Product Merchandiser

Job Title: Product MerchantLocation: Cupertino, CA 95014 (Hybrid client 3 days onsite)Duration: 5+ Months Assignment Description:Client is looking for a skilled merchant who can balance multiple priorities and build productive internal and external relationships with key business partners including developer relations, product marketing, industrial design, marcom, engineering, and operations while contributing to an inclusive environment through respecting each other's differences and having the curiosity to learn.Define the assortment of third-party accessories for the Client Store and Online Store.Partners with vendors to develop products optimized for the Client ecosystem, meeting the same exacting standards the client holds its own products too.Partner with Product Marketing and Field teams to identify emerging trends and product categories that could drive growth incremental to the client's assortment.Developing 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 client technologies and services.Drive the commercial performance of the assortment, using detailed analytics and qualitative research.Ownership of product lifecycle management from initial forecasting to end of life.Understand and share insights that can drive the performance of the Client's own accessory products and effectively communicate the opportunity to internal partners.Minimum Qualifications: 4+ years of 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.Preferred Qualifications: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, and ability to partner with diverse technical and creative teams across the world.Experience presenting complex topics to senior leadership.Strong familiarity with client ecosystems and the iOS App Store.Excellent time management, multi-tasking, organizational, and communication skills (both verbal and written).

Created: 2025-05-24