Times when growth is bad: 1) when it’s your waist size, 2) when it’s a zit, 3) when it’s the balance on your credit card. Times when growth is good: 1) when it’s your checking account, 2) when it’s your career, 3) when it’s a department at Sole Technology! Our solid lineup of brands and gear has propelled our company into an expansion unparalleled by anyone else in the industry. In plain English, we’ve got a BRAND NEW position our R&D Apparel department for a Merchandising Assistant. Check out the job description below to see if you fit the bill. Growth is good.

Summary:
Under the direction of the Merchandise Manager, assist with general merchandising roles for etnies and Altamont apparel brands.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist with Competitor Price Strategy boards and Analysis
• Responsible for distributing and collecting rep, distributor, and focus group reports
• Responsible for updating and editing 2D Concept boards for Retail and Distributor Pre-lines (includes website).
• Assist with creation of seasonal analysis reports.
• Create bi-annual price analysis for competitive brands.
• Assist with creation of Seasonal Pre-Concept meeting reports: includes SKU analysis, line plan development, category analysis, and category projections.
• Assist with research and assimilation of seasonal product briefs.
• Responsible for creating/editing PowerPoint presentations under direction of merchandise manager for the following meetings: Pre-Concept, 2D Concept Presentation, Sales Meeting Presentations, Roundtable, Creative Summit, and ‘All Hands’ when applicable.
• Responsible for inputting and updating initial margin reports for seasonal lines
• Includes monitoring accuracy of formulas, general style information, and Target Wholesales.

Qualifications:
• 2 years experience in apparel industry in production, merchandising, or logistical planning
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel / Word
• Strong working knowledge of PowerPoint / Keynote
• Adobe Illustrator (working knowledge)
• Working knowledge of both Outlook / Entourage
• Follows instructions, policies and procedures
• Communicates effectively through verbal and written transactions
• Balances team and individual responsibilities
• Prioritizes and plans work activities effectively
• Adapts to changes in work environment
• Ability to multi-task and organize multiple projects
• Work an eight (8) hour shift, if required-Type or work at a keyboard or video display terminal for an eight (8) hour shift
• Sit, stand, bend or stoop throughout the day
• Lift up to thirty (30) pounds periodically during your shift

***This is not a visual merchandising or retail position. Only applicants with relevant experience as stated above need apply.***


Sole Technology Inc. is an amazing, positive, and exciting place to work. We offer a complete benefit package, paid time off, discounts on Sole Technology brands, and fun events throughout the year. All this in addition to a casual work environment and the knowledge that you work for the best company out there! If you’ve got the background qualifications we’re looking for and the attitude to succeed with our organization, we’d love to hear from you. Please send your resume and salary history to one of the following:
EMAIL: employment@soletechnology.com
FAX: (949) 900-2771

***VERY IMPORTANT***
Make sure to CUT AND PASTE “Merchandising Assistant” into the subject line when emailing your resume, or in the text of your cover letter if faxing, to insure that it gets to the right place. Resumes without a salary history will not be considered.

*Due the volume of resumes that we receive, only applicants who have the skills that match the requirements of an available position may be contacted for an interview.