Merchant - Women's (Sports Management/Operations)

Merchant - Women's (Sports Management/Operations)

Job Description

Our company is looking for a merchant expert. The Women's Merchant (Buyer) will be given a rare opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing brand and division. Passion, desire and integrity are traits we look for in our teammates. This is a key role in the Retail Merchant team accountable for the continual success of a specific product category. You will play a key role in the store product assortments and partner with key members of the Retail Team in creating a profitable business.

What does the opportunity mean for me?

Ownership. Own your job and be accountable for your work.

Exposure. The ability to partner with business units across the organization.

Growth. Potential for career growth is a company initiative.

Pride. Work for a brand that delivers a consistent message every day.

What Will I do at this company?

Manage and define a Women's merchandising vision and business strategy for a specific product category while reporting to the Director of Merchandising and part of a vertical team of peer merchants.

Create and optimize product assortments in both Specialty and Factory House channels that maximize potential for revenue and profit.

Plan and execute effective product life cycles for category assigned including markdown cadence and reorder frequency.

Create strategy for Women's product made exclusively for distribution in Factory House as the value representation of the brand.

Partner and lead a team of cross functional procedure experts assigned to the same category that include a Planning partner, Allocation Analyst and Visual Merchandising partner.

Create a merchandising flow calendar that identifies key items, trends and product launches appropriate to the product category.

Define and implement category pricing strategy appropriate to each channel.

Represent Retail at the merchandising and design meetings while working with the brand merchant teams.

Determine strategy for floor planagrams for product placement. Influence collateral needs for product placement and emphasis.

Analyze Women's sales trends and make recommendations for strategic action.

Analyze historical sales performance and use as influence in making merchandising strategies for anniversary time periods.

Foster positive relationships with the stores and getting their feedback and insight as to product needs and consumer reactions to product assortments and items.

Facilitate and prepare line reviews for product category of responsibility.

What does this company need from me?

Bachelor's degree or related work experience.

Five years plus merchandising or buying experience in a progressive, high growth retail organization.

Excellent leadership and partnership skills.

Strong analytical and conceptual skills.

Ability to be part of a team, set challenging standards, develops strong partnerships, and lead others to action.

Knowledge of Apparel product lines and our position within the industry.

Knowledge or experience with performance product a plus.

Ability to communicate product strategies verbally and in writing.

What else do I get?

Competitive salary and bonus.

Comprehensive benefits program.

Amazing company culture and team environment.

Ownership in the brand with our Employee stock Purchase Program.