Associate Merchandiser, Lifestyle & Accessories
Cole Haan•New York, NY
•$70,000 - $85,000
About The Position
The Associate Merchandiser, Lifestyle & Accessories supports the creation, implementation and delivery of seasonal product strategies that achieve the financial goals and KPIs of the merchandising team and the broader organization. This role plays a critical part in day-to-day merchandising operations, with ownership of key go-to-market processes that enable successful seasonal execution. The Associate Merchandiser is highly analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative, partnering with key stakeholders to bring assortments from initial concept to launch.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 2+ years of related experience in Merchandising or Product Management
- Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with multiple priorities and deadlines
- Highly collaborative team player with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
- Independent self-starter who demonstrates initiative and sound problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of retail math concepts and their application
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Nice To Haves
- Experience with PLM systems strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional partners (Design, Product Development) to execute seasonal assortments
- Participate in milestone meetings and market appointments, supporting timely alignment and decision-making
- Manage style set up and maintenance in PLM, ensuring accuracy and integrity of data throughout the development lifecycle
- Coordinate sample needs across the development and go-to-market process
- Prepare and maintain Product Knowledge documents; communicate product details and updates to partners
- Support market preparation, including but not limited to sample organization, system set up, market materials and internal communications
- Assist Director and Manager with weekly, monthly and seasonal sales analysis to inform future assortment decisions and identify emerging trends
- Conduct competitive analysis and help identify white space and growth opportunities within Lifestyle categories
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Care
- Health Savings Accounts
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Vacation Time
- Sick Time
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holidays
- Cole Haan Discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
