Assistant Merchant - Men's Knits & Sweaters
About The Position
The Assistant Merchant supports seasonal assortment execution for the Men's Knits & Sweaters department and serves as a point person for cross-functional partners in production, marketing, design, allocation, and planning. The role helps organize assortments in line with departmental strategy to support earnings, identify product opportunities, and build expertise in the competitive landscape. It partners with Design and Production on product strategies and requirements, and with Planning and Allocation on seasonal market investment strategies. The Assistant Merchant communicates seasonal strategies to cross-functional teams and prepares and analyzes selling recaps, while managing samples.
Requirements
- 0–1 years of merchandising experience.
- Strong Excel skills.
- Demonstrated analytical skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist with departmental execution of seasonal assortments.
- Serve as a point person for cross-functional business partners in production, marketing, design, allocation, and planning.
- Assist Merchants in organizing assortments aligned with overall department strategy to increase earnings.
- Identify product opportunities and develop expertise in the competitive landscape.
- Partner with Design and Production on product strategies and requirements to meet customer needs, support AUC profitability, and increase speed to market.
- Partner with Planning and Allocation on seasonal investment strategy by market to protect key ideas and growth drivers.
- Communicate seasonal strategies collaboratively to key cross-functional teams to support innovation and financial success.
- Prepare and analyze selling recaps.
- Manage samples.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance for eligible associates and family members.
- Family planning support, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support.
- Fitness discounts and medical travel support.
- Associate discount across J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell brands.
- Hybrid work model.
- Summer Fridays, with the office closing at 1:00 PM on Fridays during summer months.
- Philanthropic and community support through the J.Crew Cares Program.
- Winter break at the end of December for eligible full-time Home Office associates, in addition to PTO.
- Opportunity for bonus.
- Competitive benefits and perks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
