Merchandiser

About Us

Brand Addition is a global leader in the creative promotional merchandise industry and one of the largest promotional product suppliers in the world. Our reputation for quality, service and customer satisfaction is second to none and our impressive client list includes Google, Intel, Indeed, Edward Jones, Enterprise, HPE, and Cadillac to name a few.  With annual sales in excess of $100 million, Brand Addition employs over 400+ people globally across our 8 operations in the US, Europe, and Asia.  We focus on providing ethically sourced promotional merchandise to help some of the world's largest brands communicate their brand message on both a local and global basis.

Role Overview

Join our team as a Merchandiser at Brand Addition, a leading distributor of promotional products. This experienced product and trend specialist will help some of the world’s largest brands build their promotional product assortments to help drive their internal and external brand engagement. As a Merchandiser, you will be responsible for developing and implementing merchandising strategies that drive sales, exceed client expectations, and strengthen our position in the industry. This role is perfect for someone with a thorough understanding of the promotional products industry and a knack for staying ahead of market trends. Creativity is key as well as the ability to work in a fast-paced, product fueled environment. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape our product assortment and contribute to our continued success.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of product ranges for our largest clients which includes product sourcing, pricing, sampling and branding

  • Product categories include apparel, headwear, bags, drinkware, office essentials, home & outdoors, electronics, food & gifts, as well as packaging and other categories

• Present product ranges both in-person and virtually to the client in item selection presentations throughout the year

• Utilize Brand Addition systems to accurately input product and supplier information into our database and ERP system

• Work closely with the Account Management and Inventory Buying teams to meet client needs, deadlines and expectations for product

• Analyze and interpret product sales data to help guide and evolve future product assortments and category decisions

• Work closely with key suppliers to receive product information including pricing, decoration, production times, inventory and compliancy

• Become knowledgeable of industry and retail trends and apply to product sourcing specific to our clients

• Be knowledgeable or have the ability to learn about key product safety guidelines that are critical to the product compliancy. Examples include but are not limited to: CPSIA, Prop 65, UL testing, REACH, Country of Origin, Harmonized Tariff Schedule, and others

• Work in tandem with global Brand Addition offices to ensure product cohesion across sites

• Attend supplier meetings at the office and industry trade shows throughout the year

• Any other tasks that are deemed necessary to reach the goals of the department

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Merchandising, Business, Fashion, or related field (preferred)

• 4-5 years’ experience in product merchandising, retail marketing, product design, or a related field

• Promotional Products Industry experience is a plus

• Strong visual and creative skills with a keen understanding of design principles

• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities to handle multiple projects simultaneously

• Positive attitude and team oriented

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and insights to drive merchandising decisions

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities

• Passion for staying up-to-date with industry trends and a deep understanding of consumer behavior

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)

Join Our Team!

If you have a passion for product, trends, and creativity, we invite you to apply for the role of Merchandiser at Brand Addition. Join us in shaping the way our products are presented and experienced by our customers. Be part of a team that values creativity, innovation, and excellence in every aspect of our business. Apply today and let's create captivating product stories together!