Hybrid Market Insights & Category Analyst

Fossil Group, Inc.; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid parental leave

Generous paid time off

Hybrid schedule

Work-from-Anywhere options

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Fossil Group, Inc. seeks a data-driven Merchandise Strategy Analyst to synthesize market and competitive insights and support category growth across brands and products.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn data into actionable recommendations and strategic directions. Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years in consumer/retail analysis, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and a collaborative, service-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2–4 years in consumer/retail industries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and diplomacy.
• Ability to network across cross-functional teams.
• Proactive, results-driven and service-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the Merchandise Planning & Assortment Strategy group with input into category goals, objectives, and strategies.
• Synthesize information across sources to drive insights and recommendations.
• Collect and analyze data on market conditions and competitors (price, sales trends, assortment, distribution).
• Understand internal product sales trends to identify problems and opportunities.
• Analyze results to maximize sales and market penetration of current brands and products.
• Convert findings into user-friendly tables, reports and graphs for stakeholders.
• Work cross-functionally to secure commitment for identified category efforts.
• Create high-quality presentations for internal and external audiences.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-starter

Service-oriented

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Google Suite

Job description

Fossil Group, Inc. seeks a data-driven Merchandise Strategy Analyst to synthesize market and competitive insights and support category growth across brands and products.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to turn data into actionable recommendations and strategic directions. Ideal candidates bring 2–4 years in consumer/retail analysis, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and a collaborative, service-oriented mindset.