Assistant Merchandiser - Women's Dresses & Skirts

F J Crew Building Contractors Ltd; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Associate discount

Summer Fridays

Community impact program

Winter Break

Job summary

J.Crew Group in New York is seeking an Assistant Merchant to support the execution of seasonal assortments and serve as a key contact for cross-functional partners in production, marketing, design, allocation, and planning.

The role emphasizes merchandising coordination, opportunity identification, and collaboration with design and production to meet customer needs, profitability, and speed to market. Two-way communication across teams will drive successful seasonal initiatives.

Qualifications

• 0-1 years merchandising experience required.
• Strong analytical abilities and numerical literacy.
• Proficient in Excel and data interpretation.

Responsibilities

• Assist Merchants to organize assortments aligned to department strategy.
• Identify product opportunities and analyze competitive landscape.
• Collaborate with Design and Production on product strategies and requirements.
• Coordinate with Planning and Allocation on seasonal investment by market.
• Communicate seasonal strategies across cross-functional teams.
• Prepare and analyze selling recaps.
• Manage samples and related copy for seasonal launches.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Analytical skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our Story

J.Crew gets you dressed every day, for every occasion.

Since 1983, we've been creating classics that feel familiar and refreshingly new, crafted with unbeatable quality and distinctive point of view - it's no wonder we've been in your closet for four decades and counting.

Today, we continue to do the classics our way, inspiring not only how you shop but how you define your personal style. Our commitment runs deeper than just making great clothes we're proud of our role in getting you dressed with confidence, character, and celebrating a distinctly American sensibility that makes us who we are.

Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace.

The Role + Purpose:

An Assistant Merchant is responsible for assisting with departmental execution of seasonal assortments, acting as point person for cross-functional business partners in production, marketing, design, allocation, and planning.

• Assist Merchants to organize assortments aligned to overall department strategy, resulting in increased earnings
• Identify product opportunities and become an expert in competitive landscape
• Partner with Design and Production on product strategies and requirements to ensure customer needs are met, AUC profitability, and speed to market
• Partner with Planning and Allocation on seasonal investment strategy by market to ensure big ideas and growth drivers are protected
• Communicate seasonal strategies in a collaborative way to key cross functional teams to ensure innovation and financial success
• Prepare and analyze selling recaps
• Sample management

Qualifications:

• 0-1 years' Merchandising experience
• Strong excel skills
• Demonstrated analytical skills

Benefits + Perks

• Health & Well-being - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance,family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.
• Associate Discount - We love our products just as much as you do! That's why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).
• Summer Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.
• Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.
• Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.

Note: Availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.

Hourly Range: $25.48 - $29.74

At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company's size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate'sgeographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group's competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks.

One of our core focuses here at JCGis creating a community and culture that builds belonging. We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds.

JCG is proud to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, legally protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected under applicable law.