Onboarding Brand Merchandiser in at Geiger Bros
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Job Description
Join the largest privately held promotional products company in the US.
- Enjoy a competitive compensation package.
- Full benefits package that includes Education Reimbursement and 401k (with match).
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- Work remotely or hybrid
The Onboarding Brand Merchandiser is responsible for curating, sourcing, and managing branded merchandise that aligns with clients' marketing strategies and brand identity. This role serves as a strategic merchandising partner within the Corporate Program onboarding team, supporting the rapid launch of new webstores within accelerated timelines.
Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this position engages directly with client stakeholders to guide and influence product selection, balancing brand objectives, budget considerations, and operational efficiency. The Onboarding Brand Merchandiser plays a critical role in shaping merchandising outcomes during onboarding, ensuring alignment with Geiger’s preferred supplier strategy while delivering high-quality, compliant, and market-relevant product assortments.
Essential Functions
- Communicate directly with client stakeholders to understand product needs and ensure alignment with their branding and design guidelines.
- Conduct product research and collaborate with production partners to generate ideas.
- Create and present tailored product recommendations and presentations to clients, guiding and influencing product selection decisions.
- Delivering merchandising portfolio back to the Implementation Architect within the timeframe to support webstore go-live.
- Leverage Geiger’s preferred suppliers to align product selections and maximize supplier incentives.
- Negotiate program pricing (blanket quotes) and maintain the Production Partner Portal.
- Focus on maintaining healthy product margins to enhance overall program profitability.
- Manage core product collections and market-specific sub-collections, optimizing for faster time-to-market.
- Promote Geiger's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives by guiding clients toward sustainable product options.
- Ensure adherence to product safety laws and Geiger’s labeling and testing requirements.
- Stay informed on industry trends and participate in relevant tradeshows and conferences.
- Attend platinum vendor meetings and cultivate strong relationships with key suppliers.
- Analyze data related to product usage, sales performance, and profitability.
- Collaborate with creative teams and other departments as needed to execute merchandising plans.
- Work closely with the Sr. Client Engagement Specialist to align ongoing merchandising strategies with client needs.
- Recommend seasonal and campaign products for client approval.
- Assist the Business Development team with Requests for Proposals (RFPs) related to product selection and presentations when necessary.
- Build strong client relationships through transparent communication, expectation management, and consistent execution of agreed-upon deliverables.
- Manage client deliverables by establishing clear expectations, defining project scope, timelines, and success criteria to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
- Manage SKU counts and inventoried items against launch budgets, ensuring alignment with financial targets, inventory objectives, and product launch requirements.
- Manage all aspects of item setup and online product merchandising, including pricing, product descriptions, imagery, logo placement, and digital content creation.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in merchandising, marketing, or a related field, or 2 plus years of industry experience in areas such as pricing, supply chain management, and product sourcing.
Competencies and Skills
- Strong judgement.
- Ability to execute effectively in a past-faced, deadline-driven environment.
- In-depth knowledge of promotional products, materials, decoration techniques, and production processes.
- Expertise in pricing strategies, including markups and maintaining competitive yet profitable pricing.
- Experience optimizing product listings, images, and descriptions for online platforms.
- Ability to integrate branding elements such as logos and colors effectively on promotional products.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Canva, with general computer skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in written and verbal communication.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer.
- Typing and using a computer keyboard for extended periods.
- Communication with customers and sales reps via person, phone, email, and video call.
Mental Requirements
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to concentrate for extended periods.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and systems simultaneously.
- Effective time management skills, balancing competing priorities.
Environmental Requirements
- Working indoors in a typical office environment.
- Use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers.
- Interaction with team members and interactions with customers in person, via phone, email, or video call.
Certification
- Master Advertising Specialist (MAS), Promotional Products Association International
Supervisor Responsibilities
- Provides technical guidance on decorating techniques.
Geiger is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our associates.