Assistant Merchandiser — Growth, Analytics & Collaboration

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

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Career development

Volunteer opportunities

Medical, dental, vision insurance & 4

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Ann Taylor is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support departmental strategies and the Product Life Cycle process in our New York City office. You will assist the Senior Merchandiser with daily merchandising duties, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to drive sales and assortment quality.

The role requires a fashion-related bachelor’s degree and about one year of merchandising experience, with strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in fashion-related major.
• 1 year of 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.
• Active listener with ability to take direction.
• Strong self-management and time management.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-through.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Merchandiser in managing the department.
• Generate and distribute weekly, monthly, and seasonal reports.
• Analyze current business trends and market research.
• Build and maintain assortment sheets; reconcile receipts and maintain sample accuracy.
• Communicate necessary information to Cross-Functional team in a timely manner.
• Prepare documents for major Product Lifecycle Meetings (e.g., Hindsight, Investment Review).
• Research competitive pricing, style, and messaging information.
• Partner with Planning, Sourcing, Marketing to drive promotions and inventory.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical capabilities

Verbal and written communication

Retail financial measurements

Fashion sense

Brand and client needs

Business acumen

Active listening

Time management

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in fashion-related major

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ann Taylor is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support departmental strategies and the Product Life Cycle process in our New York City office. You will assist the Senior Merchandiser with daily merchandising duties, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to drive sales and assortment quality.

The role requires a fashion-related bachelor’s degree and about one year of merchandising experience, with strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.