Merchandise Associate Product Developer at The IRONMAN… · Tampa

Description

At The IRONMAN Group, our purpose is clear: to inspire people to unlock their greatest potential through sport, pushing beyond limits to become the fullest expression of human achievement. Through our BE ICONIC vision, we are building the most loved brands, producing the world’s most inspiring events, and fostering deeply engaged communities that change lives. By 2028, we aim to empower over a million athletes to cross a finish line each year and inspire a billion people worldwide through the power of the human spirit. As part of our team, you’ll join a high-performance, caring culture where innovation thrives, communities are uplifted, and every achievement, big or small, is celebrated. You’ll help shape experiences that fill hearts, consume minds, and enrich souls. This is more than a job. It’s a chance to be part of a global movement, to lead from the front, and to leave a legacy. Together, we create moments that last a lifetime. The IRONMAN Group is the world's largest operator of mass participation sports, delivering over 200+ events a year across 55+ countries thanks to a passionate global team. For more information, visit www.ironman.com/about-ironman-group.

Requirements

 Step into a role where no two days are the same, and your impact is felt far beyond your desk. You will:

• Assists the Merchandise Product Developers with the day-to-day operations of a segment of the merchandise assortment. Contributes to the overall product development process by coordinating samples, line plans, and artboards for the product development team.
• Prepare and distribute artboards and tech packs to vendors using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. 
• Assist in identifying and evaluating key vendors in conjunction with the product development and category teams.
• Ensures data integrity through updating, maintaining various reports, documents, and photo library.
• Review weekly sales reports to identify key drivers and department trends.
• Stay relevant on current market trends. Including vendors, materials, art styles and silhouettes

We’re looking for someone who doesn’t just tick boxes, but thrives in our fast-paced, global environment. Ideally, you have:

• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop.
• Excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously, meet deadlines, and handle work-related stress is required.
• Friendly, courteous, service-oriented, professional, outgoing, and detail oriented.
• Ability to establish and maintain a professional atmosphere for employees, clients and customers
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university with a major in marketing, or Fashion and Textile Merchandising. 
• 2+ years of retail experience in an operation or buying environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. 
• Ability to work nights and weekends when required, willingness and ability to travel to select events.

The above declarations are not intended to be an “all inclusive” list of duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and are a reasonable representation of its activities.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.