Asst Merchandiser

Knitwell Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Career development

Volunteer opportunities

Medical, dental, vision insurance & 4

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

Ann Taylor is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to support departmental strategies and the Product Life Cycle process in our New York City office. You will assist the Senior Merchandiser with daily merchandising duties, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to drive sales and assortment quality.

The role requires a fashion-related bachelor’s degree and about one year of merchandising experience, with strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in fashion-related major.
• 1 year of merchandising experience or relevant internships.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of retail financial measurements.
• Strong fashion sense aligned with brand and client needs.
• Active listener with ability to take direction.
• Strong self-management and time management.
• Detail oriented with excellent follow-through.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Merchandiser in managing the department.
• Generate and distribute weekly, monthly, and seasonal reports.
• Analyze current business trends and market research.
• Build and maintain assortment sheets; reconcile receipts and maintain sample accuracy.
• Communicate necessary information to Cross-Functional team in a timely manner.
• Prepare documents for major Product Lifecycle Meetings (e.g., Hindsight, Investment Review).
• Research competitive pricing, style, and messaging information.
• Partner with Planning, Sourcing, Marketing to drive promotions and inventory.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical capabilities

Verbal and written communication

Retail financial measurements

Fashion sense

Brand and client needs

Business acumen

Active listening

Time management

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in fashion-related major

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About us

Ann Taylor embodies and celebrates the spirit, heritage, and confidence of American women leading the lives they love. Since its beginnings, Ann Taylor has been committed to providing women with everything they need to feel inspired and motivated as they navigate their multifaceted lives. Our effortlessly polished styles are thoughtfully designed to go anywhere—from the office to special occasions (and everywhere in between).

Discover a culture centered on empowering employees, with access to industry leaders and tools you need to expand your skills and stretch your abilities. We'll meet you at every milestone with opportunities and benefits to make life better in and outside of work (not to mention your closet). Ready to join us?

The Assistant Merchandiser supports the execution of departmental strategies and business objectives; is responsible for assisting throughout the Product Life Cycle process; and supports the department with any necessary tactical responsibilities.

The impact you can have

• Achieve/exceed financial plan by supporting Senior Merchandiser in all facets of managing a successful
• department.
• Generate and distribute weekly, monthly, and seasonal reports.
• Provide analysis and understanding of current business trends.
• Provide applicable historical information and market research.
• Manage daily Merchandising responsibilities, including accurately building, editing and maintaining
• assortment sheets; reconciling and updating receipts; maintaining sample accuracy and handoff;
• communicating necessary information to Cross-Functional team in a timely manner.
• Prepare all necessary documents and resources for major ProductLifecycle Meetings, including Hindsight,
• Investment Review, etc.
• Conduct research on competitive set including pricing, style, and key messaging information.
• Demonstrate awareness of retail landscape.
• Support lead Merchandiser in building assortment.
• Participate on Cross-Functional team and make relevant recommendations to drive results.
• Build relationships with Cross-Functional partners and participate as a solution-oriented team member,
• contributing to a high performing team.
• Partner with Planning to execute promotional strategies to effectively manage sales, gross margin, and
• inventory.
• Partner with Sourcing to secure timely flow of delivery.
• Partner with Marketing to deliver accurate mailer/PR look book information.

You’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree in fashion-related major.
• 1 year of related experience in Merchandising, or relevant Internships.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of retail financial measurements.
• Strong fashion sense, with a sense of brand and client needs.
• Broad-based business acumen with the potential to grow to the Merchant level.
• Ability to be an active listener and take direction.
• Strong self-management and time management skills.
• Detail oriented, with excellent follow-through skills.
• Strong prioritization skills.
• Excellent organizational ability to facilitate multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.*
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Time off – paid time off & holidays.*

The wage range for this position is $50,000 to $54,000. Successful candidates’ wage rates will be determined based on their individual qualifications for the position. *

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

This position works on-site consistent with the needs of the business at our Ann Taylor office location in New York City.

Location:

Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.