Assistant Merchandiser - Hard Goods (Freelance)

Li & Fung
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • $20–$25 Per Hour
30+ days ago

Job Description

Are you a movement maker? Are you seeking new and exciting career opportunities?

Here is what you need to know about the job:

The Freelance Assistant Merchandiser for our Miles Hard Goods Division plays a key role in supporting customer relationships and ensuring the seamless execution of orders from placement through delivery. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual who can manage multiple tasks, communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and customers, and help drive the success of the division through excellent service and execution.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support day-to-day sales operations, including order entry, tracking, and communication with customers and overseas teams.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of purchase orders, production schedules, and customer requirements.
  • Collaborate with Miles Team to ensure orders are delivered on time and meet quality expectations.
  • Manage artwork timelines and coordinate commercial packaging needs in partnership with overseas offices and the customer.
  • Assist in responding to customer inquiries, completing product specifications and pricing forms, and supporting the tender process.
  • Coordinate the distribution and tracking of product samples between factories and customers.
  • Provide high-level customer service and maintain strong client relationships through consistent and clear communication.

Qualifications:

  • 1-2 years of experience in a Sales Assistant, Assistant Merchandiser, or similar customer-facing role.
  • Strong organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
  • Self-motivated with a positive attitude and a collaborative mindset.
  • Must be able to travel domestically and internationally 1–3 times per year, as needed.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel and Outlook.

Compensation/Benefits:

  • The approximate annual base salary range for this position is $20.00 - $25.00 per hour. The offered hourly rate for this position will vary based on role requirements, skill set and years of experience.

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As an equal opportunity employer, we shall consider all applicants regardless of gender, age, religion, marital status, race, sexual orientation, disability, disease, pregnancy, or trade union and/or political affiliation, and disregard all factors deemed inappropriate by local law and the International Labor Organization’s Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work.

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, Illinois
Salary$20–$25 Per Hour

Skills

  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
  • Diseaseunmatched
  • Distribution Managementunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • International Lawunmatched
  • Merchandisingunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Order Processingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Product Pricingunmatched
  • Production Scheduleunmatched
  • Purchase Ordersunmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • Sales Operationsunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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