Merchant - Crewcuts Boys

JCrew • New York, NY

2d • Hybrid

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, dental, prescription and 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 (office closes at 1:00 PM)
• Community Impact through philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program
• Winter Break (end of December for eligible full-time associates at Home Office)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) package

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree