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URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly) · 6 hours ago

Anthropologie Weddings Temporary Merchandise Assistant

Philadelphia, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

URBN is a company that encompasses brands like Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie, and they are seeking a Temporary Merchandise Assistant to support daily operational functions within the buying area. This role involves managing merchandise flow, developing relationships with internal partners, and supporting the buying team in various tasks related to product and sample management.

ApparelFashionLifestyleWeb Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Own web turnover: Manage web photo sample request process

Support product development process through sample management

Request presentation samples of all items on order(for PR, web photo, meetings) and ensure they are timely, organized, prioritized and present upon request/ problems with availability are addressed pro-actively or immediately

Responsible for all tracking, shipping and receiving including returning samples to vendors in a timely manner

Accurately and efficiently communicate changes/ updates to cross functional teams and critical partners

Ability to balance/understand priorities for sample needs

Conduct weekly web audit to ensure all styles and colors are activated, look for issues/ errors, read customer reviews and report back to team in internal Monday morning meeting

Become an expert in your product assortment and a source of information for team on product launches and sample locations

Ability to maintain a positive attitude

Attention to detail and follow-through projects to completion

Ability to multi-task, organize and problem-solve

Manage meeting requests, as well as provide agendas/ recaps

Develop well thought out comments and opinions using both POV and data to contribute to business meetings (product reviews, customer feedback etc.)

Suggests opportunities for process improvement, greater organization or efficiency

Display the ability to find work and offers to help teammates during down time or crunch time

Remain flexible as team priorities shift

Qualification

Retail math understandingCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsMulti-taskingCreative thinkingDetail orientedCustomer understandingRetail experienceProblem-solvingOrganizational skillsFast-paced environment experience

Required

Must exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills

Detail Oriented Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with sense of urgency

An understanding of the customer's wants and needs and the ability to identify the appropriate product/trend that will appeal to the customer and meet their expectations

Ability to prioritize projects and handle multiple tasks

Must demonstrate creative thinking

Rudimentary understanding of retail math

1-2 Years retail experience or internship

Preferred

Bachelor's degree is preferred

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

PTO

Generous employee discounts

Retirement savings

Much more

Company

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)

URBN Urban Outfitters, Inc.

Founded in 1970

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

10001+ employees

http://urbn.com

H1B Sponsorship

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