Senior Merchandiser

Lucky Brand•New York, NY

14h•$89,100 - $162,000

About The Position

Catalyst Brands is seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Merchandiser to lead the Men’s business across the Off-Price and Clubs channel. This role is responsible for building compelling assortments, driving seasonal strategies, and maximizing business performance through strong analytical and cross-functional leadership. The ideal candidate brings sharp commercial instincts, deep product expertise, and strong business acumen to effectively balance brand vision with channel-specific needs.

Requirements

7+ years of merchandising experience in apparel, including at least 2 years of management experience
Experience working within Off-Price and/or Clubs channels (e.g., Costco, Sam’s Club, mass retailers)
Proven expertise in assortment building and line planning
Strong understanding of product development processes and timelines
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable strategies
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Highly collaborative with the ability to influence across functions

Nice To Haves

Strategic thinking with strong business and financial acumen
Product-focused with a keen eye for trend and value
Detail-oriented and highly organized
Results-driven with a sense of urgency
Adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Responsibilities

Develop and execute seasonal assortment strategies tailored to Off-Price and Clubs accounts, ensuring alignment with brand positioning, account needs, pricing architecture, and margin targets
Analyze historical performance, market trends, and account insights to inform line architecture and product decisions
Manage timelines and ensure on-time delivery of key milestones and market tools
Partner closely with Design and Sourcing teams to bring concepts to market that meet cost, quality, and timeline expectations
Translate customer and channel needs into clear product briefs and development direction
Ensure product assortments are commercially viable while maintaining brand integrity
Understand the nuances of each retailer and tailor assortments accordingly
Collaborate with Sales to support seasonal markets, presentations and line reviews
Identify opportunities to expand categories, increase penetration, and drive growth within the Value channel
Leverage advanced Excel skills to analyze sales and performance data
Use data-driven insights to influence decision-making and optimize future assortments
Partner with Sales, Planning, Design, and Sourcing teams to ensure alignment and execution of business strategies
Lead and influence cross-functional teams to deliver against deadlines and financial targets
Mentor and develop junior merchandising team members, fostering a high-performing team environment