Komar, a global leader in the design, sourcing, manufacturing, and distribution of apparel with a diverse portfolio of owned and licensed brands, has an immediate opportunity for an Merchandising Assistant for our Traditional sleepwear. The position report to Director of Merchandising and the Brand Manager. We offer a hybrid work schedule. Candidates must be able to work in the office a minimum of 3 days a week with flexibility to work additional days as needed.
Key Responsibilities include:
Product Development & Team Support:
Assigning with the development process
Updating the Market development Line Plan as needed for the team
Aiding in having Styles created in PLM Blue Cherry and checking for accuracy.
Aid in Promotion of Styles / Adding label codes in Blue Cherry for Market order entry.
Ecommerce Sites & Social Media:
Creation of Product Roadmaps for our Website
Support Social Media accounts through content calendar planning and posting
Influencer outreach through LTK and management of giftings.
Aid in photoshoot planning & prep
Attend Photoshoots & aid in styling
Support product copy templates/ Images to be sent out to retailers.
Aid in supporting Public Relation's / Marketing requests and needs for images/ samples as needed.
Sample Management:
Management of ad samples for retailers from Production and following up on status to keep within deadlines.
Management/ Organization of the showroom samples/TOP samples
Aid in Steaming of market samples/ photo samples when necessary
Core Competencies
Able to prioritize a high volume workload.
Willingness to learn new skills
A "Can do" attitude
Ability to work with cross functional teams.
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Qualifications:
BS degree in Fashion Merchandising or related area with relevant experience.
Computer-proficient and quick study of new programs
MS Excel/Word/Outlook a must.
Familiarity with PLM/data management systems (Blue Cherry) a plus
Experience with Shopify or Canva a plus
Experience with Social Media; Instagram/ Facebook a plus
Experience with LTK or Affiliate programs a plus but not necessary.