Senior Associate Merchant

EMINENT, INC.•Los Angeles, CA

8h•$80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Senior Associate Merchant plays a critical role in supporting the merchandising team through trend analysis, assortment planning, and administrative operations. This position combines strategic market research with hands-on execution to drive product development and business growth.

Requirements

3-5 years of experience in merchandising, buying, or retail product development
Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data analysis
Excellent organizational and project management abilities
Fashion industry knowledge and trend awareness
Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong communication and collaboration skills

Nice To Haves

Experience with merchandising software and reporting tools
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field
Understanding of product development processes

Responsibilities

Provide hands-on support for buying activities and performance analysis.
Pull and analyze sales reports to inform buying decisions
Generate performance reports across categories, styles, and time periods
Track sell-through rates, inventory levels, and key performance metrics
Support reorder and markdown recommendations based on data analysis
Assist in preparing buying presentations and line reviews
Track and organize all product samples throughout the development cycle
Maintain sample organization
Coordinate sample requests and returns with internal teams
Document sample status and maintain sample tracking docs
Support photo sample preparation and coordination
Manage administrative tasks to support merchandising workflow
Ensure brand assortment is balanced across product elements, departments, seasonality, and color palettes
Monitor category mix and identify gaps or overrepresentation
Ensure brand positioning aligns with marketplace across style, color, and price point
Provide competitive insights to inform assortment decisions
Support management of key programs including carryover styles and new item introductions
Track program performance and identify opportunities to maximize sales
Support development and maintenance of Function Plans
Ensure critical product element developments are reflected in planning documents
Assist in prioritizing all styles developed within the brand
Support development of balanced line plans that inform buying strategy
Maintain organized style tracking systems
Research and monitor the competitive landscape across key competitors
Execute and document comprehensive marketplace research
Identify product opportunities based on competitive analysis
Track competitor pricing, promotions, and assortment strategies
Track and analyze social media trends across relevant platforms
Document influencer partnerships and trending styles
Identify product opportunities emerging from social media insights
Stay informed on runway show attendance and key fashion week events
Support documentation of runway trends and designer innovations
Identify emerging trends and product opportunities from runway analysis
Track seasonal direction across major fashion markets