Assistant Merchandiser

We are hiring an Assistant Merchandiser to join a top entertainment company in Kissimmee, FL. This freelance position will run for 5 months with potential to extend and will be fully onsite in their Kissimmee office. - Pay Rate: $25/HR- $30/HR Responsibilities: - Assist in creating the product strategy for a collection of products or initiatives for Special Events & Premium Experiences Product - Research, organize findings, assemble input from key partners and prepare presentation decks, briefs and recaps for key milestone meetings - Establish perspective on what’s working and why to consistently improve product line - Demonstrated passion for consumer and product trends - Deliver all item set up information within designated global systems across vertical channels - Attend cross functional team meetings to assist with the input/output of communication - Coordinate samples among key partners and room set ups for product showcases - Manage updates and maintenance of the Product Lifecycle Management system - Achieve our diversity and inclusion goals through professional growth - Assist with other team projects as needed Required Qualifications: - 1-2 years of progressive experience in Product or Merchandising - Interest in building a product line for a category or categories of business - Strategic thinker with the ability to drive execution against a plan - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain relationships with key partners - Strong Team Player – The ability to build & foster collaborative partnerships across functions & departments - Well-developed verbal and written communication Skills - Passion for retail merchandising - Flexible and adaptable with a demonstrated ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines in a fast paced environment - Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize workload and concurrently manage multiple projects - High level of attention t