About the Company:

Founded in 2014, Rhone is a performance lifestyle brand dedicated to championing mental fitness. Engineered for optimal style, comfort, and performance, our clothing is designed to enhance every aspect of the active individual's life. Led by brothers Nate & Ben Checketts, Rhone is fueled by a clear vision: positively impacting lives through a commitment to physical and mental fitness, inspiring community, and crafting performance-driven products. Rhone's purpose is straightforward yet impactful: to inspire those who challenge themselves in their relentless pursuit of progress. In addition to a robust E-commerce business and a strong wholesale presence, Rhone currently has 15 retail stores across the U.S., all of which are used for building community through various initiatives such as the brand's signature Mind & Muscle events.

 

About the role:

The Merchandising Assistant will work hand in hand with the Merchandising Team, and collaborate with the Design & Product Development/Production Team and other members of the company  to help facilitate the execution of products in all categories for multiple seasons across both Men’s and Women’s businesses. The ideal candidate has keen attention to detail and a passion for clothing.  The Merchandising Assistant is organized and hardworking with the ability to perform all functions of the job quickly and efficiently. They are excited to continue to learn and develop new skills with an aptitude to learn quickly and adapt in a growing environment. 

What you’ll do:

  • Maintain the Merchandising team’s database tools, including but not limited to the product lifecycle management system (PLM), enterprise planning system (ERP), Shopify, selling templates and reports, and assortment sheets

  • Organize, track, and distribute samples for full product development lifecycle

  • Partner with the Design and Product Development teams to track & communicate changes to products throughout the development cycle by managing the daily change log

  • Work cross functionally with the brand marketing team to manage photoshoot assets and assist with photoshoot needs

  • Collaborate with operations and allocations teams to track and communicate PO deliveries

  • AssistMerchandising team  with preparation of product and presentation documents for milestone meeting setup and takedown (Sketch Review, Line Review, Investment Review), as well as special meetings like Board Meetings and Store Manager Summits

What you’ll bring: ·

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience with a deep interest in retail merchandising/buying and a passion for product  

  • Retail experience in apparel is a plus

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel 

  • Precise attention to detail, with established time management and organizational skills

  • Ability to maintain a high level of enthusiasm, motivation and a positive attitude in a high pressure, fast paced environment

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills 

  • Capability to build strong partnerships and to work collaboratively to achieve goals, including resolving conflict to get to a decision

  • Ability and willingness to travel 

 

What you’ll get:

  • Access to benefits, including medical, dental, vision, & commuter benefits

  • 401K

  • Employee Assistance Program

  • Paid Time Off

  • Generous Holiday Schedule

  • Flexible schedule and work-from-home days

  • Company incentive plan 

  • Parental Leave

  • Generous employee discount plus allotments

 

Job Type:  Full Time

Reports to: Sr. Manager, Merchandising

Location:  Rhone HQ, Stamford, CT - 5 days in office