Senior Merchandiser, Fashion & Brand Strategy

KnitWell Group; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Career mobility within our brands

Volunteer opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

KnitWell Group is hiring a Merchant to lead a cross‑functional team and drive seasonal collections that meet brand, client, and financial objectives. You will analyze sales trends, optimize inventory, and partner with Design, Production, Marketing and Visual teams to deliver compelling assortments.

The role requires 4–6 years of merchandising experience, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and strong analytical and leadership skills. Hybrid work in New York, NY with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years’ experience in merchandising.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Ability to translate analysis into actionable timelines and solutions.
• Exceptional leadership across functions; ability to influence.
• Strong analytical skills and understanding of financial metrics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong negotiation and decision‑making capabilities.
• Clear understanding of brand, client and experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Analyze business and make recommendations based on sales history and market trends.
• Partner with Merch Planning and Allocation on strategic inventory management to maximize sales and margin.
• Collaborate with Design and Production to exceed IMU goals and ensure timely delivery.
• Lead cross‑functional teams to drive results and influence key decisions.
• Coordinate with Marketing for accuracy of samples and style information.
• Work with Visual to communicate big ideas, investments, strategies, carryover.
• Own seasonal framework; identify growth/decline opportunities in progression and product classification.
• Balance the line with Design to ensure assortment supports department strategies.
• Gather competitive pricing, style and messaging information to inform decisions.
• Share in-store observations at Merchant staff meetings to guide business and product decisions.

Skills

Merchandising experience

Analytical thinking

Leadership across functions

Negotiation

Decision making

Cross-functional collaboration

Timeline execution

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

KnitWell Group is hiring a Merchant to lead a cross‑functional team and drive seasonal collections that meet brand, client, and financial objectives. You will analyze sales trends, optimize inventory, and partner with Design, Production, Marketing and Visual teams to deliver compelling assortments.

The role requires 4–6 years of merchandising experience, a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, and strong analytical and leadership skills. Hybrid work in New York, NY with competitive benefits.