Assistant Merchandiser

LOFT; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Career mobility opportunities

Volunteer opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Job summary

LOFT in New York, NY is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support product lifecycle and department strategies on-site at our Ann Taylor office in New York City. You will assist in building assortments, preparing reports, and partnering with Planning, Sourcing, and Marketing to optimize sales and margins.

Qualified candidates bring a fashion-related bachelor’s degree and about a year of merchandising experience, plus strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in fashion-related field.
• 1 year merchandising experience or relevant internships.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of retail financial measurements.
• Strong fashion sense aligned with brand and client needs.
• Potential to grow to Merchant level.

Responsibilities

• Generate and distribute weekly, monthly, and seasonal reports.
• Provide analysis of current business trends.
• Research historical information and market data.
• Manage daily merchandising duties: assortment sheets, receipts, samples.
• Communicate information to cross-functional teams promptly.
• Prepare documents for Product Lifecycle Meetings.
• Research competitive set: pricing, style, messaging.
• Demonstrate awareness of the retail landscape.
• Support lead merchandiser in building assortment.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive results.
• Build relationships with partners and be a solution-oriented team member.
• Work with Planning to execute promotions to manage sales and margin.
• Coordinate with Sourcing for timely delivery.
• Collaborate with Marketing for accurate mailer/PR look books.

Skills

Merchandising

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Retail finance

Time management

Collaboration

Organizational skills

MS Office

Brand awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in fashion

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Assistant Merchandiser supports the execution of departmental strategies and business objectives; is responsible for assisting throughout the Product Life Cycle process; and supports the department with any necessary tactical responsibilities.

The impact you can have

• Achieve/exceed financial plan by supporting Senior Merchandiser in all facets of managing a successful
• department.
• Generate and distribute weekly, monthly, and seasonal reports.
• Provide analysis and understanding of current business trends.
• Provide applicable historical information and market research.
• Manage daily Merchandising responsibilities, including accurately building, editing and maintaining
• assortment sheets; reconciling and updating receipts; maintaining sample accuracy and handoff;
• communicating necessary information to Cross-Functional team in a timely manner.
• Prepare all necessary documents and resources for major Product Lifecycle Meetings, including Hindsight,
• Conduct research on competitive set including pricing, style, and key messaging information.
• Demonstrate awareness of retail landscape.
• Support lead Merchandiser in building assortment.
• Participate on Cross-Functional team and make relevant recommendations to drive results.
• Build relationships with Cross-Functional partners and participate as a solution-oriented team member,
• contributing to a high performing team.
• Partner with Planning to execute promotional strategies to effectively manage sales, gross margin, and
• Partner with Sourcing to secure timely flow of delivery.
• Partner with Marketing to deliver accurate mailer/PR look book information.

You’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree in fashion-related major.
• 1 year of related experience in Merchandising, or relevant Internships.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of retail financial measurements.
• Strong fashion sense, with a sense of brand and client needs.
• Broad-based business acumen with the potential to grow to the Merchant level.
• Ability to be an active listener and take direction.
• Strong self-management and time management skills.
• Detail oriented, with excellent follow-through skills.
• Strong prioritization skills.
• Excellent organizational ability to facilitate multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time off – paid time off & holidays.*

The wage range for this position is $50,000 to $54,000. Successful candidates’ wage rates will be determined based on their individual qualifications for the position. *

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

This position works on-site consistent with the needs of the business at our Ann Taylor office location in New York City.