Location
Kissimmee, FL | United States
Job description
Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
We are seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to work on Parks site specific categories in softlines and hardlines! This individual will assist in creating the product strategy for a collection of products or initiatives for Parks Site Specific Category in the development of highest quality, consumer focused, trend-right product lines across Disney Parks.
In this role, you will report to the Brand Merchandising Manager.
This role is located in Kissimmee, FL.
What You Will Do
- Assist in creating the product strategy for a collection of products or initiatives for Parks Site Specific categories
- Research, organize findings, assemble input from key partners and prepare presentation decks, briefs and recaps for key milestone meetings
- Establish perspective on what’s working and why to consistently improve product line
- Demonstrated passion for consumer and product trends
- Deliver all item set up information within designated global systems across vertical channels
- Attend cross functional team meetings to assist with the input/output of communication
- Coordinate samples among key partners and room set ups for product showcases
- Manage updates and maintenance of the Brand Range Plan
- Prepare and maintain catalog of merchandise by quarter (photobooks)
- Achieve our diversity and inclusion goals through professional growth
- Assist with other park site specific team projects as needed
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 0-1 years of progressive experience in Product or Merchandising
- Interest in building a product line for a category or categories of business
- Strategic thinker with the ability to drive execution against a plan
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain relationships with key partners
- Strong Team Player – The ability to build & foster collaborative partnerships across functions & departments
- Well-developed verbal and written Communication Skills
- Passion for retail and Disney parks
- Flexible and adaptable with a demonstrated ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines in a fast paced environment
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills with ability to prioritize workload and concurrently manage multiple projects
- High level of attention to detail; proactive, with strong follow through skills
- Demonstrated positive attitude with the ability to be responsive to feedback and pivot based on changing organization priorities
- Demonstrated personal initiative skills in the workplace, with willingness to learn new skills and processes
Preferred Qualifications
Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide. Learn more about our benefits and perks at
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