Associate Product Channel Merchant, A&F

Abercrombie & Fitch; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Flexible work options

Career advancement

Job summary

Abercrombie & Fitch Co. seeks an Associate Product Channel Merchant to drive seasonal product strategies across channels and ensure consistent messaging from product to customer experiences.

You’ll collaborate with merchandising, marketing, planning and site teams to bring assortments to market and support omni-channel presentations. You will analyze sales data, partner with creative teams, and coordinate with regional partners to maximize brand impact and growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Merchandising or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with merchandising, marketing, planning/promotions and site to drive product priorities.
• Analyze customer and sales data to inform product strategies and messaging.
• Partner with marketing creative and photo studio to ensure on-figure product photography and campaigns.
• Maintain communication with global partners to align regional product messaging and support.

Skills

Merchandising

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Communication/presentation

Strategic thinking

Job description

Job Description:The Associate Product Channel Merchant (PCM) team establishes seasonal strategies that amplify the biggest product opportunities across every customer touchpoint, connecting product, pricing and experience. This role partners closely with merchandising, marketing, planning/promotions, site and visual to drive brand product priorities, marketing campaigns, and omni experience. The PCM is the key point of contact between global category merchants and the marketing & digital organizations, ensuring product strategies are translated to the customer to drive overall brand growth.This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, OH.What You’ll DoImmerse yourself in the product development process each season, staying closely connected with category merchants on assortment strategies and product detailsPartner with marketing & experience functions to effectively bring the assortment(s) to market and connect omni-channel product presentations across site, app, and storesAnalyze customer and sales data to help inform future product strategies & product messaging plansPartner closely with marketing creative and photo studio to ensure we capture the most important product for on-figure photography and campaign photoshoots, including participation in photoshoots to ensure product is captured to our tech standard and product/fit integrityMaintain effective communication with EMEA and APAC partners to ensure regional product distortions are appropriately supported via the product messaging calendarContribute new and creative ideas that push our learnings and keep us at the forefront of retail; be a source for what’s new and next for the customer journeyWhat You Bring3+ years of Merchandising or equivalent experienceAbility to connect the dots between multiple workstreams and cross functional teamsSelf-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reportingAbility to understand the big picture and prioritizeConfident and well-spoken, ability to present to multiple levels of the companyFlex influence and communication style across a broad range of functionsDemonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a teamAbility to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environmentStrategic thinker - ability to conceptualize and understand risks facing a business and create a strategy surrounding a specific opportunity. Build creative solutions and plans that meet objectives and maximize impact.Benefits & PerksAs an Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) associate, you’ll be eligible to participate in a variety of benefit programs designed to fit you and your lifestyle. A&F Co. is committed to providing competitive and comprehensive benefits that align with our company’s culture and values, but most importantly – with you! We also provide competitive incentives to reward the commitment our associates have for moving our global business forward:Incentive bonus programAnnual companywide review processFlexible spending accountsMedical, dental and vision insuranceLife and disability insuranceAssociate assistance programPaid parental and adoption leaveAccess to fertility and adoption benefits through CarrotAccess to mental health and wellness app, HeadspacePaid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your communityWork from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year)Seven associate wellness half days per yearMerchandise discount on all of our brandsOpportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from withinAccess to multiple Associate Resource GroupsGlobal team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.Company DescriptionAbercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories catering to kids through millennials with assortments curated for their specific lifestyle needs.The company operates a family of brands, including Abercrombie brands and Hollister brands, each sharing a commitment to offer products of enduring quality and exceptional comfort that support global customers on their journey to being and becoming who they are. Abercrombie & Fitch Co. operates stores under these brands across North America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East, as well as the e-commerce sites abercrombie.com, abercrombiekids.com and hollisterco.com.Learn more about A&F Co. by visiting our corporate website here.ABERCROMBIE & FITCH CO. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.