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Freelance Merchandiser \n \n NJ based client is seeking a freelance Merchandiser to support 2 well known accessories brands. This role will help shape seasonal product direction from initial insights and product briefs through assortment planning, SKU decisions, and final buy execution across regional channels and points of distribution. \n The Merchandiser will serve as a key regional advocate, partnering closely with Global Mainline Product teams and cross-functional stakeholders in Design, Marketing, Sales, and Supply Chain. The ideal candidate combines strong commercial judgment, product intuition, and analytical rigor to build compelling assortments that support profitability, consumer relevance, and brand values. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Lead merchandising coordination for go-to-market process, ensuring timely communication and alignment with cross-functional teams and seasonal calendars.\n, • Translate product insights, marketplace trends, and regional opportunities into actionable product briefs, assortment strategies, and seasonal recommendations.\n, • Support seasonal color, concept, SKU architecture, and assortment planning decisions through final buy placement.\n, • Curate and execute merchandising assortments and presentations for internal partners and external stakeholders.\n, • Partner with regional and global teams to incorporate local consumer needs and commercial opportunities into product briefs, with Head of Merchandising approval.\n, • Maintain a broad understanding of brand strategy, key initiatives, consumer targets, and regional market requirements.\n, • Use weekly sales reporting, KPI analysis, and product performance insights to support product selection, assortment adjustments, and future planning.\n, • Help ensure assortment decisions balance commercial performance, regional relevance, and brand standards.\n\n Preferred Qualifications \n\n • Experience in merchandising, assortment planning, product management, or a related consumer products role.\n, • Strong understanding of retail, wholesale, product lifecycle management, and go-to-market processes.\n, • Ability to interpret sales data, KPIs, and market insights to make informed product recommendations.\n, • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to collaborate across global and regional teams.\n, • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.\n, • Experience with apparel, accessories, bags, footwear, or lifestyle consumer brands is preferred.\n\n

Job Description Join the team at New Jersey’s largest wine and spirits distributor! At Allied Beverage Group, we’re proud of our dynamic, family-based culture and our role in keeping the beverage industry moving. If you're looking for a great company with great people—this is the place to be! Opening 1. Strategic Leadership & KPI Attainment Roles will own the ‘Play to Win’ scorecard, ensuring that our Core Selling Divisions aren't just meeting but exceeding targets. • Alignment: Will act as the primary conduit between Sales and Marketing to ensure that national strategic programs are translated into actionable, local execution., • Accountability: We will track performance with focusing on price management, shelf standards, distribution gaps along with all other critical winning opportunities for the portfolio;2. Market Execution & Merchandising Will manage and mentor our key account merchandisers to turn retail environments into supplier showcases., • The "Perfect Store": We will pursue dominance in A Retail Locations, primary shelf placement, cold box and high-traffic secondary displays., • Account Planning: Each Strategic Account will have a custom plan focused on depletions and premium brand visibility.3. Business Development & Relationship Management Growth comes from identifying opportunities and working across the full Commercial Teams to spot and capture winning on the portfolio., • Opportunity Mapping: Will analyze competitive activity and customer needs to pivot our strategy in real-time, capturing new "White Space" in both On- and Off-Premise accounts.4. Insight-Driven Strategy Data expectation to create Features and Benefits will be essential., • Performance Tracking: All promotional activity will be tracked and reported for score carding, • Feedback Loops: Will use field insights to provide "boots on the ground" feedback to the marketing teams, ensuring our next round of initiatives is even more lethal than the last., • ‘Allied Insights’: Utilize this program that provides a powerful tool to drive smarter decisions and stronger results for ‘real-world’ use cases.Responsibilities Manage KPI ‘Play to Win’ Scorecard Manage Merchandiser’s and work with Key Sales Leads to ensure priorities are attained and top of mind. • Ensure excellence across in-store execution of shelf placement, displays, cold box presence, and POS activation., • Expand distribution of priority and innovation brands., • Review and ensure Key Sales Leads are maintaining priority goals for the supplier., • Promote and maintain consistent execution of merchandising standards across different accounts. Account / Team Management and Growth Develop and execute business plans by coordinating with Merchandiser’s presenting pricing and promotional strategies and incorporating competitive insights and customer feedback. • Deliver volume, revenue, and market share targets across the portfolio., • Identify growth opportunities by presenting pricing strategies and promotional programs., • Build strong relationships with sales representatives and buyers (decision makers)., • Achieves targeted display and feature placements across team and their accounts., • Ensure KPIs are achieved according to supplier priorities for each group of accounts by team., • Coach and train Merchandiser’s to provide accurate and effective information for pricing and promotional activities., • Weekly meetings with Merchandiser’s review progress for each account they are responsible for. Sales Engagement & Stakeholder Alignment Drive consistent, high-impact engagement across all levels of the sales organization to advance priorities and deliver against the supplier's commercial scorecard. Secure physical and digital advertising placements and tie in sales. • Build and maintain daily relationships with Sales VPs, Directors, Key Account Managers, and field teams to drive alignment and execution, • Communicate and reinforce pricing, programming, and strategic initiatives to ensure strong in-market adoption, • Influence cross-functional stakeholders to unlock opportunities, remove barriers, and accelerate performance, • Partner with key accounts and internal teams to track results, share insights, and deliver against scorecard objectives Strategic Planning, Communication, and Development Direct Merchandiser’s to ensure they are executing strategy, communication, and plans for supplier priorities in each account. • Implement and execute supplier priorities with the accounts by communicating regularly and with face-to-face interactions., • Conduct regular field visits with each Merchandiser to ensure execution of standards., • Set clear KPIs and performance expectations., • Provide updates on account activities, opportunities, and performance., • Report accurate and timely updates with risks and opportunities to support decision-making and improve supplier priorities. Conduct Business Reviews and Track Performance Analyze account performance and conduct regular business reviews that tie into KPI scorecard. • Review