Retail Merchandising Manager: Elevate Product Story

aritzia; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aspirational Workspace

Product Discount

Aritzia Virtual Wellness

Job summary

Aritzia is seeking a Merchandising Manager for our Edina boutiques in Minnesota. You will curate product presentation to translate the brand story and lead a team to deliver Everyday Luxury on the sales floor.

You will ensure efficient shipments, strategically place merchandise, and drive cross-channel shopping experiences while upholding display standards and employee development.

Qualifications

• Commitment to learn, apply, champion, and enrich Aritzia's leadership principles.
• Ability to collaborate strategically with cross-functional partners for business outcomes.
• Skill to set clear objectives and inspire the team.
• Willingness to continuously learn, develop oneself, and inspire growth in others.
• Dedication to quality and delivering value to the business.
• Deep understanding and commitment to the fashion industry we operate in.
• Strong sense of style and ability to represent Aritzia's brand and aesthetic.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient processing of shipments to/from DC and boutiques.
• Strategically place product on the sales floor to maximize sales opportunities.
• Translate product story through creative visual merchandising.
• Lead the team to execute Aritzia's product display standards on the sales floor.
• Support omni-channel services to enable seamless cross-channel shopping.
• Oversee daily retail operations aligning Clients, Product, Space, Risk and Operations.

Skills

Leadership principles

Cross-functional collaboration

Objective setting

Lifelong learning

Quality mindset

Industry knowledge

Brand/style

Job description

THE TEAM

The mission of the Boutique Merchandising Department is to curate our merchandise assortment and support a seamless retail environment to create exceptional shopping experiences.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Aritzia is growing and our Boutique Merchandising Department is growing with it. This is a unique opportunity to be part of the team responsible for curating our merchandise assortment and presenting our product in the most inspiring way in our boutiques for our clients. You will play a pivotal role in the strategic placement of product to translate the product story, while maintaining the standards of product on the sales floor to deliver an Everyday Luxury experience. With people at the heart of everything we do, you will support your high-potential people to grow rewarding careers at Aritzia—while enjoying one yourself.

THE ROLE

As the Merchandising Manager, you will:

• Ensure the efficient and accurate processing of incoming and outgoing shipments to and from the DC, boutique to boutique, and our clients.
• Strategically place product on the sales floor to maximize sales opportunities
• Translate the product story through creative visual merchandising
• Lead the team to execute against Aritzia’s standards of product display and maintenance on the sales floor
• Enable seamlessly integrated cross-channel shopping experiences by supporting omni channel services
• Ensure the seamless operations of all aspects of the retail space across Clients, Product, Space, Risk and Operations
• Manage the day-to-day performance of the retail team in support of business objectives, enabling progressive career development and an incredible employee experience

THE QUALIFICATIONS

The Merchandising Manager has:

• A commitment to learn, apply, champion, and enrich Aritzia's Business and People Leadership principles
• The skills to collaborate strategically with cross-functional partners in the pursuit of shared business outcomes
• The ability to set clear objectives and inspire the team
• The skills and/or education that are an asset to perform in the role and the commitment to continuously learn and develop oneself and inspire growth in others
• A dedication to quality and investing in results that add value to the business at all times
• A deep understanding and commitment for the industry in which we operate
• A great sense of style, representing Aritzia’s brand, aesthetic and style fundamentals while setting trends and influencing culture

THE COMPENSATION

The typical hiring range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 USD per year.

Aritzia’s Everyday Luxury compensation package goes beyond the base salary with endless growth and recognition opportunities through our pay-for-performance philosophy. Along with aspirational workspaces, elevated employee perks and experiences - we provide it all.

THE PERKS

Some of the industry-leading benefits you will receive working at Aritzia:

• Aspirational Workspace – Our boutiques are specially designed to be places of beauty, creativity, and inspiration. From the product to the art to the music pumping through our top-of-the-line sound systems. It’s all part of the Everyday Luxury experience you – and our clients – deserve.
• Product Discount – Maybe you’ve heard of our famous product discount? You have now.
• Aritzia Virtual Wellness – Because your health, happiness, and safety matter – 24/7 resources to support you in your wellbeing goals, be it physical, mental, social, or financial.

ARITZIA

Aritzia is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Our goal is to be inclusive, diverse, and representative of the communities where we work while creating an environment where every person can enjoy a successful career. This commitment applies to all candidates and employees regardless of race, ethnicity, citizenship, creed, place of origin, religion, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, family status, marital status, disability, age, and any other protected characteristic.

Requests for accommodation due to a disability or any other protected characteristic can be made at any stage of the recruitment process and during employment by contacting our People & Culture Team.

We’re committed to making your experience positive and transparent. Please note, our recruiters will only contact you using an @aritzia.com email address. If you receive recruitment-related messages from other domains, please disregard them.