Merchandise Coordinator, Fragrance

Aquent is proud to partner with a leading global retailer renowned for its innovative approach to beauty and a commitment to delivering exceptional client experiences. This company is at the forefront of the industry, constantly evolving to bring the latest and most sought-after products to market. Joining their dynamic team means contributing to a vibrant culture that values creativity, precision, and strong partnerships, directly impacting how millions discover and engage with their favorite brands.

Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of beauty merchandising and play a pivotal role in bringing new products to life? We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented individual to join a fast-paced team, where your contributions will directly influence product launches, optimize client experiences, and strengthen crucial brand relationships. This is an incredible opportunity to be at the heart of product innovation, ensuring that every new item makes a seamless and impactful debut, delighting clients and driving business success.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate with brands and the Merchant team to meticulously manage deliverables and timelines for new product launches, ensuring all assets and product information are accurate and timely.
• Drive product and asset updates in close partnership with brands, optimizing the client experience and supporting key business objectives.
• Oversee the creative review process for an assigned brand portfolio, guaranteeing accurate product representation across all client-facing channels.
• Manage day-to-day product assortment, including precise data entry, product setup, updates, and ongoing maintenance.
• Generate weekly and monthly cross-functional reports and provide essential reporting support to Merchants, aiding in business monitoring and enhancing brand relationships.
• Coordinate the request, organization, and tracking of product samples and comps from brands for various cross-functional projects and business requirements.
• Provide comprehensive administrative support to the Merchant team, encompassing calendar management, meeting coordination, agenda preparation, and other team needs.
• Cultivate robust relationships with brand partners and cross-functional teams, ensuring clear communication of updates, priorities, and next steps.
• Effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines within a dynamic environment, consistently maintaining high accuracy and meticulous attention to detail.
• Proactively identify and implement opportunities to enhance processes and operational efficiencies across the business.

What You'll Bring (Must-Have Qualifications):

• 1-2 years of professional experience in merchandising, retail, or a related field.
• A college degree or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and project management skills, with a proven ability to prioritize multiple projects, launches, and deadlines effectively.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a steadfast commitment to maintaining accurate product, asset, and reporting information.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, coupled with the ability to build and nurture strong relationships with brands and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the capability to work with and organize large data sets efficiently.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a keen eye for identifying opportunities for process and operational improvements.
• Proven adaptability to changing priorities and the capacity to thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative work environment.
• A proactive and curious mindset, with a genuine interest in beauty, brands, products, and emerging industry trends.
• The ability to clearly and effectively communicate complex information and ideas.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Nice-to-Have Qualifications:

• Prior experience within the beauty industry.