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Associate Merchant (Hybrid)
$59,670 - $79,560/Yr
Claire's - Hoffman Estates, IL
posted 3 months ago
Full-time - Entry Level
Hybrid - Hoffman Estates, IL
Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
About the position
The Associate Merchant is responsible for supporting the delivery of key financial metrics within their department, focusing on merchandising strategy, business analysis, and cross-functional collaboration. This role involves overseeing Assistant Merchant tasks and ensuring effective execution of merchandising strategies to meet financial goals.
Responsibilities
- Support Merchant or Merchandise Manager and merchandising team on all day-to-day functions for assigned category.
- Compile seasonal insights and develop merchandise strategy and roadmap in partnership with Merchant/Merchandise Manager.
- Analyze business and key KPIs weekly and seasonally, presenting recommendations to leads.
- Own seasonal buys and style ranking for area of ownership, creating pre-season promotional strategies with Merchant/Merchandise Manager.
- Manage product tracking for assigned category to ensure timely delivery and escalate risks to management.
- Develop and maintain cross-functional relationships with various departments to collaborate on seasonal buying processes.
- Conduct competitive analysis to understand market trends and report findings and opportunities.
- Oversee execution of assistant level tasks including sample tracking, report preparation, and purchase order management.
- Manage email correspondence effectively, escalating concerns as necessary.
- Create a positive work environment by coaching and mentoring team members, setting clear objectives, and maintaining open communication.
- Maintain seasonal selling reports and distribute to cross-functional partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in fashion merchandising, business, or related field.
- 2-3 years merchandising or retail buying experience.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organizational, planning, administrative, and communication skills.
- Understanding of retail math.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint and Excel).
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Voluntary welfare plans
- Bonus plan eligibility
- 401(k) match
- Vacation time
- Sick time
