Assistant Merchant, Dresses & Skirts

Knitwell Group • Hingham, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for actively assisting the Merchant with the strategy, development, and selection of merchandise while supporting the department through the entire product lifecycle. Assistant Merchants will be assigned to a specific category. If you are looking for an opportunity to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment and kick-off your Merchandising career, then keep reading!

Requirements

• 1 -2 years merchandising, retail sales, buying or internship experience preferred.
• Broad-based business acumen with the potential to grow to the Merchant level and beyond!
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel skills to include VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and numerical formulation or and have aptitude to learn these technical applications quickly.
• Innate sense of fashion and ability to analyze and translate trends
• Strong communication and organizational skills, ability to multitask and work collaboratively.
• Excellent attention to detail, understands importance of accuracy and thorough completion of tasks
• Ability to hit concurrent deadlines, manage and prioritize own workload

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly/monthly/quarterly reporting and assist Merchant in analyzing performance; initiate and perform additional ad hoc analytical assignments as requested.
• Review and compile seasonal commits by style, color, and size partnering with Sourcing and Allocation partners.
• Monitor and track purchase orders and inventory through receipt reconciliation process.
• Order, track, and organize samples for every season; ensure all photo samples are accurate and follow proper protocol for incorrect samples.
• Work cross functionally with other partners and teams to ensure accurate product representation for photo shoots and floor sets.
• Review shot sheets for catalog, ensure all product is being shot and has appropriate selling space.
• Maintain knowledge of retail industry trends, shop competition and visit Talbots stores frequently.
• Assist merchant in generating reports weekly to analyze sales and business trends.

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for 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.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time off – paid time off & holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees