Associate Merchant — Fashion Merch & Strategy (Hybrid)

LOFT; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Career development across brands

Volunteer and community support

Medical, dental, vision & 401(K)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off & holidays

Hybrid: NYC office

Job summary

LOFT in New York is seeking an Associate Merchant to support the lead Merchandiser in executing departmental strategies and shaping an actionable business plan. You will partner with cross-functional teams and assist in CLM meetings to drive results.

The role emphasizes trend analysis, reporting, assortment management, and close collaboration with Product and Planning partners in a hybrid New York office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Merchandising or equivalent.
• 3+ years of related experience in Merchandising in Retail.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities.
• Solid knowledge of retail financial measurements.

Responsibilities

• Support execution of departmental strategies and business objectives to achieve or exceed financial plans.
• Generate, analyze, and distribute weekly, monthly, and seasonal reports.
• Analyze business trends, recommend actions, and apply insights to future departmental strategies.
• Prepare materials for key Product Lifecycle meetings, including Hindsight and Investment Review.
• Research fashion trends, pricing, promotions, and competitive activity; make recommendations.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Retail finance knowledge

Collaborative

MS Office

Brand awareness

Business acumen

Fashion sense

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Merchandising

Job description

LOFT in New York is seeking an Associate Merchant to support the lead Merchandiser in executing departmental strategies and shaping an actionable business plan. You will partner with cross-functional teams and assist in CLM meetings to drive results.

The role emphasizes trend analysis, reporting, assortment management, and close collaboration with Product and Planning partners in a hybrid New York office.