Merchant - Crewcuts Boys

J.crew-422bfe23; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & well-being

Associate discount

Summer Fridays

Community impact

Winter break

Job summary

J.Crew seeks a Merchant to lead boy's apparel and non-apparel categories, driving assortments aligned with brand strategy and customer needs. You will partner with Planning, Design, Sourcing, and Marketing to translate trends into actionable product roadmaps and in-season plans.

This role may develop and manage an Assistant or Associate Merchant, and requires strong analytics, strategic thinking, and a passion for fashion that fits our heritage.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of merchandising or retail buying experience.
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate financial indicators.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience mentoring or developing junior team members.
• Experience in kids product is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the boy's apparel and non-apparel categories end-to-end.
• Develop assortments aligned with brand strategy and customer needs.
• Analyze market trends and competitors to identify opportunities.
• Collaborate with Planning, Design, Sourcing, Marketing.
• Drive in-season performance with sales, receipts, markdown cadence, and inventory.
• May manage an Assistant or Associate Merchant.

Skills

Merchandising

Retail buying

Analytical skills

Business acumen

Strategic thinking

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Fashion Merchandising

Business degree

Job description

Our StoryJ.Crew gets you dressed every day, for every occasion.Since 1983, we’ve been creating classics that feel familiar and refreshingly new, crafted with unbeatable quality and distinctive point of view—it’s no wonder we’ve been in your closet for four decades and counting.Today, we continue to do the classics our way, inspiring not only how you shop but how you define your personal style. Our commitment runs deeper than just making great clothes—we’re proud of our role in getting you dressed with confidence, character, and celebrating a distinctly American sensibility that makes us who we are.Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace.The Role + Purpose:As a Merchant, you will report to our VP of Crewcuts Merchandising and own the boy's apparel and non-apparel categories end to end, building assortments that balance J.Crew 's aesthetic, customer needs, and commercial success. You will apply deep customer understanding, analytical rigor, and a sharp point of view on trend to drive the business from seasonal strategy through in-season performance, acting as the hub between Design, Planning & Allocation, Sourcing, and Marketing. In this role, you will shape a foundational part of J.Crew' s assortment while beginning to develop talent as a people leader; this role may manage an Assistant or Associate Merchant.Own the boy's apparel and non-apparel categories, building assortments that align with brand strategy and customer needsDevelop deep understanding of the customer and stay ahead of market trends by analyzing competitive and aspirational brands to identify opportunities to differentiate and leadPartner with Planning & Allocation to strategize budgets, analyze hindsight data, and develop seasonal product strategiesCollaborate with Design on product roadmaps and with Sourcing to align product strategies with manufacturing capabilities and AUC targetsApprove garment fit on key products and ensure execution meets design aesthetic and quality standardsDrive in-season business performance by managing sales, receipts, markdown cadence, and inventory levels, partnering with Marketing, Styling, and Visual teams to elevate key itemsMay manage and develop an Assistant or Associate Merchant; coaches and delegates to shared support roles even when the position has no direct reportQualifications:Required:5+ years of merchandising or retail buying experienceStrong analytical skills with ability to evaluate financial and business indicatorsDemonstrated business acumen and strategic thinkingEffective presentation and communication skillsSelf-motivated with proven ability to manage multiple prioritiesStrong taste level and understanding of fashion trendsPreferred:Experience mentoring or developing junior team membersA degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field is a plus, but not requiredExperience in kids productWe welcome you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes. Our passion is scouting life-long learners who are driven by curiosity, and who feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact. We’re always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams.Benefits + PerksHealth & Well-being - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.Associate Discount - We love our products just as much as you do! That’s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).Summer Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday during the Summer months.Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program.Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge.Note: Availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.Salary Range: $86,400.00 - $111,700.00At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks.One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging. We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds.JCG is proud to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, legally protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected under applicable law.