account performance across display, shelf, and advertising activity with Merchandiser’s and accounts., • Implement quarterly and annual business reviews., • Foster a high performance, accountable, and reliable culture., • Use performance data to identify opportunities and drive account growth., • Maintain complete and accurate tracking of account activity. Qualifications • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, • 4 to 6 years of relevant sales, account management, sales planning and KPI Execution, • Strong understanding of account management, pricing strategy, and promotional planning, • Experience in beverage, alcohol, or related industry preferred, • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, • Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills, • Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities independently, • Strong presentation and communication skills, • Ability to work cross functionally and fluidly engage team to drive completion execution., • High level of organization, attention to detail, and follow through, • Diver and CRM experienceCompensation and Benefits The anticipated salary range for this position is $100,000 to $110,000, depending on qualifications such as experience, education, and skillset. In addition to salary, this role is eligible for a discretionary bonus and offers a comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plan with company match, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance Plan and more. Why You Will Love Allied Beverage Group Industry Leader – We are New Jersey’s Largest Wine and Spirits Distributor Culture – We may be a big corporation, but we are still family owned and we like to think that influences our work environment. We promote a culture based on trust, respect and collaboration State of the Art Facility – We opened a brand-new corporate office and distribution center in Elizabeth, NJ in 2019 Your Continued Growth – Our company encourages our employees to reach high, live up to their potential, and advance in their careers. We offer over 9,000 professional development courses that employees can take at any time Competitive Pay and Quality Benefits – Allied Beverage Group offers competitive pay commensurate with experience along with a comprehensive benefits package Allied Perks! – Associate recognition, discounts with several vendors and more The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug and background check for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. Allied Beverage Group participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility of all new hires in the United States. EEO and AI Disclosure Statement Allied Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics. As part of our recruitment process, Allied Beverage Group uses artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support the initial review of applications. These tools are designed to assist our recruiters in identifying qualifications and experience that align with the requirements of each role. The tools do not make hiring decisions. All final decisions are made by our recruitment team and hiring managers. We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices. If you have questions about this process or need an accommodation, please contact Human Resources. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

The mission of the Retail team is to deliver world-class client experiences. Your future starts now. Join our high-performance Retail team as we deliver Everyday Luxury to the world. We're proud to offer industry leading wages starting at $20-$30/hr with unlimited growth potential. You'll experience a world-class Retail education. We offer a comprehensive onboarding program and ongoing opportunities for continued development through exposure and experience. As a Retail Associate within our boutiques, you will be part of the team responsible for the successful delivery of extraordinary client experiences and support to maximize on sales opportunities. And, with the skills you gain in this role, the opportunities are endless from a rewarding career in Retail to continued growth and development with Aritzia. As a Boutique Associate, you will: • Support the Service Counter team to enable efficient and elevated experiences, • Support the Atelier team to enable Everyday Luxury experiences, • Curate our merchandise assortment and support a seamless retail environment As a Style Advisor, you will: • Sell clothes and earn client confidence through unparalleled styling expertise, • Deliver world-class experiences by creating meaningful, memorable moments, • Build deep and personalized connections with our clients, enhancing their loyalty and affinity to Aritzia As a Service Advisor, you will: • Welcome clients, • Match clients with their product and direct to the right Service Counter, • Prepare the product to be processed, • Efficiently and accurately process transactions, • Package product for an Everyday Luxury opening experience, • Support operations at the Service Counter As an Inventory Associate, you will: • Efficiently and accurately process incoming and outgoing shipments to and from the DC, boutique to boutique, and our clients, • Strategically place product in the backroom, • Uphold the standards of product display, • Enable seamlessly integrated cross-channel shopping experiences, • Support in the seamless operations of all aspects of the retail space across Clients, Product, Space, Risk and Operations As a Merchandiser, you will: • Ensure the efficient and accurate processing of incoming and outgoing shipments to and from the DC, boutique to boutique, and our clients, • Strategically place product on the sales floor, • Translate the product story in our boutiques, • Validate the standards of product display, • Enable seamlessly integrated cross-channel shopping experiences, • Support in the seamless operations of all aspects of the boutique space across Clients, Product, Space, Risk, and Operations Aritzia Retail Associates have: • An aspirational sense of individual style, • A commitment to learn and apply Aritzia's Values and Business and People Leadership principles, • The ability to collaborate fluently with cross-functional partners, • A commitment to quality and investing in results that add value to the business The typical hiring range for this position is $20 - $30 per hour. Aritzia's Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay-for-performance philosophy. Along with aspirational workspaces, elevated employee perks and experiences - we provide it all. Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia: • Product Discount Maybe you've heard of our famous product discount? You have now., • Aritzia Virtual Wellness Because your health, happiness, and safety matter 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, be it physical, mental, social, or financial., • Aspirational Workspace Our boutiques are specially designed to be places of beauty, creativity, and inspiration. From the product to the art to the music pumping through our top-of-the-line sound systems. It's all part of the Everyday Luxury experience you and our clients deserve. Apply online or in your local store today. Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic. Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team. We're committed to making your experience positive and transparent. Please note, our recruiters will only contact you using an @aritzia.com email address. If you receive recruitment-related messages from other domains, please disregard them.

