Merchandising Assistant
Colony Brands, Inc.

Job Description

Join Our Dynamic Team at Colony Brands, Inc.!

Are you ready to launch your career with one of North America's most innovative and successful direct marketing and e-Commerce giants? Colony Brands, Inc. has transformed from a premier mail-order cheese company into a vibrant hub of diverse brands and products, from chic apparel to cutting-edge kitchen appliances. We're a private, customer-focused business with deep roots in Monroe, WI, and we're on the hunt for passionate Merchandising Assistants to join our home, apparel and hardgoods divisions!

What You'll Do:
As a Merchandising Assistant, you'll be at the forefront of our dynamic catalog merchandising team, playing a pivotal role in supporting our product assortments. Get ready to dive into a variety of exciting tasks that will keep you engaged and challenged every day:
✨ Support Product Development:
• Assist in building out product assortments, sampling, and development activities.
• Facilitate product sample reviews and approvals, and communicate modifications to internal teams.
• Test products for performance capabilities.
✨ Support Catalog & Copy Development:
• Help Category Merchandise Managers prepare product information in Lago for catalogs.
• Ensure accuracy of assortment/catalog information and maintain data integrity.
✨ In-Season Product Management:
• Review, analyze, and respond to customer comments and reviews.
• Perform alternate item research and make recommendations to Brand Merchandising.
✨ Performance Analysis:
• Collect and analyze past and current season performance data.
• Research competitive trends and pricing.

Ready to make your mark with us? Apply now and be part of a team that's been making waves since 1926!

Qualifications

What It Takes:
We're looking for a cross-functional superstar with top-notch communication skills who can adapt to changing priorities and has a keen eye for detail. Plus, you bring:
• Relevant business or internship experience.
• Extensive knowledge of MS Office and Windows applications, especially Excel.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong multi-tasking skills and the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and projects.
• Quick mastery of merchandising software (Lago) and internally created mainframe systems.

About Us

Colony Brands, Inc. is one of North America's largest, multi-channel, direct-marketing companies. The company maintains an extensive portfolio of affiliates, brands, and products ranging from cheese and petit fours to apparel and kitchen appliances, while maintaining its roots as a private, customer-centric business based in Monroe, WI. We're financially sound, yet our success is not just defined by our profits; it's about living our Core Values, giving our employees the opportunity for growth and providing a better place to live and work! To that end, Colony Brands generously supports the communities we work in and offer many benefits and programs that support the well-being of our employees.

Benefits Details

Colony Brands is not just about growing our profits - We are about giving our employees the opportunity for growth and providing a better place to live and work. We also offer our employees many great rewards in addition to monetary compensation: