Digital Merchandiser

JOB DUTIES• Responsible for planning the direction of future product lines• Managing product category(s) and multiple personnel associated with the category(s)• Responsible for planning of future product lines• Determines customers' needs and desires by specifying the research needed to obtain market information• Recommending the nature and scope of present and future product lines by reviewing product specifications and requirements; appraising new product ideas and/or product or packaging changes• Assesses market competition by comparing the company's product to competitors' products.• Responsible for having all product samples, pricing, lead times, etc. ready for product launch• Provides information for management by preparing short-term and long-term product sales forecasts and special reports and analyses; answering questions and requests.• Make sure artwork is submitted/approved before line launch• Propose new products to pitch • Brings new products to market by analyzing proposed product requirements and product development programs; preparing return-on-investment analyses; establishing time schedules with engineering and manufacturing.• Introduces and markets new products by developing time-integrated plans with sales, advertising, and production.• Determines product pricing by utilizing market research data; reviewing production and sales costs; anticipating volume; costing special and customized orders.JOB REQUIRMENTS• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Sports Marketing preferred • 1-3 years of experience within field of consumer products• Must have an understanding of US sports• Must be able to oversee and manage multiple projects and personnel• Ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines• Able to be part of a community and work in a team environment• Proficiency in the use of Windows and Microsoft Office Applications; Word, Excel, Outlook• Open to taking direction• Strong communication skills • Must be adaptable to working in a rapidly changing and evolving environment