Assistant Merchandiser: Trends, Data & Planning

EXPRESS; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

PHOENIX Retail, LLC is seeking an Assistant Merchant to support the Merchant team in Columbus, focusing on assortment strategies and operational efficiency. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams across the business to ensure accurate data, timely sample handling, and informed market insights.

You will analyze trends, assist in product development, and help prepare for key meetings, driving performance and alignment with seasonal goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business/retail merchandising preferred.
• 0-3 years in retail merchandising or buying.
• Proficient in Excel and Google; RMS experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing seasonal assortments, including initial product selection, roadmap creation, and style set-up.
• Manage operational tasks, including order management, sample organization, meeting preparation, and data accuracy across all systems.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis, providing insights that inform product development and pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, Planning, Design, eCommerce, Visual, Marketing) to ensure the successful execution of assortment strategies.
• Maintain style attribution, adoption, and updates, ensuring accuracy and relevance.
• Prepare and present hindsighting selling reports, highlighting opportunities for future season planning.
• Support product development by communicating tactical updates to the appropriate teams, including design, production, and sourcing.
• Track and manage order delivery and launch timing, reporting exceptions and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Partner with the planning team on seasonal financial plans, pricing, and item descriptions.
• Compile and distribute product knowledge to internal teams on a monthly or seasonal basis.
• Stay updated on trends and customer preferences to inform product selection and assortment decisions

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/retail merchandising

Tools

RMS

BeProduct

S5

Google

Job description

PHOENIX Retail, LLC is seeking an Assistant Merchant to support the Merchant team in Columbus, focusing on assortment strategies and operational efficiency. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams across the business to ensure accurate data, timely sample handling, and informed market insights.

You will analyze trends, assist in product development, and help prepare for key meetings, driving performance and alignment with seasonal goals.