Merchandising and Events Associate

4 weeks ago


Baxter, United States Qualified Staffing Full time
Job Summary

Qualified Staffing is seeking a highly skilled Merchandising and Events Associate to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of building strategic relationships with internal and external customers, as well as experience in managing budgets, negotiating with vendors, and evaluating spending.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Set and manage budgets for merchandising and display needs
  • Partner with vendors to negotiate best pricing, lead-times, and terms
  • Evaluate spending and seek ways to improve and enhance the quality of products purchased
  • Manage timelines and stage gates related to fixture projects
  • Assist in sourcing new and alternative products and/or reliable vendors
  • Partner with procurement to conduct strategic sourcing projects
  • Maintain electronic vendor files
  • Own relationships with promotional material vendors
  • Manage production partners
  • Work with fixture vendors on design and sampling
  • Maintain and manage vendor relationships
  • Review prototypes and align with creative team
  • Assist with planning and implementing new product releases
  • Organize and maintain sample collections
  • Collaborate with operations on sample production
  • Review and modify tech/spec sheet information
  • Collaborate with brand manager on packaging needs
  • Develop and manage go-to-market launch kits
  • Review orders with management
  • Facilitate joint meetings
  • Assist in developing new fixtures
  • Spearhead existing display fixture obstacles
  • Showroom sample ownership
  • Collaborate with marketing department on photography organization
  • Conduct short- and long-term planning and management for events and sales
  • Develop and manage events budget
  • Build relationships with events vendors
  • Own and manage company events calendar
  • Work directly with sales and marketing team members
  • Serve as project manager and on-site assistant for larger events
  • Added point of contact for event partners
  • Works with demand gen team and broader marketing team
  • Manages portable/pop-up booths
  • Serves as project manager for user conferences

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in related profession
  • 1-2 years of product development/coordination experience
  • Experience managing multiple projects with deadlines
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite and Adobe Photoshop
  • Strong communication and organizational skills
  • Ceramic tile experience preferred
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Creative and innovative thinking skills
  • Knack for artistic design preferred

Competencies:

  • Detail-oriented and highly organized
  • Ability to wear many hats
  • Ability to work with diverse global teams
  • Self-starter with a positive attitude
  • Willingness to travel
  • Service-oriented style with professional presentation skills
  • Ability to improve the bottom line
  • Clear and concise written and verbal communication skills
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills

Physical Demands:

  • Able to work in variable temperatures
  • Lift up to 50 lbs
  • Bend, sit, or stand for long periods of time
  • Domestic travel up to 30%


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