Account Merchant

Caleres • Clayton, MO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1878, Caleres, originally known as Brown Shoe Company, is a global footwear company comprised of some of the world’s most loved brands including Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl's, and Allen Edmonds and many more. Caleres' legacy includes 145+ years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit with a mission to inspire people to feel great…feet first. Join our dynamic and thriving footwear company as an Account Merchant in St. Louis, MO where you'll have the opportunity to make an impact and shape the future of our renowned brands. If you have a passion for fashion, eager to learn and have an eye for detail, this is the perfect role for you! As a member of our team, you'll be part of a company that values results, caring and learning.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 5+ years of total Retail/ Wholesale experience
• Ability to set strategy, manage OTB and prioritize tasks
• Management experience: 1+ direct report(s)
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills and are comfortable in understanding complex financial data to develop assumptions and support conclusions
• Adept with Microsoft Office products, specifically excel (formulas, v-lookup, etc) and power point

Responsibilities

• Direct the Associate Merchant to ensure assortment breadth, depth and flow support the product vision.
• Oversee that all forecasts, orders, and MD are keyed into the system.
• Train and manage the Associate Merchant to foster motivation and support their growth and development
• Create the line plan within the financial targets and curate an assortment that is highly consumer and brand relevant.
• Develop the category plan and SKU lifecycle vision, including initial delivery & depth, replenishment strategy, pricing, and exit.
• Oversee the OTB (Open to Buy) and financial productivity by managing the inventory flow and markdowns resulting in positive margin performance for natural profitability.
• Build top down and bottoms up plans by door and collaborate with the retailer on the seasonal goals
• Perform on-going analysis of current business and drives the appropriate strategies and tactics in response to and ensures in-season changes that support the retail sales and inventory trends.
• Project and maintain accurate wholesale and retail financial forecasts.
• Forecast and maximize key item replenishment and fashion inventory considering localization needs, brand marketing styles, and in-season market trends
• Build trust with leadership, your peers and within your team communicating the vision and direction needed to gain buy-in and achieve strategic objectives.
• Train the Caleres Brand Ambassador on the respective brand vision and seasonal directives.
• Strategically travel stores and shop the marketplace to fully understand brand positioning and assortment opportunities while sharing learnings through structured communication.

Benefits

• 30% Associate Discount across Famous Footwear and Caleres brands
• Health benefits
• PTO
• Access your money as you earn it and request your earnings before payday
• Free, 24/7 confidential support and resources through CompPsych EAP for eligible associates
• Relaxed Dress Code
• Full access to our onsite gym, Starbucks, Grab and Go Market, and free parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level