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Posted: 06/26/20252025-06-262025-08-11Employment Type:ContractJob Category:MarketingJob Number: 634632Is job remote?: No
Job Description
Merchandising Manager
Location: Hybrid in Cupertino, CA (onsite Tues - Thurs) Duration: 6 months Pay: up to $60.43/hour, DOE
The Planet Group is looking for an Merchandising Manager to join our well-known Fortune 500 client on a 6-month contract. This role will work 40 hours per week and will be hybrid in Cupertino, CA, working onsite Tuesday-Thursday.
Merchandising Manager Responsibilities:
Define the assortment of third party accessories for the client's stores.
Partner with vendors to develop products optimized for the client's ecosystem, meeting the same exacting standards the client holds its own products to.
Drive the commercial performance of the assortment, using detailed analytics and qualitative research.
Balance multiple priorities and build productive internal and external relationships with key business partners across the business.
Partner with Product Marketing and Field teams to identify emerging trends and product categories which could drive growth incremental to the client’s own assortment.
Develop special edition, exclusive products for global and local campaigns
Partner with technical teams (Engineering, Developer Relations, MFI) to ensure third party products effectively elevate the experience of key technologies and services.
Own the product lifecycle management from initial forecasting to end of life.
Understand and share insights which can drive the performance of the client's own accessory products and effectively communicate opportunity to internal partners.
Contribute to an inclusive environment through respecting each other’s differences and having the curiosity to learn.
Merchandising Manager Qualifications:
4+ years proven experience in buying, merchandising or product development.
Strong data analysis skills with Excel/Numbers proficiency.
Experience delivering against targets and managing a P&L.
Skilled partnership manager experience with the ability to develop relationships at all levels including senior management.
Experience leading senior level relationships with external vendors and internal partners.
Excellent collaboration skills, ability to partner with diverse technical and creative teams across the world.
Experience presenting complex topics to senior leadership.
Excellent time management, multi-tasking, organizational, and communication skills (both verbal and written).
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The Planet Group and our companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.
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