Merchandising Associate
Company: Robert Half
Location: Matawan
Posted on: January 30, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description We are looking for a
Merchandising Associate to join our dynamic team in Monmouth
County, New Jersey. As a key member of the merchandising
department, you will play a vital role in coordinating with
vendors, stores, and warehouses to ensure efficient operations and
successful execution of merchandising initiatives. This is a
long-term contract position within the retail food store industry,
offering an excellent opportunity for growth and collaboration.
Responsibilities: • Analyze sales data and market trends on a
weekly basis to identify opportunities and provide actionable
insights to merchandisers. • Ensure accuracy and consistency in
item hierarchy data to support effective category management. •
Prepare promotional details and competitive ad analyses for regular
committee meetings, collaborating with the advertising team. •
Develop and proofread detailed meeting sheets that include
historical sales data, projections, pricing strategies, and profit
objectives. • Create impactful presentations for quarterly steering
meetings and summarize vendor meetings with actionable follow-ups.
• Coordinate vendor participation in company events, ensuring
smooth execution of programs such as golf outings and food shows. •
Act as a liaison between manufacturers and support services to
facilitate the setup of items and event spaces. • Provide weekly
updates to stores, highlighting seasonal merchandising
opportunities and buying options. • Handle ad hoc merchandising
requests, including store credits, vendor setups, and distribution
updates. • Communicate effectively with all stakeholders to
maintain seamless workflows and resolve issues promptly. • Strong
written and verbal communication skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft
Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word. • Exceptional organizational
skills with keen attention to detail. • Ability to learn quickly
and work independently in a fast-paced environment. • Bilingual
proficiency in Spanish is required. • Previous experience in the
grocery or retail industry is highly desirable. • Experience
working with merchandising systems or platforms is a significant
advantage. • Capability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
while maintaining high-quality outcomes.
Keywords: Robert Half, Edison , Merchandising Associate, Retail - All , Matawan, New Jersey
