Corporate Merchandiser

Gulfstream Aerospace

(Savannah, Georgia)
Full Time Travel Required
Job Posting Details
About Gulfstream Aerospace
Roy Grumman, co-founder of Grumman Aircraft Engineering Corporation, proposed the development of a purpose-built business aircraft at World War II’s end.
Summary
The Corporate Merchandiser is responsible for providing branded promotional merchandise contributing to employee engagement, organizational initiatives and product sales. Position will manage all aspects of the internal supply chain of promotional marketing merchandise.
Responsibilities
* Manage internal company promotional website to include monitoring sales volume, inspecting inventory levels, promoting and budgeting of a balanced selection of merchandise based on customer requirements. * Identify current trends and seasonal changes in order to predict future demands and maintain a reasonable inventory level. Responsible for gathering information and gaining knowledge through continual product research, attending trade shows, seminars, supplier meetings and maintaining open lines of internal communication. * Provide monthly marketing updates to internal customers by executing special promotional campaigns; introduce these campaigns through departmental meetings, email newsletters and other diverse methods of communication to generate awareness, enthusiasm and education of brand assets. * Liaison to five company store locations to include contract negotiations, facility maintenance, brand management and overall internal and external customer service. * Oversee external fulfillment warehouse vendor by conducting annual inventory audits, monitoring customer satisfaction and continually reviewing possibilities for cost reduction. * Proactively evaluate domestic and international suppliers to establish and maintain effective positive working relationships to ensure the highest quality of goods and services are provided at the best negotiated cost. * Prepare proposals to include price quotes, merchandise images and product descriptions as generally requested by internal customers and Design Services. * Monitor costs to assure budgets are maintained; process invoices; compile budget recaps and make budget recommendations to Design Services and internal customer base. * Collaborate to fulfill opportunities supporting employee engagement and corporate Continuous Improvement Objectives. **Additional Functions:** * Must be flexible with scheduling and possible overtime requirements. * Able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. * Limited travel required in order to gain the required industry knowledge. * Liaison with organizational management to develop branded solutions for internal initiatives. * Performs other duties as assigned.
Ideal Candidate
* Bachelors degree in Marketing or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. * 5 years of relevant work experience. * Proven experience in marketing design, advertising or brand initiatives preferred. **Unique Skills:** * Position involves both oversight of employee store and internal high-end premiums/branded gifts program. The corporate merchandiser will be responsible for execution of merchandising strategies for internal and external customers. * A strong understanding of branding, luxury brands and an ability to apply and adhere to branding standards as they apply to branded goods is required. * Experience owning, running or managing a retail store highly preferred. * A passion for staying abreast of the latest and upcoming fashion trends is important. * Candidate should be an experienced buyer with a history of successful retail sales. * Candidate will be required to research, source and provide oversight of production of custom branded goods. Existing relationships with high-end hard and soft goods vendors is a plus. **Other Requirements:** * A credit history check from a national credit bureau will be conducted for all candidates for this position including new hires and current employees seeking promotion or transfer. * Excellent sourcing network with innovative mind, strong planning abilities and an acute market sense. * Must be detail-oriented, patient, flexible, responsible and resourceful. * Proven computer literacy with working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite(Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Access and Outlook), Lotus Notes, Adobe Acrobat * Highly motivated team player with strong leadership skills; willing to share resourceful information * Able to manage projects by developing tasks, timelines, and monitoring progress of projects which require multi-tasking with excellent organizational skills and firm deadlines

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