Merchant in Training 2027 — Path to Assistant Merchant

Victoria's Secret; Reynoldsburg (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor program

Travel opportunities

Coaching & mentorship

Job summary

Victoria's Secret is launching its Merchant in Training program in Columbus, OH and New York, NY. Trainees will rotate through merchandising functions, learning to go-to-market, line planning, and assortment building under mentorship from senior leaders.

Recent graduates or early-career professionals with a drive for product, consumer insights, and leadership potential will thrive in this fast-paced, transformational retail environment.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or professionals within the first years of their career.
• Demonstrated drive, product and consumer focus, and leadership potential.
• Analytical and strategic mindset with curiosity to learn.

Responsibilities

• Learn and support merchandising go-to-market processes with cross-functional teams.
• Develop foundational merchandising skills through line planning, assortment building, and business strategy.
• Gain hands-on experience with merchandising systems and data management.
• Analyze sales, market trends, and customer insights to inform product decisions.
• Support execution of product strategies across multiple categories balancing creative and analytical work.
• Participate in market research and, where permitted, travel for trend inspiration.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Leadership potential

Product focus

Consumer focus

Curiosity

Tools

Merchandising systems

Job description

Victoria's Secret is launching its Merchant in Training program in Columbus, OH and New York, NY. Trainees will rotate through merchandising functions, learning to go-to-market, line planning, and assortment building under mentorship from senior leaders.

Recent graduates or early-career professionals with a drive for product, consumer insights, and leadership potential will thrive in this fast-paced, transformational retail environment.