Merchandiser – Renfro Brands – Winston-Salem, NC

Job title: MerchandiserCompany: Renfro BrandsJob description: Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Corporate Office - Winston-Salem, NC - Winston-Salem, NCPosition Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: UndisclosedTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: 1st ShiftJob Category: MarketingSummaryAt Renfro Brands, we believe a life well lived is lived in socks. As the worlds leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of quality socks and legwear products, our team has pioneered some of the most important innovations in sock manufacturing, from standardizing sock sizes to eliminating toe seams.We value trust, honesty, and mutual respect. Its how we've built success with suppliers, retailers, and customers. And its how we build our team. If you're passionate, creative, and thoughtful, there's a place for you at Renfro. To learn more about joining our tight knit team, visit us at. An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. SUMMARY:This position is responsible for ensuring that products appear in the right store, or on a website, at the appropriate time in the most appealing display.Professionally manages relationships and ensures accurate and timely communication between customer, sales, marketing and product development. Provides support to Brand Team with presentations, samples, line management and administrative functions. Serves as the lead on their assigned business, operates with discretion, and shows independent judgment, making decisions on approval of products and samples for presentation to the sales department. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES• Manage and coordinate sample life cycle from conception to production.• Directs the maintenance and updating of showroom display walls seasonally. • Supports Managers to maintain and update seasonal line plans, calendars for each brand/channel. • Researches and coordinates special projects as required to meet brand initiatives. • Serves as a liaison between Brand Management, sales, product development and merchandising teams to coordinate inputs, and investigates and resolves merchandise challenges. • Ensures merchandising accuracy in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) for assigned areas.• Develops an understanding of technical manufacturing procedures as well as customer needs in order to facilitate the execution of a profitable product. • Executes style/SKU level analysis to optimize productivity and margin. • Participates in the development of divisional policies and operating practices. • Performs other tasks as assigned by leadership. • Other duties may be assigned. • Adhere to company policies, including attendance and punctuality• Communicate with co-workers, management and others in a courteous and professional manner.• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures and instructions including but not limited to confidentiality requirements. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESNone. Could You BeThe One? PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS• Excellent attention to detail, time management skills and meeting deadlines• Positive attitude and ability to handle highly confidential information• Ability to reflect positive attitude and disciplined work ethic• Ability to work in a team• Ability to work independently• High energy level• Strong interpersonal skills• Demonstrated experience in being a self-starter• Ability to deal with internal/external customers with enthusiasm and professionalism• Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills are essential• Must possess confidence, good judgement, energy and the right personality to work in a challenging environment.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE• Preferred college degree in Fashion, Merchandising, Textiles or related field or combination of education and experience required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY• Understanding and proficiency in line development profitability management. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). • Knowledge of CAD/Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop a plus. • Knowledge of cost tracking and billing procedures. • Self-starter with proven experience in delivering results to an organization.• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Ability to work with all levels of the organization. • Must be able to work unsupervised and thrive in a stressful environment. • Knowledge and understanding of fashion, design, etc. PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Occasionally required to lift, carry and move up to 25 pounds. Close, distance and peripheral vision is required to accurately evaluate color. Consistent daily attendance required; occasional off-shift support required. Ability to travel occasionally domestically. WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Generally, will work in climate controlled office environment. • The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer at any time with or without notice. AA/EOE/Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without race, color, gender (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other protected characteristics. * Expected salary:Location: Winston-Salem, NCJob date: Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:04:58 GMTApply for the job now! Apply tot his job