Associate Merchant- Men's

Madewell • New York, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Story At Madewell, we believe that great style starts with great design. Since 2006, we’ve been creating premium denim and foundational wardrobe pieces for men and women that balance quality, authenticity, and versatility. From iconic jeans perfected by denim experts to the essential tee, the most versatile shoe, and the timeless leather bag—if it’s Madewell, it’s made well. Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace. The Role + Purpose: An Associate Merchant is responsible for helping to manage the execution of seasonal assortments, acting as point person for cross-functional business partners in production, marketing, design, allocation, and planning. They help to drive strategy for the categories they are managing.

Requirements

• 3+ years’ Merchandising experience
• Proficient in Excel
• Demonstrated analytical and business skills
• Strong presentation skills

Responsibilities

• Build an on-trend Omni assortment with channel-specific strategies in mind
• Initiate market/competitor analysis and always be on top of industry trends
• Communicate changes to all cross-functional partners - planning, production, design and wholesale
• Participate in store visits
• Prepare and analyze Omni selling recaps to drive your business. Make recommendations on how to optimize current sales and affect future plans
• Partner with planning in pre-season to plan and buy your department based on comprehensive analysis of the business – last year results, current business, etc
• Participate in inventory management and control with planning and distribution teams
• Participate with pricing and profit strategies – make promotional and markdown suggestions to drive profitable gross margin results
• Review new receipts against business trend to maximize sales and stock

Benefits

• Health & Well-being - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.
• Associate Discount - We love our products just as much as you do! That’s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).
• Summer Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.
• Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
• Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed