Assistant Merchant: Trend & Product Strategy

Victoria’s Secret & Co.; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 67,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria’s Secret & Co. is seeking an Assistant Merchant to support the category by acting as SME on systems, customer intimacy, competitive intelligence, testing, and product/sample management.

You will help drive the merchandise assortment strategy with seamless execution, ensuring accuracy of product details and timely communication. Responsibilities include turning customer insights into actionable recommendations, engaging with stores to gather feedback, and collaborating across teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business Administration, or relevant experience.
• Strong understanding of current and upcoming trends relevant to the customer.
• Highly curious and able to influence leadership through market patterning and recommendations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities with agility.
• Excellent execution, communication, prioritization, collaboration and problem solving.
• Team player and collaboration mindset.

Responsibilities

• Drive accuracy of product detail through assortment documentation and MAT tool execution.
• Turn customer insights into actionable recommendations for assortment strategy.
• Maintain voice of the customer via store visits, feedback and market insights.
• Monitor trends and competitive patterns to inform product strategy.
• Own sample management, deck prep and ad hoc analysis.

Skills

Fashion Merchandising

Business Administration

Trend awareness

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising

Business Administration

Job description

Victoria’s Secret & Co. is seeking an Assistant Merchant to support the category by acting as SME on systems, customer intimacy, competitive intelligence, testing, and product/sample management.

You will help drive the merchandise assortment strategy with seamless execution, ensuring accuracy of product details and timely communication. Responsibilities include turning customer insights into actionable recommendations, engaging with stores to gather feedback, and collaborating across teams to