Merchandising Trainee

Brobston Group LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Brobston Group LLC is seeking a Merchandising Trainee in New York for a 12-month temporary position based in the NYC corporate office. You will assist Buyers with sales and stock analysis, prepare sell-through and seasonal reports, and support merchandising communications and assortment planning.

You will gain hands-on experience in retail analytics, inventory transfers, and market preparation while supporting the Merchandising team during Buying Markets and seasonal cycles.

Qualifications

• Active student in NYC area pursuing MBA or undergraduate degree.
• Minimum 3 years of work or internship experience; luxury/fashion a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel; retail math.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and proficiency in English.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and run weekly sales reports; prepare sell-thru reports and seasonal feedback.
• Support Merchandising team with ad-hoc analysis and premarket analysis; maintain buy sheets.
• Prepare merchandising communications for stores, including newsletters and selling tools.
• Compile competitive recaps on pricing, trends, and market activities for assortment decisions.
• Assist with transferring/consolidating product across the region and follow up on deliveries.
• Support logistics for moving merchandise between stores, including coordination for exotic caravans.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

40-hour week

Education

Student in NYC area (MBA/Undergrad)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Summary

The Merchandising Trainee is a 12-month temporary position based in the New York corporate office supporting the Merchandising team. The role involves assisting Buyers with sales and stock analysis, preparing sell-through and seasonal reports, and supporting merchandising communications and assortment planning. This position provides hands-on experience in retail analytics, inventory transfers, and market preparation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and run weekly sales reports; prepare sell-thru reports and compile seasonal collection feedback.
• Support Merchandising team with ad-hoc analysis, premarket analysis, and maintaining buy sheets during Buying Markets.
• Prepare merchandising communications for stores, including weekly newsletters, seasonal selling tools, and product knowledge materials.
• Compile competitive recaps on pricing, trends, and market activities to inform assortment decisions.
• Assist with transferring and consolidating product across the region and follow up on product deliveries.
• Support logistics for moving merchandise between stores, including coordination for exotic caravans.

Requirements

• Active student in the NYC area (MBA or Undergraduate), preferably with Business Management or Fashion major.
• Minimum 3 years of work or internship experience; experience in luxury/fashion a plus.
• Available Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm; able to accommodate a 40-hour work week.
• Very strong analytical skills, proficiency in Excel and retail math, and experience creating reports and analytics.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills and proficiency in English.