ASSISTANT MERCHANDISER - Men's Neckwear
Job Description
The Assistant Merchandiser is responsible for supporting the activities of merchandisers, sales personnel, customers, and related workers involved in developing materials, products, and services. Responsibilites include:
- Follow up with suppliers through daily e-mail communication about questions, sample status, costing, resourcing and adoptions
- Process adoptions by completing style set ups in Product Lifestyle Management (PLM), conducting hand off meetings with Sourcing Coordinators, and verifying all product details and final quotes
- Organize and manage archives, write specs, request samples, and update PLM
- Manage Presentation Prep by working with the sales team on the meeting requirements and pulling actual products for key account meetings, market weeks and trade shows
- Collaborate with the design team and help develop the seasonal line
- Review weekly sales reports for overall style performance
- Shop the retail competitive landscape to assess the scope of our business at our key accounts
- Complete all the tasks as assigned by the merchandise manager as per the deadlines
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree specializing in fashion merchandising required
- 2+ years of related work experience or internship equivalent required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel and Adobe Photoshop
- Product Lifestyle Management (PLM) experience preferred
- Ability to multitask and prioritize independently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Attention to detail and follow through skills