Merchandising Project Lead

American Tall is a thriving e-commerce brand, dedicated to producing world-class quality clothing for tall men, and women, up to 7’1. Founded by a father and son duo in 2015, the business has grown to a level that seemed almost unimaginable just a few years ago and is now a leading brand in the tall community. The growth can be attributed to the excellent leadership team and family values that drive the business – respect, passion, support, and empowerment.

We believe the best ideas come from a diverse group of people. This is a special opportunity to join an innovative business with tremendous upside, and a work culture built on the foundation of respect, inclusiveness, and continued learning.

The Role:

We are looking for a highly organized and data-oriented Merchandising Project Lead to drive the execution of our seasonal merchandising calendar and deliver on strategic initiatives for the department. Reporting to the Merchandising Integrations Manager, we are looking for a proactive go-getter that can manage projects with minimal oversight. This role will have the opportunity to work closely with leaders to help shape the future state of our Merchandising department and implement processes that create lasting value for the business.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Ownership of the seasonal merchandising calendar, partnering with stakeholders across the department to establish key milestones, proactively identify and manage timeline risks, and communicate changes to ensure successful seasonal delivery of product.

Lead the execution of new strategic initiatives, collaborating with Merchandising leaders to improve upon workflows and establish standard operating policies.

Creation of templates, reports and product lists to support cross-functional teams with various assortment requests and marketing sample coordination.

Maintain accurate product information within merchandising systems, assortment plans, and shared documents ensuring all teams have access to latest information.

Support Merchandising duties as needed, from collection of samples for meetings to Asana ticket creation.

Experience, Education, & Designations

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Fashion Merchandising, Business or Management preferred.
• 2-3 years of experience in merchandising, project management, or related roles, preferably in the apparel industry.
• Working knowledge of product development lifecycle
• Intermediate knowledge of Excel (Index Match, Vlookups, Pivot Tables), experience with project management software (i.e. Asana) and product lifecycle management tools (WFX) a plus.
• Large dataset analysis and comfort using data-based tools such as Toolio, Loop Returns, etc

Knowledge, Skills, & Attributes

Excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills, proven experience coordinating cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify risks and recommend solutions.

Excellent time management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.

Highly proactive with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Comfortable navigating ambiguity, evolving priorities, and organizational change.

Compensation and Benefits

At American Tall, we take pride in taking care of our employees and strive to create an environment where you can flourish. When you join our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your personal and professional development.

Our Compensation Philosophy

We are a meritocracy and believe in rewarding impact, accountability, and strong performance. Our compensation approach is designed to be fair, consistent, and aligned with the scope and responsibilities of each role, while supporting the attraction and retention of high-performers.

The typical hiring range for this position is $65,000 - $80,000 annually. Final compensation may vary based on job-related factors such as skills, experience, and demonstrated capabilities, as well as internal equity and total rewards considerations.

Why Join Us?

At American Tall, we take care of our employees and strive to create an environment where you can flourish. When you join our team, you'll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your personal and professional development.

Healthy Lunch Program (onsite only): Enjoy delicious and nutritious meals curated by our personal chef, promoting a healthy lifestyle. Meals are $2 a day and all proceeds go to charity. Vegan and gluten free options are available.

Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work and dedication are rewarded with an annual bonus, reflecting your contributions to our success.

RRSP Matching: Plan for your future with our RRSP matching program, helping you build your retirement savings.

Health Benefits: We offer comprehensive health benefits for both single employees and

families, ensuring you and your loved ones are well taken care of.

Tuition Reimbursement Program: We support professional development. We will reimburse up to $1000 a year for courses taken outside of work to further develop your skills.

Generous Vacation Package: We value work-life balance and offer a generous vacation package, complete with additional gifted days off to give you the time off you deserve.

Professional Headshots: Start your journey with us on the right foot! All new hires on site are invited to receive a professional photoshoot to capture their best side.

Community Engagement: We are committed to giving back. Our lunch program supports philanthropic initiatives that benefit the community.

Office Celebrations & Social Events: Experience the joy of working in a vibrant environment with regular office celebrations and in-person socials to connect with your colleagues.

Flexible Work Hours: We understand the importance of flexibility and offer work hours that can accommodate your personal schedule when needed.

Referral Program: Help us grow our team! Receive rewards through our referral program when you bring in great talent.

Employee Discounts: Enjoy a 50% discount on our entire online collection.

Accommodations and Accessibility:

American Tall provides employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation, please indicate this on your application and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any questions, suggestions, or required documents regarding accessibility in a different format, please contact us at [email protected]

Inclusion:

At American Tall, we are committed to building an environment where everyone feels included, valued, and heard. Diversity, inclusion, and belonging are an important part of our everyday work, and it is our belief that they enable us to reach our goal of providing excellent quality and care in our products. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities.