PopSockets
Consumer Goods
AssistantMerchant
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“Assistant Merchant at PopSockets. Skills: Assortment planning, Channel strategy, Product lifecycle management, Financial analysis. Support management of full line architecture. Support build of comprehensive product briefing”
What You'll Achieve.
Optimize financial performance; Maximize financial targets; Enhance product visibility; Enhance customer engagement; Enhance profitability; Measure product performance against strategic objectives
Industry & Context.
Analytical thinking; Strategic thinking; Data-driven decision making
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business Administration, or related field, 1-3 years experience in product merchandising, 1-3 years experience in lifecycle management, 1-3 years experience in strategic financial planning, Focus on channel strategy in consumer electronics, fashion or beauty industry, Proficiency in merchandising strategies, Proficiency in financial analysis, Proficiency in developing channel-specific merchandising plans, Exceptional analytical abilities, Exceptional strategic thinking abilities, Track record of using data to inform decision-making, Communication skills, Capacity to independently generate channel performance reports, Capacity to independently interpret channel performance reports
What You'll Do.
Support management of full line architecture
Support build of comprehensive product briefing
Develop merchandising strategies specific to each sales channel
Execute merchandising strategies specific to each sales channel
Develop assortments specific to each sales channel
Execute assortments specific to each sales channel
Support management of entire product lifecycle
Ensure product strategies are financially sound
Ensure product strategies aligned with business goals
Develop detailed reports measuring product performance
Maintain detailed reports measuring product performance
Drive decision-making using data
Work closely with design
Work closely with marketing
Work closely with sales
Keep finger on pulse relative to consumer needs
Conduct ongoing market analysis
Conduct ongoing competitive analysis
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional collaboration; Partner with planning; Partner with design; Partner with marketing; Partner with sales
Full Job Description
## Description Launched in 2014 by former philosophy professor David Barnett, PopSockets is a global digital-lifestyle company that sells empowering, fun, and expressive products that improve people’s digital lives. PopSockets has sold close to 300 million of its iconic phone grips in 75 countries and now has an expanding ecosystem of related products, including phone cases, wallets, mounts, batteries, and chargers. Our mission is to empower enhanced mobile functionality, self-expression, and authentic human connection. We imagine an Eternal Positivity Machine that sparks joy, creativity, and meaningful relationships. We bring this vision to life by upholding the highest standards in materials, packaging, logistics, and design—while ensuring our supply chain and labor practices remain ethical, responsible, and transparent. In 2021, PopSockets was honored as one of Fast Company’s World's Most Innovative Companies. We are looking for an assistant merchant adept in assortment planning and competitive analysis with a specialized focus on channel-specific merchandising. This is a pivotal role that supports the merchandising function, responsible for launching products from inception to discontinuation, optimizes financial performance, and supports merchandising efforts tailored to different sales channels. The ideal candidate will bring a global perspective, balanced with channel-specific insights into new SKU development and possess a strong capability in crafting reporting to measure performance against strategic objectives. ## Responsibilities Line Architecture Responsibility: Support management of the full line architecture from initial ‘slot planning’ through collection sign-off. This includes being the global hub for design, best representing the regions and the channels, as well as a close partner to planning to maximize financial targets. Product Briefs: Support the build of comprehensive product briefing to design. Strategic Channel Merchandising: Develop an
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