Merchandising Researcher

About the Team At GOAT Group, our Merchandising team connects our content with the greatest product catalog from the past, present and future, creating best-in-class customer experiences for our community. By joining the Merchandising team, you will leverage visual aesthetics, data analytics, industry trends and research to help inform product decisions and maximize customer engagement. Role Overview GOAT is seeking a researcher to support in ensuring a best-in-class experience by conducting thorough research into brands, products, trends and culture. Sitting on the Retail and Research Merchandising team, the researcher will gather and disseminate research that will drive merchandising and product development decision making. The right researcher will be naturally inquisitive, have a passion for digging deep into niche subject matters, and a strong understanding of how to synthesize and communicate information to a variety of audiences. A love for brands and physical products is a plus. In this role, you will: Conduct research that will be utilized throughout our buyer experiences, adding vital layers of depth to our storytelling capabilities  Collaborate with our product team to conduct research that will inform digital product development conversations and thinking  Leverage consumer demand analytics to identify opportunities in the product offering within the approved brand list and identify new brands to potentially add Utilize knowledge of the GOAT customer to approve items to be added to our product catalog  Deep dive into brands, as well as current and past trends on an ongoing basis in an effort to continuously optimize the product offer Complete cross-functional research projects on an ad hoc basis, partnering with a variety of  internal departments  Synthesize and disseminate research findings to key stakeholders  Take the initiative to suggest research areas to explore further based on merchandising and product conversations We are looking for: Bachelor’s degree 1-3 years of experience in a qualitative role (education may be considered)   Native or fluent English required  Strong written and verbal communication skills  Passionate about digging deep into a variety of subject matters  Eye for visual aesthetics Strong attention to detail  Ability to synthesize large sets of information for a variety of audiences  Strong time management skills, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously  Love for physical products and brands is a plus  Background in buying / merchandising is a plus The hiring range for this position is below, plus benefits (401K, paid time off, dental, medical, vision, disability, life insurance options). To determine starting pay within the hiring range, we carefully consider a variety of factors, including primary work location, role/level, a candidate’s skills, experience, market demands, and internal parity. You may reach out to a recruiter for additional information. Hiring Range $81,600 — $102,000 USD GOAT Group represents the leading platforms for authentic sneakers, apparel and accessories. Operating four distinct brands–GOAT, Flight Club, Grailed and alias–GOAT Group has a global community of over 50M members across 170 countries. GOAT is the global platform for the greatest products from the past, present and future. Since its founding in 2015, GOAT has become the leading and most trusted sneaker marketplace in the world. Through its unique positioning between the primary and resale markets, the company offers styles across various time periods on its digital platforms and in its retail locations, while delivering products to over 30 million members across 170 countries. Established in New York City over 15 years ago, Flight Club revolutionized sneaker retail as the original consignment store for rare shoes. Carrying the rarest exclusives and collectible sneakers, Flight Club has evolved from a one-stop sneaker destination, to a cultural hub for sneaker enthusiasts and novices alike. With three brick-and-mortar locations in New York City, Los Angeles and Miami, Flight Club remains the premier source for authentic, rare sneakers. Founded in 2013, Grailed is the leading community-driven marketplace for rare luxury, streetwear and vintage fashion. The marketplace was built for enthusiasts, by enthusiasts, and features products from brands including Supreme, Raf Simons, Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Prada and more. With a highly curated selection of resale pieces including inventory exclusive to the platform, Grailed makes fashion accessible. The company is backed by strategic investor Foot Locker, Inc. as well as some of the leading names in venture capital including D1 Capital Partners, Accel, Andreessen Horowitz, Index Ventures, Matrix Partners, Upfront Ventures, Webb Investment Network and Y Combinator. We encourage you to apply even if you feel unsure about whether you meet every single requirement. We look for people who are passionate about what we do, not just those who check off all the boxes. GOAT Group will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, if applicable. If you are a California resident, please review our California Privacy Rights Notice for Job Applicants . If you are an EU or UK resident, please review our  EU / UK Candidate & Employee Privacy Notice.