Merchandising Assistant - Rhone Apparel, Inc.
Stamford, CT
About the Job
About the Company:
Founded in 2014, Rhone is a performance lifestyle brand dedicated to championing mental fitness. Engineered for optimal style, comfort, and performance, our clothing is designed to enhance every aspect of the active individual's life. Led by brothers Nate & Ben Checketts, Rhone is fueled by a clear vision: positively impacting lives through a commitment to physical and mental fitness, inspiring community, and crafting performance-driven products. Rhone's purpose is straightforward yet impactful: to inspire those who challenge themselves in their relentless pursuit of progress. In addition to a robust E-commerce business and a strong wholesale presence, Rhone currently has 15 retail stores across the U.S., all of which are used for building community through various initiatives such as the brand's signature Mind & Muscle events.
About the role:
The Merchandising Assistant will work hand in hand with the Merchandising Team, and collaborate with the Design & Product Development/Production Team and other members of the company to help facilitate the execution of products in all categories for multiple seasons across both Men’s and Women’s businesses. The ideal candidate has keen attention to detail and a passion for clothing. The Merchandising Assistant is organized and hardworking with the ability to perform all functions of the job quickly and efficiently. They are excited to continue to learn and develop new skills with an aptitude to learn quickly and adapt in a growing environment.
What you’ll do:
Maintain the Merchandising team’s database tools, including but not limited to the product lifecycle management system (PLM), enterprise planning system (ERP), Shopify, selling templates and reports, and assortment sheets
Organize, track, and distribute samples for full product development lifecycle
Partner with the Design and Product Development teams to track & communicate changes to products throughout the development cycle by managing the daily change log
Work cross functionally with the brand marketing team to manage photoshoot assets and assist with photoshoot needs
Collaborate with operations and allocations teams to track and communicate PO deliveries
AssistMerchandising team with preparation of product and presentation documents for milestone meeting setup and takedown (Sketch Review, Line Review, Investment Review), as well as special meetings like Board Meetings and Store Manager Summits
What you’ll bring: ·
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience with a deep interest in retail merchandising/buying and a passion for product
Retail experience in apparel is a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel
Precise attention to detail, with established time management and organizational skills
Ability to maintain a high level of enthusiasm, motivation and a positive attitude in a high pressure, fast paced environment
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Capability to build strong partnerships and to work collaboratively to achieve goals, including resolving conflict to get to a decision
Ability and willingness to travel
What you’ll get:
Access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, & commuter benefits
401K
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Generous Holiday Schedule
Flexible schedule and work-from-home days
Company incentive plan
Parental Leave
Generous employee discount plus allotments
Job Type: Full Time
Reports to: Sr. Manager, Merchandising
Location: Rhone HQ, Stamford, CT - 5 days in office