Temp - Asst Merchant (Outlet Division)
About The Position
The Assistant Merchant supports a Merchant with merchandise strategy, development, and selection throughout the product lifecycle. The role is assigned to a specific category and supports analysis, product and inventory tracking, catalog and web merchandising, and cross-functional coordination. This is a temporary, full-time, on-site position based at the Talbots corporate office in Hingham, Massachusetts, with on-site work required at least four days per week. The position offers an hourly target salary range of $20–$27. Candidates should bring merchandising, retail sales, buying, or internship experience; strong analytical and organizational abilities; fashion awareness; and the ability to collaborate, manage priorities, and meet concurrent deadlines.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and numerical formulas, or aptitude to learn these technical applications quickly.
- Broad-based business acumen and potential to grow to the Merchant level and beyond.
- 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 and understanding of the importance of accuracy and thorough task completion.
- Ability to meet concurrent deadlines and manage and prioritize one's workload.
Nice To Haves
- One to two years of merchandising, retail sales, buying, or internship experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports; assist the Merchant with performance analysis and complete ad hoc analytical assignments.
- Review and compile seasonal commitments by style, color, and size in partnership with Sourcing and Allocation.
- Monitor and track purchase orders and inventory through receipt reconciliation.
- Order, track, and organize seasonal samples; ensure photo samples are accurate and follow protocol for incorrect samples.
- Coordinate with cross-functional partners to ensure accurate product representation for photo shoots and floor sets.
- Provide item data for catalog copy cards.
- Review catalog shot sheets to ensure all products are photographed and have appropriate selling space.
- Prepare for and attend catalog, store-set layout, and web-thumbnail reviews to support accuracy, timely delivery, and placement.
- Review and correct department catalog and web content as it is released, coordinating with teams to ensure accurate product representation.
- Maintain knowledge of retail trends, shop competitors, and frequently visit Talbots stores.
- Check the department web landing page for accurate product information, gallery ranking, and useful customer reviews; coordinate callouts with the web merchandising team.
- Assist the Merchant with weekly reports to analyze sales and business trends.
- Gather and recap historical information as a starting point for future buys.
Benefits
- Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
- Individual development support and opportunities for career mobility within the family of brands.
- Local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match for eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities supporting communities.
- Medical insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- 401(k).
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
