SanMar · 1 day ago
Merchandiser, Purchased Retail Brands
Issaquah, WA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$80K/yr - $115K/yr
1+ years expSanMar is a company focused on retail apparel business, seeking a Merchandiser for their Purchased Retail Brands. This role involves building brand partnerships and leading product strategies while collaborating with various internal teams to ensure successful product launches.
ApparelFashionProduct DesignRetail
Responsibilities
Act as SanMar’s primary contact for retail brand partners, maintaining clear and collaborative communication
Build strong, long-term relationships with retail brand partners to ensure alignment on objectives, compliance, and mutual business success
Facilitate pricing negotiations, recommendations, and conflict resolution with brand partners
Identify growth opportunities and new product potential across retail brands and premium product categories
Apply deep understanding of product, delivery, and pricing needs across key markets, consumer groups, and channels
Analyze sales and marketplace data to identify trends, inform assortment strategy, and support category growth
Partner with category management and planning to achieve revenue and margin goals
Contribute to financial analysis and provides insights to improve profitability and operational efficiency
Track performance and provides actionable recommendations that drive growth and support SanMar’s long-term objectives
Communicate SanMar’s product and assortment strategies with retail brand partners and internal cross-functional teams
Recommend product positioning and develops seasonal line plans with brand partners
Champion product positioning with marketing and sales throughout the go-to-market process, including web, catalog, and other marketing materials
Maintain line planning, pricing, and product creation documentation including silhouette, color, fit, and pricing strategy
Integrate marketplace trends and consumer insights into seasonal concepts and assortment planning
Review and approve style details, CADs, and brand prototypes to ensure products align with SanMar’s communicated needs and standards
Create and deliver clear, impactful presentations for internal reviews, leadership, brand partners, and sales teams
Manage the preparation, coordination, and proofing of sales tools including catalogs, product guides, and meeting decks
Plan SKU-level assortments to balance productivity, inventory, and profitability
Perform other duties as assigned
Comply with all policies and standards
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Merchandising or related field or equivalent experience
1-3 years of relevant experience in apparel product or merchandising experience
Strong knowledge of product design, fabrication, pricing architecture, and brand positioning across managed brands
Proven merchandising skills and understanding of the product creation process
Strong analytical and organizational skills with solid business and financial acumen
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and functions
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
Life insurance
Short/long-term disability coverage
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Pet insurance
Company
SanMar
SanMar is a promotional apparel and wholesale supplier provides superior services and products.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
P
Paul Whyatt
Chief Financial Officer
J
Jennifer Larson
Chief People Officer
Recent News
2025-10-21
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