ASSISTANT MERCHANDISER - Hybrid

We are hiring an Assistant Merchandiser to join a top entertainment company in Orlando, FL. This is a 9-month contract role with potential to extend. This is a hybrid role and will be in office Monday – Thursday, Fridays remote. Responsibilities: Assist in creating the product strategy for a collection of products or initiatives for Plush, Trading, Consumables and Magic Bands 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 Prepare and maintain catalog of merchandise by quarter (photobooks) Achieve our diversity and inclusion goals through professional growth Assist with other Merchandising team projects as needed Required Qualifications: 1 years of progressive experience in Product or Brand 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 and brand 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 to detail; proactive, with strong follow through skills Demonstrated positive attitude with the ability to be responsive to feedback and pivot based on changing organization priorities Demonstrated personal initiative skills in the workplace, with willingness to learn new skills and processes