Program Merchandiser

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Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are HALO! We connect people and brands to create unforgettable, meaningful, and lasting experiences that build brand engagement and loyalty for our over 60,000 clients globally. Our nearly 2,000 employees and 1,000 Account Executives located in 40+ sales offices across the United States are the reason HALO is the global leader in branded merchandise, uniform programs, and recognition and incentive solutions.

The Program Merchandiser is responsible for building thoughtful, high-performing product assortments for client programs. This role blends merchandising strategy, product curation, trend awareness, sourcing, and data analysis to create assortments that support brand goals, drive sales, and deliver a strong end-user experience. The Program Merchandiser collaborates closely with clients, Account Executives, and cross-functional teams to bring product assortments to life from concept through launch.

Please be prepared to share visual examples of past work during the interview process. This could include assortments, presentations, product collections, line plans, or other examples that show your merchandising point of view and decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage annual, seasonal, or program-specific product assortments aligned to client goals, brand standards, margin targets, and timing expectations.
• Analyze sales performance, market trends, customer insights, and assortment productivity to identify opportunities, gaps, and recommendations.
• Curate product collections with a strong merchandising point of view, balancing trend, brand fit, function, price point, and business goals.
• Source products by partnering with internal category teams, suppliers, and manufacturers, while evaluating options for quality, cost, availability, margin, and lead time.
• Play an active role in product development from ideation through final execution by helping shape product direction, guiding how branding is applied, and influencing final product decisions through a merchandising lens.
• Partner with vendors, internal SMEs, and Creative teams on sourced and custom products to help ensure the final product meets brand standards, customer needs, quality expectations, and market appeal.
• Serve as a brand steward for assigned clients by building familiarity with their guidelines, audience, and product expectations, and translating that into strong assortment recommendations.
• Create and present product assortments, collections, and merchandising rationale to internal and client stakeholders.
• Partner with Program Management and cross-functional teams to support timelines, approvals, product setup, and launch execution, while helping identify potential risks or blockers and contributing to solutions that keep work moving forward.
• Review business performance, inventory, and SKU productivity to recommend assortment changes, support continuous improvement, and identify sourcing or cost-saving opportunities.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 2+ years of experience in merchandising, assortment planning, product development, buying, product sourcing, or a closely related field.
• Demonstrated experience using data and insights to build or refine product assortments, collections, or category recommendations.
• Strong merchandising eye with the ability to balance trend, brand identity, customer needs, and business goals.
• Experience sourcing products, working with vendors or manufacturers, and navigating product selection decisions.
• Strong understanding of retail math, margin concepts, and assortment planning principles.
• Ability to create clear, compelling product presentations and communicate the strategy behind recommendations.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines at once.
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with the ability to take ownership, navigate ambiguity, and keep work moving forward across multiple stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented, resourceful, and proactive with strong ownership and follow-through.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Adobe Illustrator, Jira, or Smartsheet is a plus.
• Experience in promotional products, licensed products, branded merchandise, or client-facing programs is a plus, but not required.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to client sites, trade shows, and events.

Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is between $55,000 and $85,000 annually. Please note that this pay range serves as a general guideline and reflects a broad spectrum of labor markets across the US. While it is uncommon for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the range, compensation decisions are influenced by various factors. At HALO, these include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's work experience, location, education and training, key skills, internal equity, external market data, and broader market and business considerations.

Benefits: At HALO, we offer benefits that support all aspects of your life, helping you find a work-life balance that's right for you. Our comprehensive benefits include nationwide coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance, along with additional Voluntary Benefits. Prepare for your financial future with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

Application Information: To apply to this opportunity, click the APPLY button at the top right or very bottom of the screen to complete our online application. A resume is optional, so you may choose to upload and have the application prefill with your information. There are 5 sections to complete in total, including General information, Work History, Education, Compliance, and optional demographic questions. Once you have successfully submitted your application, you will receive a submission confirmation email from our system.

Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed and processed only when there is a specific need or opportunity, rather than on a fixed schedule or at a set deadline. Because they are reviewed on an as-needed basis, a job posting will be removed once the position has been filled or is no longer available.

More About HALO:

At HALO, we energize our clients' brands and amplify their stories to capture the attention of those who matter most. That's why over 60,000 small- and mid-sized businesses partner with us, making us the global leader in the branded merchandise industry.

• Career Advancement: At HALO, we're passionate about promoting from within. Internal promotions have been key to our exponential growth over the past few years. With so many industry leaders at HALO, you'll have the opportunity to accelerate your career by learning from their experience, insights, and skills. Plus, you'll gain access to HALO's influential global network, leadership opportunities, and diverse perspectives.
• Culture: We love working here, and we're confident you will too. At HALO, you'll experience a culture of ingenuity, inclusion, and relentless determination. We push the limits of possibility and imagination by staying curious, humble, and bold breaking through yesterday's limits. Diversity fuels our creativity, and we thrive when each of us contributes to an inclusive environment based on respect, dignity, and equity. We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence with a commitment to results and supporting one another with accountability, transparency, and dependability.
• Recognition: At HALO, your success is our success. You can count on us to celebrate your wins. Colleagues across the company will join in recognizing your milestones and nominating you for awards. Over time, you'll accumulate recognition that can be converted into gift cards, trips, concert tickets, and merchandise from your favorite brands.
• Flexibility: Many of our roles offer hybrid work options, and we pride ourselves on flexible schedules that help you balance professional and personal demands. We believe that supporting our customers is a top priority and trust that you and your manager will collaborate to create a schedule that achieves this goal.

HALO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We insist on an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Inclusion is a core value at HALO and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.

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HALO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process - including the online application and/or overall selection process - you may email us at hr@halo.com. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be reviewed and responded to on a case-by-case basis.