Job DescriptionAffinity Group Retail is looking for a motivated, self‑driven Part-Time Retail Sales Merchandiser to support our ShopRite territory. This role averages 24 hours per week and is ideal for someone who enjoys independence, building relationships, and making an impact on store shelves every day. Candidates with supermarket or grocery experience will be strongly preferred. This is a large, high‑visibility territory covering approximately 70 stores, offering variety in your day and the opportunity to become a trusted partner to our retail teams. What You’ll Do As a Retail Sales Merchandiser, you’ll be a frontline ambassador for our clients’ food brands—ensuring products are ordered, well‑stocked, attractively merchandised, and positioned for success. You’ll learn the products, understand the customers, and execute the merchandising strategies that drive sales. Key Responsibilities • Travel to assigned retail locations within the territory, • Execute merchandising plans, including:, • Plan‑O‑Gram resets, • Shelf space management, • Pricing, promotional, and new item compliance, • Place weekly orders to maintain in‑stock levels and maximize sales, • Complete store visit recaps and follow‑ups, • Support and implement merchandising directives, • Build strong relationships with department staff and store managers, • Provide ongoing feedback on store performance, • Monitor and report competitor activity, • Utilize Affinity technology systems and tools effectively, • Perform additional duties as assigned Physical Requirements • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. to shoulder height, • Rotate and stock refrigerated and frozen items, • Move product in coolers, freezers, and storage areas, • Reliable transportation for daily store visits Why You’ll Love Working With Us • Monthly auto and phone allowance, • Company credit card for gas and business expenses, • Flexible schedule, • Independence in your day‑to‑day work Compensation: $21 per hour The Affinity Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. Powered by JazzHR zyk9GX5iAv

Job Description Transform and elevate the retail experience, one display at a time! ActionLink is seeking a Full-Time Retail Electronics Merchandiser to join our team for Union NJ and the surrounding area. What you will do: • Store Visits: Complete projects at major retail establishments like Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and others within an assigned radius territory, • Purpose: To turn shelves into sales magnets and drive revenue by ensuring the proper placement, assembly, maintenance, and troubleshooting of our clients' promotional product displays, • Clients: Represent innovative, global clients such as Microsoft, Samsung, T-Mobile, Dyson, Bose, Intel, and many others, • Scheduling: This position offers 30-40 hours per week. Project hours and times fluctuate, so flexibility Monday through Friday typically between 8:00am to 5:00pm is necessary for the position. No evening hours required. Available to work on Mondays through Friday and occasional weekends., • Additional Opportunities: If you can cover a larger region and travel to other outlying areas or states, there may be opportunities for additional hours, • Reporting: Submit same-day digital surveys with feedback and pictures for each completed store visit What’s in it for you? • Compensation: General merchandising projects are paid at $18.00 per hour, • Additional Technical Projects: Available at higher rates, based on need, • Health Benefits: We offer medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and life insurance plans to invest in your health and financial stability, • W2 Employment: Includes a bi-weekly pay schedule and direct deposit, • Retirement Savings: Consider our optional 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match, • Travel Reimbursement: Store-to-store drive time and mileage assistance, • Training: Paid training time is provided to prepare you for program success, • Time Off: Paid time off and paid holidays are part of the deal. Take a break and recharge! If you meet these qualifications, we’d love to connect with you! • Education: High School diploma or GED, • Retail Experience: Previous merchandising, Must be experienced in 3PL, or relevant retail experience is highly desirable, • Versatility: Ability to handle all levels of merchandising work within the assigned territory, • Attention to Detail: Ability to follow complex written instructions and display diagrams, Detail‑oriented with the ability to read planograms accurately., • Independence and Teamwork: Comfortable working independently most of the time and collaborating with a small team when needed, Flexible and a team player with a strong sense of urgency to complete projects., • Tech-ready: Access to the internet, basic hand-held tools, and a smart device with Wi-Fi/GPS capability. Access to a laptop or desktop computer is a strong plus., • Travel Ability: A valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle transportation, • Physical Ability: Must be able to stand, bend, stoop, climb ladders, and lift products weighing up to 50 lbs. without assistance We are an equal employment opportunity employer. #MERCHAPP