Associate Merchant - Lou & Grey

Knitwell Group • New York, NY

7d • $68,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Merchant of Lou & Grey collaborates with the lead Merchandiser to execute departmental strategies and business objectives. The role translates information and ideas into an actionable business plan and supports the department with tactical responsibilities. It includes analyzing business performance and trends, contributing research and recommendations, managing daily merchandising tasks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to help achieve or exceed financial plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Merchandising, or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of related Merchandising experience in Retail.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities.
• Solid knowledge of retail financial measurements.
• Strong fashion sense and understanding of brand and client needs.
• Strong business acumen and potential to grow into a Merchant role.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of departmental strategies and business objectives to achieve or exceed financial plans.
• Generate, analyze, and distribute weekly, monthly, and seasonal reports.
• Analyze business trends, recommend actions, and apply insights to future departmental strategies.
• Provide applicable historical information and market research.
• Manage daily merchandising tasks, including assortment sheets, receipt updates, sample accuracy, handoffs, and timely cross-functional communication.
• Prepare materials for key Product Lifecycle meetings, including Hindsight and Investment Review.
• Research fashion trends, pricing, promotions, and competitive activity, and make recommendations based on findings.
• Recommend style ranking and attributes and chase/cancel strategies.
• Provide information and ideas to support development of seasonal strategies.
• Participate actively on the Cross-Functional team and make recommendations to drive results.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and contribute as a solution-oriented team member.
• Demonstrate the ability to affect key decisions within the Cross-Functional team.

Benefits

• Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for individual development and career mobility across the company’s family of brands.
• Volunteer opportunities, donation matching, and community support activities.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Paid time off and holidays.

What This Job Offers

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