DESCRIPTION

Position Overview:

The Merchandising Assistant is a unique entry-level role within our Business Development/Merchandising team, which sources and selects products for our subscription boxes and eCommerce shop. The Assistant will be involved in supporting the end-to-end merchandising process, but also will be expected to work on high-impact strategic projects.

What you will do:

• Support the product purchasing and box finalization process, including:
  • Creating purchase orders and confirming with manufacturing partners
  • Ensuring on-time product delivery
  • Creating in-box experience materials
  • Communicating with partners to respond to questions or concerns
  • Managing the samples and imaging process
  • Onboarding new partners
• Manage inventory to expand ecommerce sales
  • Optimize inventory turns using quantitative and qualitative data
  • Create opportunities for excess inventory
• Maintain accurate product details within our Product Information Management system
• Assist the Business Development team with other strategic initiatives

What will make you successful:

• Knowledge of fishing tackle.
• Ability to adapt to different working and communication styles
• Ability to make progress independently
• Drive to proactively improve processes and performance
• Persistence in following through with initiatives
• Comfort in working in an unpredictable environment that sometimes results in multiple plan changes over the course of a day
• Interest in any of the following: eCommerce, startups, outdoor sports

What makes this a special opportunity:

• This is an excellent role for a candidate looking to enter business development or merchandising
• We are a small team that places a lot of emphasis on coaching and professional development
• We are a dynamic early-stage startup with tons of momentum (ranked #435 on the 2017 Inc. 500 list of the fastest growing private companies)
• We place a premium on building a great culture made up of great people
• You will work with and learn from experienced leaders who have a track record of building successful companies
• We are based in Chicago’s West Loop (one of the best restaurant neighborhoods in the world), with easy access to all major public transportation system

REQUIREMENTS

What experience you need:

• Knowledge of fishing tackle required.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail while balancing multiple priorities
• Experience with analyzing data
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word
• Excellent listening, verbal, written and communication skills
• Experience in ecommerce and fishing a plus
• Ability to adapt to different working and communication styles
• Ability to make progress independently
• Drive to proactively improve processes and performance
• Persistence in following through with initiatives
• Comfort in working in an unpredictable environment that sometimes results in multiple plan changes over the course of a day
• Interest in any of the following: ecommerce, startups, outdoor sports

BENEFITS

• Competitive Medical Dental and Vision insurance.
• 401(k)
• Ability to work from home if there is a need. - (Not a remote opportunity)
• Flexible working hours.
• "Take what you need" vacation policy.