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Job Location drjobs

Minneapolis, MN - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 50000 - 60000

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

MERCHANDISING ASSOCIATE
ABOUT YOU:
As a Merchandising Associate at Jostens youll play a key role in shaping our product stories across fashion jewelry accessories gifting and paper goods. From trend research to product development youll help bring fresh inspiring collections to life while supporting a creative engaging and fast-paced team.
YOU WILL:
  • Assist.Support the Merchandising team in product development sample tracking and seasonal line planning.
  • Update.Maintain product databases SKU creation and item set-up in PLM or related systems.
  • Develop.Participate in trend research and competitive analysis to support assortment strategy.
  • Connect.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Product Development Creative Sourcing and eCommerce) to support product launches and ensure data in managing timelines follow-ups and vendor communications to ensure on-time deliverables.
  • Strengthen.Analyze sales data and support forecasting inventory planning and business recaps.
  • Help.Assist with visual line sheets style guides and presentation materials using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign Illustrator Photoshop).
YOU HAVE:
  • Experience.13 years of experience in merchandising buying product development or related field. Preferred experience in jewelry accessories gifting or paper products.
  • Education.Bachelors degree in Fashion Merchandising Design Business or related field preferred.
  • Passion.An excitement for product and an eye for design especially within fashion jewelry/accessories or lifestyle/gifting categories.
  • Technical Skills.Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs pivot tables etc.) and Adobe Creative Suite (particularly InDesign and Illustrator). Preferred familiarity with PLM systems or merchandising tools is a plus.
  • Attention to Detail.Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time-management skills. Preferred strong visual and creative sensibility with a commercial mindset.
  • Great Communication Skills.Ability to communicate with business units.
LOVE WHERE YOU WORK:
  • We care about your health. We offer competitive healthcare (health dental vision coverage) in addition to voluntary benefits including home and car insurance pet insurance flexible spending account amongst many more.
  • We invest in your future. Our 401K plan has immediate vesting so you can start saving for retirement right away.
  • We believe in flexibility. We offer a hybrid schedule with on-site work 3 days a week.
  • We want you to unplug when needed. We believe in taking your time off without guilt and offer accrued paid time off and company paid holidays. *For Washington residents you will receive 13 vacation days 8 paid sick leave 8 company paid holidays and family paid leave.
  • We care about your development. We support tuition reimbursement after 6 months of service.
  • We believe in pay transparency. The salary range is $50000 to $60000.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 31 2025.
ABOUT US:
Jostens leads the student commemoration market and has been serving local communities for over 125 years. We work with thousands of K-12 schools colleges and universities each year and have the honor of partnering with beloved sports teams and esteemed organizations across the country. Our iconic products like yearbooks letter jackets class jewelry and championship rings keep meaningful traditions alive and inspire millions of people to celebrate their unique stories milestone moments and biggest accomplishments every year. We have 13 first-class facilities across the globe from North America to the Caribbean. Watch a short video about us here.
Our Merchandising team drives the ideation and development of a product offering that supports our consumers; educators parents and students alike in celebrating their achievement with team is comprised of several product categories including jewelry stationery graduation regalia apparel and celebratory highly collaborative group works directly with Marketing Sales Digital & Operations in business decision-making and strategy decisions to support product members are expected to be immersed in consumer data direct and indirect competitive landscape and relevant product trends. We proudly manufacture a large majority of our products in the USA by Jostens owned and operated factories. This team is the driver of the development process and decision making whilst working side by side with our sourcing team to make the best purchasing and development decisions for the overall success of our team is directly related to a culture of cross-team collaboration. Jostens allows for a hybrid work setting that focuses on creating professional and personal development. We cant wait to show you what our team has to offer at Jostens!

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