Assistant Merchant

Solomon Page; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k)

Commuter benefits

Job summary

A leading fashion staffing agency in San Francisco seeks an Assistant Merchant to develop and execute merchandise strategies. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer and financial goals. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and effective communication abilities. The position is critical for ensuring product and assortment viability while driving profitable growth.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic and analytical ability.
• Driven for results with strong financial acumen.
• Excellent verbal and written ability; adept at presenting information.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and drive merchandise assortments that meet customer needs.
• Correspond with Design and Production partners on product strategies.
• Review seasonal investment strategy with Inventory Management.

Skills

Strategic and analytical ability

Financial acumen

Verbal and written communication

Collaboration and influence

Job description

Our client, a top fashion company in San Francisco, is looking for an Assistant Merchant. In this role, you will develop, execute and drive inclusive merchandise strategies that delight the customer while meeting or exceeding the financial goals of the business. As the commercial backbone of the product development process, you will work closely with cross-functional partners using customer insights, market data and business performance to bring great products to market that amaze and delight our customers. You will own the product-level P&L, drive results and closely monitor the health of your categories ensuring product and assortments are commercially viable and drive profitable growth. You are accountable and empowered to see things through the end.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and drive merchandise assortments that meet global and digital customer needs, aligned to the overall department strategy, resulting in increased earnings
• Correspond with Design, Visual Merchandising and Production partners on product strategies and requirements to ensure customer needs are met, AUC profitability and speed to market while keeping a customer inclusivity and belonging lens
• Review seasonal investment strategy by market with Inventory Management to ensure big ideas and growth drivers are protected
• Identify business opportunities and risks in season through analyzing and communicating sales performance and gathering marketplace information
• Able to communicate difficult concepts in a simple manner
• Participate in projects and assignments of diverse scope

Required Qualifications

• Strong strategic and analytical ability
• Driven for results with strong financial acumen
• Excellent verbal and written ability; Adept at presenting information and storytelling
• Ability to align with, collaborate and influence cross-functional partners and peers
• Present problem analysis and recommended solutions in a creative and logical manner

If you meet the required qualifications and are interested in this role, please apply today.

About Solomon Page

Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a specialty staffing and executive search solutions provider across a wide array of functions and industries. Solomon Page offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, 401(k), direct deposit and commuter benefits.