Freelance Merchandising Specialist - Plush & Crane Prizes

Job Description

Company Description

Rhode Island Novelty® (RINCO), founded in 1986, is the nation’s leading designer, importer, and wholesale distributor of amusement toys, novelties, giftware, souvenir items, stationery, and incentive merchandise. Our portfolio includes over 15,000 products spanning multiple categories under notable brands like NANCO®, Adventure Planet™, Giftco™, MistCo™, Fun Services®, and Toy Network™. Our dedicated staff has made us the first choice for Price, Product, and Performance. For more information, please visit : www.rinovelty.com.

We are seeking a Freelance Merchandising Specialist with expertise in crane machines and crane prize assortments . The ideal candidate has experience curating products for redemption, crane / claw machines, or similar prize-driven categories. You’ll help us identify, evaluate, and recommend products that drive play value and sales.

Key Responsibilities :

• Research and recommend plush assortments tailored for cranes and merchandisers.
• Identify high-performing prize items across categories (plush, novelties, toys, seasonal).
• Build curated product line recommendations that fit pricing, size, and quality requirements for crane operators.
• Provide insights on sourcing, trends, and customer preferences.
• Collaborate with our merchandising and buying teams to refine product selections.

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