Assistant Account Manager, Merchandising

Overview

Placement Type:

N/A

Salary:

$27.60-30.67 Hourly

up to $30.67/hr

Start Date:

ASAP

Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Assistant Account Manager to support our beauty client's brand. This role is responsible for managing seasonal assortments, maintaining internal systems, and enabling seamless cross-functional execution across merchandising, visual merchandising, and brand initiatives.

This position is ideal for a professional with 2-3 years of experience in retail, merchandising, or brand support who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. The role reports directly to the Account Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Assortment Planning & Merchandising Support

Support the creation and maintenance of seasonal retail assortments and in-store animations across Retail Merchandising and Visual Merchandising

Ensure assortment accuracy, alignment, and readiness for key launches and updates

Systems & Data Management

Manage SKU creation and ongoing maintenance across internal systems, ensuring accuracy and timely execution

Maintain data integrity across merchandising platforms and tools

Cross-Functional Coordination

Partner with merchandising, visual merchandising, and brand teams to communicate updates, changes, and timelines

Support cross-functional alignment to ensure smooth execution of brand initiatives

Presentation & Communication

Develop and maintain presentations, decks, and materials for internal and cross-functional meetings

Support communication of assortment strategies and key business updates

Reporting & Analysis

Conduct ad hoc analyses and reporting to support growth-driving initiatives and business decision-making

Assist in tracking performance and identifying opportunities for optimization

General Brand Support

Provide day-to-day support to the brand team as needed

Assist with ongoing initiatives, special projects, and operational tasks

Working Conditions

Ability to clearly communicate information and ideas to a variety of stakeholders

Hybrid work environment: 2-3 days onsite per week

Ability to travel as needed

Qualifications

Experience

2-3 years of relevant professional experience in a retail, merchandising, or brand support role

Technical Skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Experience with merchant systems or data management tools preferred

Education

Bachelor's Degree required

Core Competencies

Project Management: Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver on time

Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills

Prioritization & Time Management: Effectively balances competing deadlines

Problem Solving: Identifies issues and proposes solutions

Project Delivery: Executes with accuracy and attention to detail

Influence & Collaboration: Ability to partner cross-functionally and drive alignment

Why This Role

Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in merchandising, assortment planning, and brand operations

Exposure to cross-functional teams across a leading beauty organization

Strong growth potential within a dynamic, fast-paced environment

**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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