Merchandising Assistant
Primary
Sales & Business Development
New York, NY, USA
Posted on Apr 11, 2025
About Us:
Primary is a mom-founded kids clothing brand on a mission to encourage every kid to be the truest version of themselves. Since launching in 2015, Primary offers an assortment of simple, beautiful, gender neutral styles known for their hand-me-downable quality, super soft and sustainable fabrics, and slogan-free designs. Our customers are passionate about our mission, which has led to incredibly strong repeat metrics and one of the highest NPS scores in the industry (85+). We are laser-focused on building a strong, sustainable and profitable (!!) business, and hiring the best people to help us get there.
Our company values kind and thoughtful self-starters who can think strategically and then work collaboratively with people across the organization to produce high-quality outcomes. We are also a very change-friendly group of people, and are always seeking fresh points of view to uncover ways we can improve our products, processes and team culture.
Full-Time Employee Benefits:
- 4-day work week: Fridays are flexible at Primary to allow you to manage your life-work balance
- Health, wellness, financial benefits: company-sponsored medical, dental, & vision insurance; HSA, FSA, & commuter accounts; 401(k) with company match, pet insurance, company-provided disability & life insurance, and more
- Generous time off: 3 weeks of PTO (plus another week after 2 years at Primary) + 3 annual floating holidays, unlimited sick time, 11 company-paid holidays (plus the week between Christmas & New Years), and 12 weeks fully-paid parental leave for all new parents
- Primary School: $100/month to spend on classes to help you grow (work related or not!) or on a gym membership
- Up to $500 to spend on improving your work from home setup (for remote roles)
Primary is looking for a Merchandising Assistant to support the Merchandising team in the end-to-end product development process. This role is the central owner of seasonal records and information and all incoming/outgoing sample management. Reporting to the Director of Merchandising, you'll collaborate closely with the broader Merchandising, Sourcing, and Creative teams to ensure samples are tracked, received, invoiced, and distributed throughout the product life cycle across all categories and seasons.
What You'll Do
- Own and maintain seasonal line sheets, ensuring accuracy of style being planned for each season
- Track weekly sales data and assist in identifying best-selling products
- Organize and execute seasonal Mock Shops to gather customer insights prior to line adoption, and synthesize findings for the team
- Ensure accurate color assortments are reflected in the Product Data Management (PDM) system
- Participate in seasonal strategy meetings
- Manage all aspects of sample handling, including tracking, receiving, organizing, and distributing across teams
- Monitor and track sample costs and invoicing to ensure alignment with budget
- Serve as the liaison between Product Development and Creative teams to communicate sample statuses, arrival timelines, and any delays
- Update the Merchandising team on changes to product details or launch time lines
- Respond to and coordinate sample requests from cross-functional business partners
- Prepare and support seasonal product presentations to share new ideas and line highlights with Creative team
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Clear and effective communication, both written and verbal
- Demonstrated organizational and time-management/prioritization skills
- Comfort with analyzing data to identify trends and insights
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
What We Value
- A hands-on, get-it-done mindset — you're not afraid to roll up your sleeves
- Flexibility and adaptability — you’re comfortable with change and thrive in a dynamic environment
- A proactive and solutions-oriented mindset — you are able to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- A collaborative, team-first approach — you build strong relationships and thrive in a respectful/collaborative environment
At Primary, we believe that there is no one ‘perfect’ candidate. Everyone brings something different to the team, and our diversity is what makes us strong. Speaking of which - not only is discrimination illegal, it is simply not tolerated at Primary. We welcome all candidates who are currently eligible to work full-time in the United States for any employer to apply.
We want all candidates to thrive during the interview process! If there are any accommodations you would like for your interview, please let us know at HR at primary dot com. Our HR Director will work with you to set you up for success at any point during the interview process where you may need accommodations. Not sure if this applies to you? Primary is a proud Disclo customer - check out their quiz "Do I Qualify for Reasonable Accommodation?"