Assistant Merchant Crewcuts- Boys
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. They assist Merchants to organize assortments aligned to overall department strategy, resulting in increased earnings. They identify product opportunities and become an expert in the competitive landscape. They partner with Design and Production on product strategies and requirements to ensure customer needs are met, AUC profitability, and speed to market. They partner with Planning and Allocation on seasonal investment strategy by market to ensure big ideas and growth drivers are protected. They communicate seasonal strategies in a collaborative way to key cross functional teams to ensure innovation and financial success. They prepare and analyze selling recaps and manage samples.
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 the 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 insurance
- Dental insurance
- Prescription insurance
- Vision insurance
- Family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support)
- Fitness discounts
- Medical travel
- Associate discount across all J.Crew Group brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell)
- Summer Fridays
- Hybrid work model
- Community Impact through philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program
- Winter Break (for eligible full-time associates at the Home Office)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
