Assistant Merchandiser, Women's Accessories

J.McLaughlin; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser for Accessories to support the creation and execution of seasonal product strategies. This role emphasizes organizational and analytical skills, with a focus on Women's Accessories and current market trends. The position is based in a vibrant office environment in Brooklyn, where collaboration with design, planning, and merchandising teams is key. Join a company that values kindness and community engagement, offering a unique atmosphere for growth and creativity in the fashion industry.

Qualifications

• Prior relevant internship or job experience in retail required.
• Strong analytical skills and expert-level Excel skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Merchandising team and assist in category line plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute seasonal assortments.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Excel Skills

Organizational Skills

Fashion Merchandising

Communication Skills

Education

Relevant College Degree

Job description

Why J.McLaughlin?

J.McLaughlin was founded in 1977 by brothers Kevin and Jay McLaughlin with a mission to create an American Sportswear brand that offered two key components: classic clothing with current relevance and a retail environment that has a neighborhood feel. The J.McLaughlin brand has always been more about style than fashion: straightforward, unpretentious, and devoid of the superfluous. Our clothing is rooted in the tradition of sport, work, and play. With over 150 retail locations, each store is entirely unique, attentively designed to reflect the town's color, character, and architecture. This attention to detail extends to exemplary customer service and local philanthropic engagement.

Our “Culture of Kindness” creates an environment with respect, politeness, consideration, and empathy that creates a family like atmosphere and focuses on giving back to the community. The company has an entrepreneurial spirit which fosters great experience and career opportunities, complemented with our great incentive benefits programs.

Overview

J.McLaughlin is a specialty American Sportswear and Accessories brand headquartered in New York. J.McLaughlin has a reputation for being “local and loyal”, building meaningful relationships within each community and providing customers with highly personalized service. We are a growing company with a focus on our culture of kindness, cultivating an exceptional atmosphere in which to work and shop.

The Assistant Merchandiser, Accessories is responsible for supporting and assisting in the creation, implementation and execution of seasonal product strategies that meet the financial goals of the category. This role requires organizational and analytical skills, a passion for Womenswear and Accessories and an eye for relevant trends. This role reports to the Merchandiser, Accessories and collaborates cross-functionally with the design, product, merchandising, planning and allocation teams.

This role is primarily based in-person in our Greenpoint, Brooklyn office.

Essential Functions

About the role

• The Assistant Merchant is responsible for providing organizational support to the Merchandising team and partnering with the Women’s Accessories Merchant on the running of the day-to-day business. They leverage organizational & analytical skills, as well an eye for relevant trends, to support the brand and the achievement of financial goals.
• Assist Women’s Accessories Merchant in creating category line plans, taking into consideration historical performance and current market trends
• Participate in development milestone meeting preparation: Creative Overview, Sketch Review, Proto Review, Line Review and Assortment Planning
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Design, Planning, and all Cross-Functional Partners to execute seasonal assortments from concept to customer
• Data entry and maintenance in buys sheets/reporting systems; ensure data integrity every step of the way & manage all systems related communication
• Analyze competitive landscape, identifying trends and staying on top of newness in Market; utilize findings to identify holes in the current business and opportunities for future growth
  
  

Additional Job Responsibilities

• Related projects and duties as assigned.
  
  

Skills & Requirements

What we are looking for

• Relevant College Degree preferred
• Prior relevant internship or job experience working in a retail company required
• A passion for fashion merchandising, Womenswear and Accessories
• Knowledge of the brand helpful
• Strong analytical skills
• Expert-level Excel skills
• Organized & resourceful “doer” with an ability to problem solve, balance multiple processes, and work cross functionally
• Stellar attention to detail, understanding the importance of accuracy and thorough completion of tasks
• Flexible/adaptable to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
  
  

Equal Opportunity

J.McLaughlin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.