Onboarding Brand Merchandiser

Regular Full-Time

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $57,000.00 To $66,000.00 Annually

Join the largest privately held promotional products company in the US.

• Enjoy a competitive compensation package.
• Full benefits package that includes Education Reimbursement and 401k (with match).

The Onboarding Brand Merchandiserisresponsible for curating, sourcing, and managing branded merchandise that aligns with clients' marketing strategies and brand identity. This role serves as a strategic merchandising partner within the Corporate Program onboarding team, supporting the rapid launch of new webstores within accelerated timelines.

Operating with a high degree of autonomy, this position engages directly with client stakeholders to guide and influence product selection, balancing brand objectives, budget considerations, and operational efficiency. The Onboarding Brand Merchandiser plays a critical role in shaping merchandising outcomes during onboarding, ensuring alignment with Geiger’s preferred supplier strategy while delivering high-quality, compliant, and market-relevant product assortments.

Essential Functions

• Communicate directly with client stakeholders to understand product needs and ensure alignment with their branding and design guidelines.
• Conduct product research and collaborate with production partners to generate ideas.
• Create and present tailored product recommendations and presentations to clients, guiding and influencing product selection decisions.
• Delivering merchandising portfolio back to the Implementation Architect within the timeframe to support webstore go-live.
• Leverage Geiger’s preferred suppliers to align product selections and maximize supplier incentives.
• Negotiate program pricing (blanket quotes) and maintain the Production Partner Portal.
• Focus on maintaining healthy product margins to enhance overall program profitability.
• Manage core product collections and market-specific sub-collections, optimizing for faster time-to-market.
• Promote Geiger's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) objectives by guiding clients toward sustainable product options.
• Ensure adherence to product safety laws and Geiger’s labeling and testing requirements.
• Stay informed on industry trends and participate in relevant trade shows and conferences.
• Attend platinum vendor meetings and cultivate strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Analyze data related to product usage, sales performance, and profitability.
• Collaborate with creative teams and other departments as needed to execute merchandising plans.
• Work closely with the Sr. Client Engagement Specialist to align ongoing merchandising strategies with client needs.
• Recommend seasonal and campaign products for client approval.
• Assist the Business Development team with Requests for Proposals (RFPs) related to product selection and presentations when necessary.
• Build strong client relationships through transparent communication, expectation management, and consistent execution of agreed-upon deliverables.
• Manage client deliverables by establishing clear expectations, defining project scope, timelines, and success criteria to ensure alignment and satisfaction.
• Manage SKU counts and inventoried items against launch budgets, ensuring alignment with financial targets, inventory objectives, and product launch requirements.
• Manage all aspects of item setup and online product merchandising, including pricing, product descriptions, imagery, logo placement, and digital content creation.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in merchandising, marketing, or a related field, or 2 plus years of industry experience in areas such as pricing, supply chain management, and product sourcing.

Competencies and Skills

• Strong…