Senior Accessories Merchandising Lead

Free People; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Employee discounts

Retirement savings

Job summary

Free People is seeking a Divisional Merchandise Manager to drive sales and profitability for various product categories. This role entails working closely with buyers to formulate annual goals, strategizing product design and marketing initiatives, and implementing effective inventory management. The ideal candidate will have a knack for recognizing market trends and will be tasked with coaching a team of buyers to enhance performance. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare options, employee discounts, and an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Entrepreneurial spirit and owner mentality.
• Ability to identify trends early in their lifecycle.
• Understand the shopping experience of Anthropologie customers.
• Capacity for strategic planning to execution transition.

Responsibilities

• Develop profit and sales strategies for managed categories.
• Coordinate with design and production for market needs.
• Monitor sourcing and production strategies for vendors.
• Identify marketing opportunities to enhance product visibility.
• Determine in-store merchandise placement for optimal response.
• Manage inventory and analysis to maximize sales and margins.
• Mentor and coach the buying team for performance improvement.

Skills

Creative thinking

Financial acumen

Trend recognition

People management

Job description

Free People is seeking a Divisional Merchandise Manager to drive sales and profitability for various product categories. This role entails working closely with buyers to formulate annual goals, strategizing product design and marketing initiatives, and implementing effective inventory management. The ideal candidate will have a knack for recognizing market trends and will be tasked with coaching a team of buyers to enhance performance. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare options, employee discounts, and an inclusive work environment.