Aerie by AEO, Inc. · 4 months ago
Divisional Merchandise Manager - Men's Bottoms
New York, NY, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $225K/yr
10+ years expAerie by AEO, Inc. is seeking a Divisional Merchandise Manager for their Men’s Bottoms division to direct merchandise assortments and promotional strategies. The role involves managing a merchant team, collaborating with internal departments, and maximizing profit margins while leading business strategies.
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Responsibilities
Develop a merchandise strategy that is Brand focused
Create forward looking plans/priorities/direction for Men’s division
Provide inspiration to the Design and Merchandise Teams in order to be a fashion leader for the AE Customer
Work closely with Design team to interpret and forecast trends for Men’s Bottoms division
Collaborate with Design and Production to make appropriate and timely decisions to execute deliveries to scheduled floorsets
Lead team through divisional strategies and plans that presents a single vision at point-of-sale
Develop a Team of promotable professionals who can meet the future needs of the business
Champion a Team environment that cross functionally comes to a collaborative result: Planning/Inventory Planning, Design, Sourcing/Production and Merchandising
Provide direction to business partners in order to maximize business/profitability opportunities
Initiate suggestions and ideas to improve the business
Manage the daily, weekly, monthly reorganization of priorities in order to maintain control of the business and maximize profits
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or equivalent required
10+ years prior buying experience from a specialty retailer
6+ years experience in a leadership role
Ability to manage a cross functional team including a Merchandising team
Prioritizes development of people and team and inclusively motivates and challenges direct reports to hit their highest potential
Aggressive and passionate individual will be most successful in this and future roles
Keen sense of fashion exhibited through personal taste
Understanding of aspirational labels and how to interpret their seasonal stories/messages for the AE Men's customer both domestically and internationally
Excellent analytical and creative skills to challenge the planning and design sides of the organization
Demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy (coolness and composure under strain, confidence without arrogance)
Risk Taker - Carefully considers risk/reward, ready to try new ways of doing things to improve learning
Forward Thinking/Innovative – Not satisfied with the status quo, ahead of the times, advanced views, creating something like nothing done or experienced before
Persuasive - Able to motivate others through the appropriate use of interpersonal styles and communication methods to gain acceptance of a product, service, or idea
Strategic – Possesses the ability to conceptualize and understand risks facing a business as well as the ability to create a strategy surrounding a specific opportunity. Build creative solutions and plans that meet objectives and maximize impact
Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Travel is required, including the potential for international travel
High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
Preferred
Prior Merchandising experience in Men's apparel/bottoms preferred
Benefits
Health care benefits (including medical, vision, and dental)
Wellness benefits
401(k) retirement benefits
Life and disability insurance
Employee stock purchase program
Paid time off
Paid sick leave
Parental leave and benefits
Paid Time Off, paid sick leave, and holiday pay vary by job level and type, job location, employment classification (part-time or full-time / exempt or non-exempt), and years of service.
AEO may also provide discretionary bonuses and other incentives at its discretion.
Company
Aerie by AEO, Inc.
We make intimates, apparel, activewear and swim. Every single piece is designed to make every girl feel good. #AerieREAL is about no retouching.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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