Action Products Worldwide · 2 days ago
Merchandise Manager
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$70K/yr - $90K/yr
3+ years expAction Products Worldwide is a fast-growing importer and distributor of general consumer merchandise, serving major retailers across the U.S. They are seeking a Merchandising Manager / Buyer Support to work closely with ownership and the sales team on product selection, assortment execution, and retail account support. The role involves hands-on exposure to product strategy, pricing, vendor management, and retail execution in a fast-paced environment.
International Trade & Development
Hiring Manager
Jason Levine
Responsibilities
Support product selection, assortment planning, and merchandising strategy across multiple categories
Partner with ownership and sales executives on product decisions, pricing, and customer presentations
Prepare line sheets, assortment decks, and product presentations for retail partners
Coordinate product samples, costing, pricing, and margin analysis
Manage item setup, inventory tracking, and order flow using NetSuite (ERP/CRM)
Support customer quotes, item maintenance, and follow-ups throughout the sales cycle
Liaise with vendors, logistics teams, and customers to ensure accurate and timely order fulfillment
Assist with trade show preparation, catalog development, and line launches
Analyze sales performance, customer feedback, and product results to inform future assortments
Handle ad hoc projects in support of company ownership and senior leadership
Qualification
Required
3+ years of experience as a Buyer, Assistant Buyer, or Merchandising professional
Strong understanding of product lifecycle, costing, pricing, and margin
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
Advanced proficiency in Excel; comfort working with ERP systems (NetSuite a plus)
Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally
Comfortable in a hands-on, fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment
Ability to work on-site in New York City (hybrid flexibility after onboarding)
Preferred
Experience in off-price, value, mass, or high-volume retail strongly preferred
Benefits
Bonus opportunity
Paid time off
Monday–Friday schedule
Opportunity for growth as the company continues to expand
Flexible schedule
On-the-job training
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Company
Action Products Worldwide
We are a multigenerational, family-owned business with offices in New York and across Asia, giving us a truly global footprint and making us one of the few fully vertically integrated importers in the industry.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase