Job description
Overview:
The Associate Merchandiser is responsible for providing organizational support to the Merchandising team and partnering with their Merchandiser on the running of the day-to-day business. The Associate Merchandiser leverages organizational & analytical skills, as well an eye for relevant trends, to support the brand and the achievement of financial goals.
Responsibilities:
- Develops and executes merchandising strategies, in partnership with their Merchandiser, that maximize sales, margin, visual presentation and customer satisfaction.
- Reviews & reacts to sales performance and selling reports for specific categories of ownership.
- Plans and executes pricing strategies in accordance with fiscal responsibilities, maximizing sales, margin for specific categories of ownership.
- Develops assortment plans & competitive landscape for specific categories of ownership.
- Maintain data integrity both in systems and published documentation (including Seasonal Buys, Assortment Sheets, Assortment plans).
- Competitive Patterning: Assists in monitoring industry trends and in evaluating competition both in-stores and online; Track pricing and promotions of competitors to ensure we are in-line; propose ideas to help drive our business based on findings.
- Bachelor’s Degree; focus in Fashion Merchandising
- 3 to 4 years’ experience in a buying or merchandising role
- Prior experience in men’s is a plus
- Sense of urgency, flexibility, ability to multi-task
- Strong knowledge of and ability to apply retail math concepts
- Strong organization skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent computer skills including MS Word and Excel
- Strong analytical skills, with an emphasis on spreadsheet applications
- Open-minded and positive attitude with the ability to partner cross-functionally and grow relationships
- Must possess strong business acumen, and the ability to quickly assess a new environment and develop solutions that support the business strategy and critical objectives
- Must be creative with a strategic mindset along with the ability to turn concepts into action
- Must have strong relationship building and influence skills
- Must be able to think strategically as well as manage the day-to-day responsibilities
- Must be willing to embody a culture of taking smart risks and innovating to win
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