Responsibilities

• Develop assortments and product strategies aligned with client brand and program goals
• Translate client needs into scalable, high-quality merchandise solutions
• Support program launches, site refreshes, and new client initiatives
• Source products across budget, quantity, and delivery requirements
• Manage custom product development from concept through production
• Negotiate pricing and timelines while building strong supplier relationships
• Evaluate vendor performance and onboard new partners
• Coordinate a regular cadence of supplier presentations to introduce new products and capabilities, manage scheduling and Teams invitations, and distribute key insights and follow-up notes to internal teams

Requirements

• Experience in merchandising, product sourcing, or branded merchandise (promotional products, retail, or branded environments preferred)
• Strong vendor management and negotiation skills
• Clear, confident communication — internally and with clients
• Ability to manage multiple programs simultaneously
• A point of view on product, not just a process for filling orders