ASSISTANT MERCHANDISER - Wallets & Seasonal

JOB DESCRIPTION

The 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
• 3 + 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