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Bath & Body Works · 1 day ago

Assistant Merchant

Reynoldsburg, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$60K/yr - $77K/yr

1+ years exp

Bath & Body Works is committed to creating a culture of belonging and delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to customers. The Assistant Merchant is responsible for supporting product development, maintaining line plans, and assisting in the commercialization of new product launches while analyzing consumer insights to drive brand initiatives.

BeautyConsumer GoodsPersonal Care and HygieneRetailShopping

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist Senior/Merchant on growth-driving brand strategy and planning, including new product development, pricing, promotions / sampling, internal associate education and training, competitive patterning, performance analysis and hind-sighting

Assist the creation of internal presentations to executives and cross-functional teams, from concept brainstorming to drafting documents to preparing meeting materials

Responsible for accurately coordinating new development projects, including process paperwork (e.g. Project Initiation Forms, Design Requests, Product Briefs for all products, sampling and gift sets), Costing Analysis and running communication flow to cross-functional team members

Support alignment on product description, claims, and aesthetics

Collaborate with Commercialization Services to monitor timelines, anticipate / communicate issues and drive deliverable dates on time

Supports the Merchant in developing a line plan that represents the Brand and is aligned with the seasonal merchandise strategy

Analyze data in weekly business meetings to share result driving insights, customer feedback, and in-store merchandising opportunities

Assist in meeting preparation, sample management, report evaluation and analysis. Assistant merchants are expected to share their POV and recommendations based on current results and category strategy

Research the competition: understanding other retailer’s assortment, pricing and promotional strategy

Visit stores regularly to proactively solicit feedback from customers and sales associates

Qualification

Brand developmentMerchandise buyingRetail managementAnalytical skillsRetail math skillsMS Office proficiencyCustomer satisfactionTeam buildingMulti-taskingProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

1-3 years of related work experience in brand development, merchandise buying and/or retail management

An eye for business with analytical and retail math skills

Demonstrate a passion for product and customer satisfaction

Be a self-starter and work independently producing accurate work

Ability to influence and lead through challenges, problem-solve and build a cohesive team

Exceptional ability to enhance cooperative working relationships

Able to multi-task and prioritize with a strong sense of urgency and ability to handle the stress that comes with working in a change-agile work environment

Systems and computer proficiency (MS Office-Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)

Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience

Benefits

Robust medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.

401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase with discount

No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Opportunity for paid time off and paid parental leave. Plus, access to family and lifestyle programs including a family building benefit, childcare discounts, and home, auto and pet insurance.

Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education programs

40% merchandise discount and gratis that encourages you to come back to your senses!