Team player with in-depth knowledge of consumer marketing.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $35 to $45 hourly. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.