Merchandise Coordinator

Nautica

. Manage sample tracking and management throughout the entire product lifecycle, including preparing for end-of-season sample sales .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesJunior💰 $28 - $31 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills to effectively manage sample tracking and merchandising processes. Collaborates with cross-functional teams while maintaining high standards of order and communication in a fast-paced environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sample ManagementMerchandising ExperienceExcel SkillsPLM SKU Lifecycle SystemOrganizational Skills

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills

Sample TrackingSample PreparationSample PackingSKU ManagementAdministrative Tasks

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationDetail-OrientedCollaborative SkillsTime ManagementPositive Attitude

Certifications & Qualifications

College Degree

Industry Keywords

Showroom ManagementWholesale MarketInternational MarketAssortment ReviewVisual Merchandising

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage sample tracking and management throughout the entire product lifecycle, including preparing for end-of-season sample sales
Lead sample management for assortment reviews, wholesale market, and international market
Set up and break down samples for wholesale showroom and international market weeks
Request, maintain, and track sample updates and ensure corrected samples are received
Create, implement, and maintain daily organizational methods for sample closets, racks, merchandising areas, hallways, and other relevant locations
Pull samples for marketing shoots, business reviews, product knowledge, and visual reviews
Manage samples for web photography needs
Manage internal sample requests
Identify and pack samples for sample sale
Facilitate bookings, appointment flow, and rack preparation
Assist with setup and maintenance of SKUs across businesses in relevant systems
Perform administrative tasks as needed
Collaborate with marketing, visual, wholesale, international, product development, design, merchandising, and sales teams
Adhere to assortment review, market, and international week schedules

Requirements

What you’ll need

College degree
1–2 years of merchandising, showroom, or sample management experience
Highly organized and detail-oriented; maintains high standards of order
Excellent communication and collaborative skills
Ability to drive timelines and keep teams on task
Ability to maintain poise and a positive attitude in a challenging environment
Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Highly skilled in time management
Excel skills
Experience in PLM SKU lifecycle system preferred
Ability to find answers through alternate means when not provided directly
Willingness to take on other merchandising responsibilities not directly outlined
Ability to lift and transport garment samples and sample boxes
Ability to attend fittings, reviews, and seasonal meetings

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Term life insurance
Paid vacation and holidays
401(k) with Company match
Associate discount on all Catalyst Brands merchandise
Additional compensation for eligible store hourly associates working on a designated holiday