Adecco Creative is partnering with one of NYC’s most iconic fashion brands to recruit for an Associate Merchandiser. This role is a potential temp to permanent opportunity and will be a hybrid schedule in Midtown Manhattan.
The successful individual will leverage their proficiency in merchandising to...
- Adhere to seasonal development calendar, managing team meetings and deadlines
- Analyze global sales, feedback, and historical data on weekly/monthly/seasonal basis to help better assort for future seasons; prepare weekly recaps with action-oriented points for the team
- Maintain ownership of competitive landscape, identifying trends and staying on top of newness in market; utilize findings to identify holes in the current business and opportunities for future growth
- Assist in creating global line architecture based on both market and business trends
- Liaise with all cross-functional partners to execute seasonal assortments from concept to creation
- Uphold brand filter and product integrity across categories and markets
- Partner with assistant merchandiser to manage daily merchandising responsibilities and ensure timely execution of deliverables
- Partner with team to prepare documents and presentations for all development milestone meetings, including seasonal product briefs, design sketch & product reviews, line pricing, costing reviews, and internal market presentations
The accomplished individual will possess...
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables & V-lookups) and PowerPoint
- Must be able to utilize and master internal software systems
- Should demonstrate initiative/sense of urgency; can perform and prioritize tasks under pressure
- Demonstrated problem solving skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to multi-task independently
- Knowledge of competitive landscape and experience preparing competitive decks
- Ability to work closely with multiple departments and interact with employees at all levels
- Sharp analytical skills and comprehensive understanding of “retail math”
- Understanding of the brand and a passion for accessories
- 3+ years in positions offering relevant experience within luxury
- Experience working in a merchandising environment
