Merchant - Crewcuts Boys
About The Position
As a Merchant, you will report to our VP of Crewcuts Merchandising and own the boy's apparel and non-apparel categories end to end, building assortments that balance J.Crew's aesthetic, customer needs, and commercial success. You will apply deep customer understanding, analytical rigor, and a sharp point of view on trend to drive the business from seasonal strategy through in-season performance, acting as the hub between Design, Planning & Allocation, Sourcing, and Marketing. In this role, you will shape a foundational part of J.Crew's assortment while beginning to develop talent as a people leader; this role may manage an Assistant or Associate Merchant.
Requirements
- 5+ years of merchandising or retail buying experience
- Strong analytical skills with ability to evaluate financial and business indicators
- Demonstrated business acumen and strategic thinking
- Effective presentation and communication skills
- Self-motivated with proven ability to manage multiple priorities
- Strong taste level and understanding of fashion trends
Nice To Haves
- Experience mentoring or developing junior team members
- A degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field is a plus, but not required
- Experience in kids product
Responsibilities
- Own the boy's apparel and non-apparel categories, building assortments that align with brand strategy and customer needs
- Develop deep understanding of the customer and stay ahead of market trends by analyzing competitive and aspirational brands to identify opportunities to differentiate and lead
- Partner with Planning & Allocation to strategize budgets, analyze hindsight data, and develop seasonal product strategies
- Collaborate with Design on product roadmaps and with Sourcing to align product strategies with manufacturing capabilities and AUC targets
- Approve garment fit on key products and ensure execution meets design aesthetic and quality standards
- Drive in-season business performance by managing sales, receipts, markdown cadence, and inventory levels, partnering with Marketing, Styling, and Visual teams to elevate key items
- May manage and develop an Assistant or Associate Merchant; coaches and delegates to shared support roles even when the position has no direct report
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Prescription insurance
- Vision insurance
- Family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support)
- Fitness discounts
- Medical travel
- Associate discount across all J.Crew brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell)
- Summer Fridays
- Winter Break
- PTO package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
