Assistant Merchant Crewcuts- Boys

JCrew • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

An Assistant Merchant is responsible for assisting with departmental execution of seasonal assortments, acting as point person for cross-functional business partners in production, marketing, design, allocation, and planning. Assist Merchants to organize assortments aligned to overall department strategy, resulting in increased earnings. Identify product opportunities and become an expert in competitive landscape. Partner with Design and Production on product strategies and requirements to ensure customer needs are met, AUC profitability, and speed to market. Partner with Planning and Allocation on seasonal investment strategy by market to ensure big ideas and growth drivers are protected. Communicate seasonal strategies in a collaborative way to key cross functional teams to ensure innovation and financial success. Prepare and analyze selling recaps. Sample management.

Requirements

• 0-1 years’ Merchandising experience
• Strong excel skills
• Demonstrated analytical skills

Nice To Haves

• We welcome you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes.
• Our passion is scouting life-long learners who are driven by curiosity, and who feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact.
• We’re always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with departmental execution of seasonal assortments
• Acting as point person for cross-functional business partners in production, marketing, design, allocation, and planning
• Organizing assortments aligned to overall department strategy
• Identifying product opportunities and becoming an expert in competitive landscape
• Partnering with Design and Production on product strategies and requirements
• Partnering with Planning and Allocation on seasonal investment strategy by market
• Communicating seasonal strategies to key cross functional teams
• Preparing and analyzing selling recaps
• Sample management

Benefits

• medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance
• family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support)
• fitness discounts
• medical travel
• great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell)
• Summer Fridays
• Community Impact
• Winter Break

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed