Assistant Merchant, Outlet Leather Goods and Jewelry

Tory Burch • New York, NY

4d • $24 - $31

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Assistant Merchant to support the Outlet Handbags business. This role plays a critical part in the successful execution of seasonal assortments through ownership of merchandising systems, sample management, milestone readiness, and day-to-day business operations. The ideal candidate is proactive, accountable, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. They enjoy bringing structure and organization to complex workflows and take pride in keeping teams prepared, informed, and ahead of schedule.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 0-2 years of merchandising, buying, planning, retail, product development, or related experience
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills and follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support seasonal line plans, assortment tools, and product recaps
• Assist with hindsight analyses, competitive research, and business reporting
• Develop a strong understanding of the Handbags business and seasonal assortment
• Own product setup and maintenance within PLM and related merchandising systems
• Ensure product information, attributes, pricing, and classifications are accurate and completed on time
• Partner cross-functionally to maintain data integrity and support milestone readiness
• Own organization and tracking of all handbag samples throughout the seasonal lifecycle
• Coordinate samples for milestones, market appointments, presentations, photoshoots, and key business meetings
• Maintain sample inventories, trackers, and storage organization
• Support milestone preparation and execution across the Handbags business
• Maintain trackers, calendars, and key deliverables
• Monitor action items and proactively follow through to completion
• Identify risks, gaps, and outstanding needs before they become urgent
• Build strong partnerships across Merchandising, Design, Product Development, Production, Planning, and CMP
• Communicate proactively regarding deadlines, product information, sample needs, and deliverables
• Demonstrate strong responsiveness, follow-through, and accountability

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous employee discount
• Access to exclusive sample sales
• Free executive coaching on-demand
• Opportunities to give back through the Tory Burch Foundation
• Paid volunteer days
• Generous benefits to help you take care of your health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level