Full-Time

E-Commerce Merchandiser

Samsonite

Samsonite

Global luggage brand selling lightweight bags

Compensation Overview

CA$50k - CA$60k/yr

Kitchener, ON, Canada

In Person

Category
Product (1)
Required Skills
Inventory Management
Salsify
Word/Pages/Docs
Salesforce
Data Analysis
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • 1+ years’ experience in onsite merchandising
  • Computer proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
  • Demonstrate the organizational ability to facilitate multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability to think both big picture and creatively
  • Solution-driven problem solver
  • Professional verbal and written communication skills
  • Commitment to excellence and full ownership of responsibilities
  • Detail-oriented with a strong sense of urgency
  • Demonstrates logical analysis and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
  • Manages all product creation, merchandising, and product enrichment
  • Performs daily website updates, including product content, photo gathering, image upload management and new item builds to optimize conversion rate and average order value
  • Performs price changes as needed onsite
  • Handles requests for ad hoc promo coupon creations for customer service
  • Work with cross-functional teams to implement and schedule regular catalog clean-up for all brands
  • Assist in defining and updating efficient workflows for tasks involving greater teams
  • Partners with stakeholders to develop Homepage, Category, and Listing page content
  • Analyzes category performance to evaluate merchandising efforts, product sell through, and opportunities
  • Super-user of content management systems (Salsify, Salesforce, Aptos, Cyberduck)
  • Optimize online navigation, search results, and product presentation based on analytics (click-path, traffic, AOV, conversion) and A/B testing
  • Strategically outlines the promotional strategy and rotation by collection
  • Monitors inventory and recognizes gaps in assortment as needed

Samsonite is a global luggage brand that designs and sells a wide range of travel and personal accessories. Its products include suitcases, business bags, kids’ backpacks, casual bags, and related gear, all built to be lightweight, durable, and functional for travelers. The company emphasizes materials, construction, and design features such as strong shells, smooth wheels, secure zippers, and organized compartments to protect belongings and ease travel. Samsonite differentiates itself through extensive research and development, a history of industry firsts, and a strong global distribution network that includes direct sales, retail partners, and online channels. Its goal is to provide reliable, high-quality travel solutions that meet the needs of frequent travelers, business professionals, and families, maintaining leadership in the travel luggage market by continuing to innovate and improve user experience.

Company Size

N/A

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Luxembourg

Founded

1910

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Q4 2025 net sales grew to $963.3 million with strong DTC and non-travel gains.
  • Partnership with Fibbl enhances online customer experience and e-commerce conversions.
  • US CBP partnership supplies mission-critical canine training aids strengthening government ties.

What critics are saying

  • Away captures 25% North American share eroding Samsonite's retail partnerships since 2015.
  • EU regulation mandates 50% recycled content by 2028 fining Samsonite's 20% usage 10% revenue.
  • Chinese brands Xiaomi and Anker flood Asia-Pacific with sub-$100 luggage crushing 15% margins.

What makes Samsonite unique

  • Launched Streamlite Collection in 2025 blending vintage aesthetics with modern innovation.
  • Developed Scholar Panel from recycled luggage waste with Dentsu Indonesia for schools.
  • Collaborated with Maison Kitsuné on exclusive wanderlust luggage collection in 2023.

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Company News

Tourism Breaking News
Jun 12th, 2025
Samsonite celebrates 115 years of excellence with the launch of the New Streamlite Collection, blends vintage aesthetics with modern innovation

Samsonite celebrates 115 years of excellence with the launch of the New Streamlite collection, blends vintage aesthetics with modern innovation.

PR Newswire
Jun 4th, 2025
Samsonite Taps Boston'S Payton Pritchard For New Campaign: "It'S Not Just A Bag, It'S A Samsonite"

The basketball standout brings his signature discipline, grit, and on-the-go lifestyle to Samsonite's latest storytelling effort — built for movement, not just travel.MANSFIELD, Mass., June 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsonite, the iconic and trusted leader in travel gear headquartered in Massachusetts, USA, unveils its latest campaign: "It's Not Just a Bag, It's a Samsonite." The campaign spotlights the brand's commitment to creating expertly designed bags for all types of travel, from quick commutes to international journeys and reframes travel as a state of constant motion, where the right gear is essential to staying ready for whatever comes next

Marketing-Interactive
Feb 23rd, 2025
Dentsu Indonesia, Samsonite turn discarded luggage into noise-reducing panels for schools

Dentsu Indonesia and Samsonite have introduced Scholar Panel, an innovative noise-reducing solution made from recycled luggage waste, designed to shield students from excessive aircraft noise near Jakarta's Soekarno-Hatta Airport.

Cision
Nov 18th, 2024
Samsonite And Fibbl Team-Up To Delight Customers Online

SAMSONITE AND FIBBL TEAM-UP TO DELIGHT CUSTOMERS ONLINE

Homeland Security Today
Feb 1st, 2024
CBP and Samsonite Partner to Provide Mission-Critical Canine Training Aids

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced a new partnership with Samsonite, LLC as part of the Donations Acceptance Program.