ASSISTANT MERCHANT II

Namely; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

401K Match

Hybrid Work Schedule

Employee Discount

Generous Paid Time Off

Job summary

FULLBEAUTY Brands is seeking an Assistant Merchant II to support merchandising and product execution for assigned brands and categories, focusing on drop ship and national brand operations. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assist launches, vendor relations, and purchase order management.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fashion merchandising, business, or related field.
• 3–5 years in merchandising, buying, or product-related roles with focus on product development and business analysis.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret sales and KPI data.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities for multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain supplier relationships including drop ship and national brand vendors.
• Partner with Planning, Drop Ship Operations, Logistics, and eCommerce teams for launches.
• Coordinate end-to-end dropship style setup: item creation, pricing, imagery, copy, activation.
• Manage dropship onboarding to ensure accurate, timely live products.
• QA reviews for photos, categorization, pricing, and naming conventions.
• Attend vendor meetings to support assortment strategy and national brands.
• Create and track national brand POs with timely follow-up.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends and assortment opportunities.
• Analyze sales metrics and KPIs to drive product performance and revenue.
• Use historical data to identify opportunities for assortment optimization and improvements.
• Support additional merchandising, operational, and analytical projects.

Skills

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Time management

Strong communication

Product development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field

Tools

PLM

ERP

Excel

Job description

FULLBEAUTY Brands™ is the premier fashion and lifestyle destination for the plus size customer. We are an online and catalog marketplace offering a curated collection of the finest family of plus size brands and thousands of products.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Assistant Merchant II supports merchandising and product execution activities for assigned brands and categories, with a focus on drop ship and national brand operations. Reporting to the Merchant or Senior Merchant, this role partners cross-functionally to support product launches, vendor relationships, assortment planning, and purchase order management. The position assists with sales reporting, market analysis, and product setup to help support business objectives and customer needs. Success in this role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, analytical ability, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with new and existing suppliers, including drop ship suppliers and national brand vendors.
• Partner cross-functionally with Planning, Drop Ship Operations, Logistics, and eCommerce teams to support timely product launches and ensure seamless execution.
• Coordinate and facilitate the end-to-end drop ship style setup process, including item creation, assortment selection, pricing, imagery, copy, and product activation on site.
• Manage the dropship onboarding process from start to finish to ensure products go live accurately, promptly, and without issue.
• Perform quality assurance reviews for dropship and national brand items, ensuring accuracy in product photography, categorization, descriptions, pricing, and naming conventions.
• Attend vendor meetings alongside Merchant and Senior Merchant partners to support national brand assortment selection and product strategy discussions.
• Create, send, track, and manage national brand purchase orders (POs) while ensuring timely follow-up and execution.
• Conduct competitive market analysis to identify emerging trends, customer preferences, and assortment opportunities that support business growth.
• Analyze sales performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to provide actionable recommendations that enhance product performance and drive revenue.
• Utilize historical sales data and reporting tools to identify opportunities for assortment optimization, product enhancements, and improved overall business performance.
• Support additional merchandising, operational, and analytical projects as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in merchandising, buying, or product-related roles, with a strong focus on product development and business analysis.
• Strong analytical skills and experience interpreting sales and KPI data to support product and business decisions.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Proven collaboration skills with experience working cross-functionally to drive results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; experience with PLM, ERP, or other merchandising systems is a plus.
• A passion for product and an eye for trend, fit, and customer preference.

WHY JOIN FULLBEAUTY?

• Competitive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Employer HSA Contribution
• 401K Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hybrid Work Schedule (Corporate)
• Business Casual Attire
• Wellness Initiatives
• 30% Associate Merchandise Discount Across our Family of Brands
• Employee Discount on Travel, Cell Phone Plans and More
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Promote From Within Culture
• Commitment to Being an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Life Insurance Benefits
• Internal charity that supports FULLBEAUTY Brands' associates and their immediate family members during times of extreme hardship

FULLBEAUTY Brands™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.