Merchandiser — Gloves & Cold Weather Accessories

Job overview

The Merchandiser role is hybrid, with three days in-office and two days remote; the listing identifies Des Plaines, IL, while the description names Chicago, IL. Salary is $71,500–$76,500 per year. The role supports Randa Apparel & Accessories’ Gloves and Cold Weather Accessories category. The merchandiser develops and executes product strategy from concept and assortment planning through commercialization and customer adoption. By coordinating with Design, Sales, Product Development, Sourcing, and Planning, the role aligns products with consumer needs, brand objectives, and financial goals.

What you'll do

• Analyze sales, consumer insights, customer feedback, and market trends
• develop seasonal assortments and product architecture
• prepare samples and materials for reviews and presentations
• manage product adoption and PLM accuracy
• coordinate seasonal milestones
• communicate with suppliers
• oversee sample and prototype development
• collaborate on category growth and business initiatives
• guide Assistant Merchandisers as described.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

merchandiser

gloves

cold weather accessories

product strategy

seasonal assortments

product lifecycle management

hybrid

des plaines il

randa corp

$71,500–$76,500

travel up to 25–30%

paid time off

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Three weeks of paid time off in the first year
• company-provided life insurance and short- and long-term disability
• paid parental leave
• health, vision, and dental insurance options
• commuter benefit
• optional supplemental life, pet, accident, and critical illness insurance
• 401(k)
• online fitness and wellness program.

Why this role

The posting specifies a hybrid schedule of three in-office days and two remote days, and domestic and international travel up to 25–30%.

About the employer

Randa Corp is hiring for this role. Industry: Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers. Sector: 45.