Associate Merchant

Knitwell Group•New Albany, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

About us Our founder, Lena Bryant didn't set out to change fashion forever, but that's exactly what she did. 120 years later, Lane Bryant remains the iconic plus-size brand. Empowering women is kind of our thing. Our inclusive community of customers and associates champions the acceptance of all sizes, shapes, and people. If you believe in the power of clothes to create confidence and empower self-expression, you'll be at home here. About the role The Associate Merchandiser assists the Merchandiser with merchandise strategy and product assortments that enable the achievement of financial plan. Works in collaboration with all cross functional partners to deliver departmental plans. The impact you can have Support in developing a line that represents the brand by doing competitive intelligence, customer intimacy, and business analysis. Manage a subset of the lifestyle category to begin broadening scope of responsibility Collect industry/ consumer/ competitor trend information. Report on and integrates findings into the development of the strategic vision and the future selection of product. Works with Planning and Allocation on promotional cadence, flow order, color/size buys, minimum /maximum quantities, etc. Understands and applies retail metrics In season, react to current business trends; ensures the integration of fashion newness, develops upside strategies, recognizes product evolution and potential voids; prepares contingency plans to drive sales and profit objectives. Work cross functionally with planning, product development, and design to ensure the flow of the vertical process in maintained. Support sample ordering, tracking, management, organization and pass off Responsible for hind-sighting product performance. You’ll bring to the role 3-5 years of experience in a merchandising related position for a fashion retailer. Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising, retail management or business related field preferred. Proficient in Word, Excel and Power Point, and Outlook Ability to build and sustain relationships quickly. Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills Ability to multi-task and prioritize Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills Benefits at KnitWell Group You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies. Support for your individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K) retirement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Time off – paid time off & holidays Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role. Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position. #LI-KB1 Location: LB OH Corp Office-LaneBryant-New Albany, OH 43054 Position Type: Regular/Full time Equal Employment Opportunity The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [email protected]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation. KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful. Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good. To reduce potential fraud, we remind all applicants: • It won’t cost you money to apply for a job with us. Our brands will never ask for money – that includes a wire transfer or a credit card. There will be no charge for equipment, background checks or other expenses in submitting a job application with us. • We will never ask for your bank account information as part of the interview process. Your bank account information should only be entered during the onboarding process after you are hired to set up direct deposit of wages. • Interviews will be conducted in-person or through a secure video call, using a teleconference application that uses email addresses only (not telephone numbers). • Watch closely for email addresses with misspelled or “spoofed” company names in communications during the interview process. Examples of suspicious addresses include “[email protected]” instead of “[email protected],” and misspelled company names like “[email protected]” or “[email protected].” • If you do apply to our Brands through an official job board site rather than using our official website (https://www.ascena.com/home/our-careers/work-with-us/), report suspicious communication immediately to the site or platform used to submit your job application (such as an official job board site). • If you have any questions or are not sure if you’ve applied to our Brands, please reach out to [email protected] to confirm. • If you believe you may be a victim of a scam, please contact your local law enforcement.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in a merchandising related position for a fashion retailer.
Proficient in Word, Excel and Power Point, and Outlook
Ability to build and sustain relationships quickly.
Strong interpersonal skills and communication skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize
Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in fashion merchandising, retail management or business related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Support in developing a line that represents the brand by doing competitive intelligence, customer intimacy, and business analysis.
Manage a subset of the lifestyle category to begin broadening scope of responsibility
Collect industry/ consumer/ competitor trend information.
Report on and integrates findings into the development of the strategic vision and the future selection of product.
Works with Planning and Allocation on promotional cadence, flow order, color/size buys, minimum /maximum quantities, etc.
Understands and applies retail metrics
In season, react to current business trends; ensures the integration of fashion newness, develops upside strategies, recognizes product evolution and potential voids; prepares contingency plans to drive sales and profit objectives.
Work cross functionally with planning, product development, and design to ensure the flow of the vertical process in maintained.
Support sample ordering, tracking, management, organization and pass off
Responsible for hind-sighting product performance.

Benefits

You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
Support for your individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands
A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities
Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K) retirement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Time off – paid time off & holidays
Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills.
Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.
Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship.
We are not providing sponsorship for this position.