Associate Merchant

Bath & Body Works; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Merchandise discount

Job summary

Bath & Body Works in Reynoldsburg, OH is seeking an Associate Merchant to support creative product development, maintain seasonal line plans and drive testing strategies for specific categories.

They will support in the delivery of sales and profit growth by helping drive the commercialization of new product launches, analyzing consumer insights to help drive key brand initiatives and supporting in-store product launches.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related work experience in brand development, merchandise buying and/or retail management.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Senior/Merchant on growth-driving brand strategy and planning, including new product development, pricing, promotions / sampling, internal associate education and training, patterning, performance analysis and hind-sighting.
• Support the creation of internal presentations to executives and cross-functional teams, from concept brainstorming to drafting documents to preparing meeting materials.
• Responsible for accurately coordinating new development projects, including process paperwork, Costing Analysis and leading communication flow to cross-functional team members.
• Seek alignment on product description, claims, and aesthetics with partners.
• Collaborate with Commercialization Services to supervise timelines, anticipate / communicate issues and drive due dates on time.
• Supports the Merchant in developing a line plan that represents the Brand and is aligned with the seasonal merchandise strategy.
• Analyzes data in weekly business meetings to share result driving insights, customer feedback, and in-store merchandising opportunities.
• Visit stores regularly to proactively solicit feedback from customers and sales associates.

Skills

Brand development

Merchandise buying

Retail management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

At Bath & Body Works, we believe everybody deserves to feel good. When you join us, you're part of more than an iconic fragrance and personal care brand — you become part of Gingham Nation, where people are at the center of everything we do.

We believe great associate experiences create great consumer experiences. When our associates feel supported, inspired and empowered, consumers feel it. Whether you're starting your career or building your next chapter, we invest in your growth so you can learn, lead and help create feel good moments every day.

The Associate Merchant is responsible for supporting the execution of the creative product development, maintaining seasonal line plans and driving testing strategies for specific categories. They will support in the delivery of sales and profit growth by helping drive the commercialization of new product launches, analyzing consumer insights to help drive key brand initiatives and supporting in-store product launches.

Responsibilities

Specifically, this position will:

• Work alongside Senior/Merchant on growth-driving brand strategy and planning, including new product development, pricing, promotions / sampling, internal associate education and training, patterning, performance analysis and hind-sighting
• Support the creation of internal presentations to executives and cross-functional teams, from concept brainstorming to drafting documents to preparing meeting materials
• Responsible for accurately coordinating new development projects, including process paperwork (e.g. Project Initiation Forms, Design Requests, Product Briefs for all products, sampling and gift sets), Costing Analysis and leading communication flow to cross-functional team members
• Seek alignment on product description, claims, and aesthetics with partners
• Collaborate with Commercialization Services to supervise timelines, anticipate / communicate issues and drive due dates on time
• Supports the Merchant in developing a line plan that represents the Brand and is aligned with the seasonal merchandise strategy
• Analyzes data in weekly business meetings to share result driving insights, customer feedback, and in-store merchandising opportunities
• Seen as the category guide and "go to" person by their cross-functional partners
• Support in meeting preparation, sample management, report evaluation and analysis and share their POV and recommendations based on current results and category strategy
• Become the authority in market intelligence: understanding other retailer’s assortment, pricing and promotional strategy
• Visit stores regularly to proactively solicit feedback from customers and sales associates

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of related work experience in brand development, merchandise buying and/or retail management
• Capability to take direction under moderate supervision
• Experience patterning competitors and the marketplace, sees the opportunities, and ability to make recommendations for new insights
• Broad-based eye for business with analytical and retail math skills
• Demonstrates strong knowledgebase of trends and can creatively translate it to strategies to drive the business
• Demonstrate a passion for product and customer satisfaction
• Be a self-starter and work independently producing accurate work
• Ability to lead through challenges, problem-solve and build a cohesive team
• Exceptional ability to enhance cooperative working relationships
• Able to multi-task and prioritize with a strong time management skills
• Systems and computer proficiency (MS Office-Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
• Education
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Core Competencies

• Drives Results
• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Decision Making
• Nimble Learning

Benefits

Feeling good starts with you. We invest in benefits that support your well-being, growth and future, helping you thrive as a creator of feel good — every day. Benefits for eligible associates include:

• Robust medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
• No-cost mental health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with company match and Associate Stock Purchase Program with discount.
• Opportunity for paid time off, paid parental leave and access to family building benefits.
• Home, auto and pet insurance and a company-provided Care.com subscription.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education.
• Enjoy complimentary products and a 40% merchandise discount so you can experience and share the brand you love.
• Visit bbwbenefits.com for more details.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Washington Fair Chance Act Guide

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.

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