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Ariat International

3mo ago

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Hospitality & Retail
  • San Leandro

Requirements

  • Adapts quickly to change and growth.
  • Maintains a professional and collaborative work environment with others.
  • Requires problem-solving skills through gathering information and feedback from management and team members.
  • Ability to multitask and adjust to shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Possesses and executes exceptional organizational and communication skills.
  • Exhibits exceptional writing skills.
  • Works within a collaborative Team Environment.
  • Maintains Exceptional Interpersonal skills.
  • Critical thinking and strategic planning needed to execute Principal Duties of position.
  • Complies with company policies and procedures.
  • Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
  • Knowledge of western industry is a plus, but not necessary.
  • Interest in product merchandising and fashion preferred

Responsibilities

  • Product Strategy:
  • Maintaining and updating all merchandising-related documents and logs produced and/or utilized by the product manager.
  • Managing product samples for the Product Manager
  • Assisting PM team with pricing, margin-related initiatives and accuracy of all printed & online materials.
  • Coordinating and executing in Packaging for the Product Manager
  • Gathering market data via selling reports, industry publications, events, and shows to help identify and expand on Ariat market opportunities.
  • Supporting Product Manager in creating the strategy to present to product teams including: product boards, focus groups, event participation, competitive pricing analysis, and customer profiles.
  • Taking notes at all meetings to publish action items for the product teams.
  • Attending concept, proto-type, and line close meetings
  • Participating in product brainstorms and assisting in set up of project list and briefs in support of project list.
  • Proofing line list, price list, and merchandising plan for accuracy once completed by administrator.
  • Performing market research of various brands both western and mainstream – keeping a pulse on western brand launches and brand sites
  • Product Line Planning:
  • Collaborating and helping create and manage seasonal merchandising plans and manage projects through the development process.
  • Assisting the PM with seasonal market research and brainstorming
  • Assisting the PM with seasonal merchandising plans
  • Assisting the PM with seasonal creative product briefs
  • Assisting the PM with management of line reviews, pre-lines/market feedback, final line decisions and launch plans.
  • Attend weekly product team meetings. Create task list from all meetings attended and follow up on completion along with Product Manager
  • Reviewing product development calendar for any issues or conflicts
  • Representing Product Manager in meetings as needed
  • Following up on sample deliveries – proto, line close, and sales samples
  • Marketing:
  • Proofing to include: Packaging, hangtags, catalog, web site, and B2B
  • Coordinating with Product Manager to ensure product is correct and available for photo shoots requirements.
  • Assisting Product Manager with prep for sales meetings, events, and customer visits.

Ariat International

For those who live out loud, outside the lines and outdoors every chance they get.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1993
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Ariat International, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of innovative performance equestrian footwear, apparel and belts. Featuring a patented technology designed to deliver stability, durability and comfort, Ariat pioneered the application of advanced athletic shoe technology into English riding boots and authentic Western boots. Ariat products are sold in a network of retail outlets throughout the world.