Associate Merchandiser

Sweet Apparel Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paid vacation

Sick days

Paid holidays

Summer Fridays

Collaborative environment

Professional growth

Job summary

Sweet Apparel Inc. in Midtown Manhattan is seeking an Associate Merchandiser to support the Merchandising team, analyze trends, and manage assortments.

This on-site role requires collaboration across Planning, Sourcing, Marketing and other teams to drive product launches and promotional initiatives. The ideal candidate has a fashion-focused degree and 3+ years of merchandising experience, with strong Excel skills and a data-driven mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Marketing or related field.
• 3+ years of merchandising experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with understanding of retail metrics.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and time management.
• Passion for fashion and understanding of consumer/brand trends.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Collaborative, adaptable, and eager to grow.

Responsibilities

• Support Merchandising team in achieving sales, margin, and inventory goals.
• Analyze business performance, sales trends, and market insights to inform decisions.
• Prepare and distribute weekly, monthly, and seasonal reports.
• Maintain assortment plans, receipts, sample tracking, and data accuracy.
• Assist with product lifecycle processes and prep materials for meetings.
• Research competitors, market trends, pricing, and assortments.
• Collaborate with Planning, Sourcing, Marketing, and cross-functional teams for launches.
• Build strong relationships with partners and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Communicate merchandising updates and critical information across stakeholders.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Detail-oriented

Collaboration

Growth mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Marketing

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Sweet Apparel Inc. is a leader in Juniors', Women's, Men's, and Kids' fast fashion apparel. Sweet Apparel designs, manufactures, and imports apparel under its own labels as well as multiple Private labels. Our clothing can be found at major retailers including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Ross, Macy's, and more.

We are growing and looking for a full-time Associate Merchandiser!

Please note: this is an on-site position in Midtown Manhattan where we work in office 5 days/week!

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Merchandising team in achieving departmental sales, margin, and inventory goals
• Analyze business performance, sales trends, and market insights to identify opportunities and support decision-making
• Prepare and distribute weekly, monthly, and seasonal reports
• Maintain assortment plans, update receipts, manage sample tracking, and ensure data accuracy across merchandising systems
• Assist with product lifecycle processes and prepare materials for key business meetings, including investment reviews and hindsight analyses
• Research competitors, market trends, pricing strategies, and product assortments to inform merchandising decisions
• Collaborate with Planning, Sourcing, Marketing, and other cross-functional teams to support product launches and promotional initiatives
• Build strong relationships with business partners and contribute to a collaborative, solutions-focused team environment
• Ensure timely communication of merchandising updates and critical information across stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or a related field
• 3+ years of merchandising experience preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an understanding of retail metrics and business performance
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-through and time management abilities
• Passion for fashion and a strong understanding of consumer and brand trends
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Collaborative, adaptable, and eager to grow

What We Offer

• Health insurance, 401k plan, Paid Vacation, Sick days and Paid Holidays
• Summer Fridays
• Collaborative, fast-paced, and creative work environment
• Professional growth opportunities within a global fashion manufacturing organization

Target compensation for this role starts at $60k dependent on experience