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The Associate Merchandiser assists the Merchandiser with merchandise strategy and product assortments that enable the achievement of financial plan. Works in collaboration with all cross functional partners to deliver departmental plans.
Job Responsibility:
Support in developing a line that represents the brand by doing competitive intelligence, customer intimacy, and business analysis
Manage a subset of the lifestyle category to begin broadening scope of responsibility
Collect industry/ consumer/ competitor trend information. Report on and integrates findings into the development of the strategic vision and the future selection of product
Works with Planning and Allocation on promotional cadence, flow order, color/size buys, minimum /maximum quantities, etc. Understands and applies retail metrics
In season, react to current business trends
ensures the integration of fashion newness, develops upside strategies, recognizes product evolution and potential voids
prepares contingency plans to drive sales and profit objectives
Work cross functionally with planning, product development, and design to ensure the flow of the vertical process in maintained
Support sample ordering, tracking, management, organization and pass off
Responsible for hind-sighting product performance
Requirements:
3-5 years of experience in a merchandising related position for a fashion retailer
Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising, retail management or business related field preferred
Proficient in Word, Excel and Power Point, and Outlook
Ability to build and sustain relationships quickly
Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
What we offer:
Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands
Support for individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands
A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities