Assistant Merchant, Soft Wovens

Veronica Beard; New York (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Clothing allowance

Merchandise discounts

Short-term incentive program

Job summary

Veronica Beard is seeking an organized Assistant Merchant to support RTW Soft Wovens (Tops, Dresses, Skirts). You will work with the Senior Merchant to drive department goals and support the growth of Veronica Beard’s global RTW business.

Responsibilities include maintaining line sheets, updating reports, managing samples, and assisting with seasonal assortment and DTC buying during Market. Strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and retail KPI understanding are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years merchandising and/or buying experience.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and derive insights.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Solid financial acumen and understanding of retail math and KPIs.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to build and maintain reporting to identify risks and opportunities.
• Collaborative team player who can work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain line sheets and track style counts through development.
• Update weekly selling reports and analyze performance to highlight top sellers.
• Assist with samples organization and management pre-market, during market, and post-market.
• Partner with Creative teams to ensure samples are available for e-comm and marketing needs.
• Support photoshoots and showroom setup for market readiness and presentations.
• Help with seasonal assortment building and DTC buying during Market.
• Communicate updates to the line across cross-functional teams.
• Develop Product Knowledge Guides for Sales, E-comm, and Store teams.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Analytical skills

Excel & PowerPoint proficiency

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Pivot tables

VLOOKUP

Job description

Overview:

Veronica Beard is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Assistant Merchant to support the execution of merchandising strategies and business objectives for RTW Soft Wovens (Tops, Dresses, and Skirts). This individual will partner closely with the RTW Senior Merchant to help drive department goals and support the continued growth of Veronica Beard’s global RTW business.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain line sheets and track style counts throughout all stages of development
• Maintain product attributes across systems on a seasonal basis
• Update weekly selling reports and analyze business performance to highlight key takeaways and top sellers
• Support month-end and quarter-end reporting, including selling decks and attribute deep dives
• Assist with sample organization and management pre-market, during market, and post-market, working closely with Production and Product Development to request and track samples in a timely manner
• Partner with Creative teams to ensure samples are available for e-comm and marketing needs
• Support JOOR photoshoots and showroom setup, ensuring readiness for market and presentations
• Support Senior Merchant in seasonal assortment building and DTC buying process during Market
• Communicate updates and changes to the line across cross-functional teams
• Act as a liaison between Design, Sales, Buying, and Production teams to support alignment
• Develop and maintain Product Knowledge Guides for Sales, E-comm, and Store teams
• Stay informed on market trends and competitive landscape to help identify opportunities
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment

Requirements:

• 1–2 years of merchandising and/or buying experience
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and support business insights
• Proficiency Excel and PowerPoint (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, reporting, and presentation building)
• Solid financial acumen, understanding of retail math and key KPIs (sell-through, WOS, inventory, etc.)
• Strong understanding of market trends and competitive landscape, with a passion for product
• Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build and maintain reporting to identify risks, opportunities, and key business drivers
• Proactive and eager to learn, with a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborative team player who works well cross-functionally while also taking ownership of individual responsibilities

Thehourly rate for this role is between $24.00 and $25.00. The relevanthourly ratewill vary depending onwiderange of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, degrees, and certifications. Thehourly rateis just onecomponentof our total compensation offerings, which consist of a comprehensive benefits package as well as a short-term incentive program, clothing allowance, and merchandise discounts.

At Veronica Beard, we are committed to creating andmaintaininga workplace where every single employee can thrive and feel valued. As a company, wefirmly believethat there is strength in diversity. Weseekto recruit talent from a variety of perspectives and backgrounds and are actively seeking candidates with a dedication to advancing equity, inclusion, and racial and social justice in their work.

Veronica Beard is committed to an environment of mutual respect and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal,stateor local protected class.