Merchandiser

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Future Merchandiser Opportunities – Branded Merchandise & Promotional Custom Products
Location: Woodinville, WA | Apply now to be considered for future openings
Industry: Promotional Merchandise, Custom/Branded Goods
Note: This post is for future roles and not tied to an active opening.
Have you been following BDA and are eager to be considered for an opportunity with us?
We understand that excitement—and we appreciate it. If you’re in Merchandising, Product Management, or Procurement and haven’t seen a current role that matches your background just yet, this post is for you.
We’re always looking to connect with talented professionals who can help us grow and strengthen our partnerships with Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 clients.
Don’t see a current opening that matches your experience? We invite you to submit an application for future opportunities. Our Talent team will look to this talent pool as one of its first resources when new roles open.
Why Apply Now?
We frequently bring on new clients with very specific needs, such as:
Industry expertise (Automotive, Sports, Retail, Fitness, Tech, and more)
Local presence in a certain geographic area
Specific sales experience (e.g., enterprise selling, merchandising, promotional campaigns, pop-ups)
By applying now and completing our brief questionnaire, you give us the tools to:
Understand your background, location, and areas of expertise
Flag your profile when a great-fit opportunity opens up
Reach out directly before we post the role publicly
*Important Note: We value transparency. We review your questionnaire and resume side by side. If your responses don't match your experience, your candidacy may no longer be considered.
What These Roles Typically Involve
While every client and opportunity is different, most Merchandiser roles at BDA involve:
Developing and growing relationships with new and existing clients
Delivering creative branded merchandise programs that align with a company's brand and campaign goals
Serving as a subject matter expert in all things branding and merchandising
Managing product pitches, asking the right questions, and onsite/virtual client meetings
Collaborating cross-functionally with sales, marketing, sourcing, and logistics teams
Using organization tools to keep on top of costs/profits/margins for product creation
Work with vendors/suppliers in establishing trusted partnerships while also navigating performance and holding all accountable for a quality product
Leading multiple projects with 100's of SKU's at one time - driving cross-functional initiatives to ensure deliverable deadlines are met successfully.
Building and executing strategies that drive growth and impact
As a Merchandiser, you’ll help shape and develop client product assortments from initial concept through execution. You’ll translate brand strategy, customer insights, and market trends into compelling, market-relevant products while partnering closely with design, sourcing, vendors, clients, and other cross-functional teams.
You’ll be involved throughout the product lifecycle — from trend research and assortment strategy to sourcing, sampling, artwork, approvals, and launch.
What You’ll Do
Participate in assortment planning and strategy discussions, helping identify the right product mix for each client and audience.
Develop a strong understanding of client brands, target customers, brand guidelines, and aesthetic standards.
Translate current and emerging trends into creative, commercially relevant product ideas.
Help drive creative direction for products, graphics, embellishments, packaging, and other product details.
Partner with internal design teams and external vendors throughout the product development process.
Build and source strategic, profitable product assortments.
Present product concepts and creative rationale to internal teams and clients.
Review tech packs, lab dips, samples, fit reviews, and other product-development details for accuracy and approval.
Manage development samples and coordinate client review and approval.
Negotiate with suppliers around pricing, quantities, quality, delivery, and other buying terms.
Run or participate in merchandise status meetings, client calls, and internal work-in-progress meetings.
Maintain product status trackers and assortment planning documents.
Help ensure product development stays on schedule and launches happen on time.
Partner across compliance, quality, sourcing, design, and other teams to ensure products meet expectations for brand, quality, margin, and execution.
What We’re Looking For Typically
3+ years of experience in retail buying, product development, merchandising, merchandise planning, or a related area. (6+ years for Sr level and at times management experience)
Bachelor’s degree in Merchandising, Buying, Marketing,