Merchandising Specialist – Promotional Products

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🌽 Illinois – Remote

🌽 Illinois – Remote

💵 $50k - $70k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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HALO Branded Solutions

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

1001 - 5000 employees

💼 Consulting

📦 Logistics

📣 Marketing

💰 Private Equity Round on 2016-01

Consulting • Logistics • Marketing

HALO Branded Solutions is a company specializing in branded merchandise and promotional products to enhance brand engagement and recognition. They offer a variety of services including custom kitting, company stores, holiday gifting, and creating employee welcome kits. In addition, HALO provides solutions for employee recognition and incentives through tailored programs that align with company cultures. The company also focuses on creating brand ambassadors through company uniforms and branded apparel. HALO serves a wide range of industries by providing creative services, technology solutions, and logistics support to capture and maintain the attention of clients and employees. Their commitment to sustainability and impactful experiences is central to their operations.

📋 Description

• Develop, source, and execute strategic product assortments aligned with client needs for e-commerce and catalog promotional products • Drive sales, conversion rate, and profitability for SKUs and categories • Serve as brand ambassador and expert on brand guidelines, marketing campaigns, product trends, and industry competition • Use reporting and analysis to communicate business trends and SKU-level performance • Conduct quarterly internal and competitive analyses and recommend action steps • Coordinate with internal and external cross-functional partners and establish work-back calendars for product launches • Prepare PowerPoint presentations, costing information, and specification samples for client meetings • Manage vendor sourcing, product development, and cost negotiations while meeting target margins and price tiers • Own the sample order process and account sample budget from start to finish • Attend promotional product trade shows and supplier presentations to maintain expertise on supply chain capabilities and product trends • Collaborate with the Creative Team on trend presentations, product mockups, web photography, and related design needs • Create and maintain item bills of materials, approved proofs, product copy, size charts, and web-ready photography for Operations • Support Account Executives and Marketing at client-owned events such as tradeshows, pop-up shops, and national sales meetings

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business or related field, or equivalent combination of 5 years experience and education • 3+ years experience within the Promotional Products industry • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint • Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills • Ability to build strong vendor partnerships • Strong negotiation and strategic planning skills • Excellent business math skills, including working knowledge of gross margin and assortment planning • Strong presentation skills and ability to articulate and sell concepts to internal and external business teams • Detail oriented with strong organizational skills and ability to deliver accurately under deadlines • Ability to work independently under minimal supervision and collaboratively in a dynamic team environment • Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and well-reasoned judgment • Proven ability to provide outstanding client service • Curious, flexible and good humored with a positive “can do” attitude • Ability to give, receive and respond positively to constructive feedback • Must be able to travel multiple times a year to trade shows, pop-up shop installs, and similar events

🏖️ Benefits

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance coverage • Voluntary Benefits • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan • Health Savings Accounts (HSA) • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) • Career advancement and internal promotion opportunities • Leadership opportunities and access to HALO’s global network • Recognition awards convertible into gift cards, trips, concert tickets, and merchandise • Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities