Merchandiser

Sales Support Assistant

A world-class organization is seeking a motivated, organized Sales Support Assistant to join its team in Plainsboro, NJ. The ideal candidate has strong Excel skills, pays close attention to detail, and can work effectively both independently and collaboratively. This role supports product assortment, marketing, and vendor management.

Work arrangement: Onsite, traditional business hours

Responsibilities

Review and update core brand product assortments on the company portal.

Complete and upload detailed Excel product sheets for core SKUs.

Learn and use the company’s proprietary reporting and fulfillment system.

Add and maintain vendor and brand information in the company CRS.

Manage product assortment details, including marketing copy, pricing, inventory, images, and program placement.

Communicate with brand and vendor contacts to obtain assortment updates.

Create and maintain product marketing copy.

Enter and maintain brand pricing changes.

Coordinate with vendors to resolve overages, discrepancies, and damaged goods, including managing returns to vendors.

Anticipate the needs of the Merchandising and Sales Support teams and follow up consistently.

Partner with the Marketing team to provide information and product samples as needed.

Communicate professionally and clearly with internal teams, vendors, and customers.

Qualifications

Experience in business administration, marketing, or a related field.

Strong Excel skills, including formulas, tables, and pivot tables.

Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent organizational and time-management skills.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Opportunity to contribute to a growing company in a fast-paced environment.

Collaborative and supportive workplace.

Opportunities for professional development and growth.