Merchandiser, Dresses & Skirts

Knitwell Group • New York, NY

25d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Merchandiser will lead a cross-functional team to achieve divisional financial goals by inspiring collaboration and positive cross functional relationships. The Merchandiser develops and drives the business strategy for the Dresses/Skirts category to meet financial objectives and client expectation. This entails successfully executing on seasonal business strategies to include building and executing a collection that embodies the brand, client and overall experience.

Requirements

• 4 – 6 years’ experience in Merchandising.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Ability to take analysis into action, executes to timelines and provides timely solutions.
• Exceptional leadership capabilities and the ability to influence others across functions; build support and engagement.
• Strong analytical skills and clear understanding of financial measurements and how to impact them.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong decision-making capabilities; strong point of view and negotiation skills.
• Clear understanding of brand, client, and experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business and make recommendations on how to drive the business based on sales, history, and market trends.
• Partner with Merch Planning and Allocation on strategic inventory management to maximize sales and margin and minimize risks through markdown and promotional strategies, receipt shifts and changes and chase opportunities.
• Conduct first pass with planning to ensure vision of collection ties back to financial plans.
• Partner with Planning and merchandising peers to develop a balanced investment strategy by category and store level.
• Align on targets that are in line with department merchandising strategy.
• Partner with Design and Production to exceed IMU goals and ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Lead CFT to drive results and make decisions that support the departmental strategies.
• Demonstrate ability to influence key decisions makers.
• Build relationships through effective collaboration that contributes to a high performing team.
• Participate as a solution-oriented team member.
• Identify how current trends will impact future strategies and adjust as needed.
• Analyze LY information and market information to support strategy development.
• Work with manager to edit and balance the line in partnership with Design.
• Identify opportunities for growth and decline by classification.
• Ensure assortment supports department strategies and falls within brand aesthetic.
• Gather and collect information from competitive set including pricing, style, and key messaging information.
• Use information to make sound recommendations for department
• Work with manager on pricing strategy/scenarios for the department.
• Collect competitive pricing information and recommend retail pricing and promotional strategies for the department.

Benefits

• A merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for 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).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time off – paid time off & holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees