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Talbots · 1 day ago

Merchant, Wovens

Hingham, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$80K/yr - $90K/yr

5+ years exp

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. The Merchant, Wovens position is responsible for leading the strategy, development, and selection of merchandise to optimize sales growth and contribute to bottom line profit for their given department.

ApparelFashion

No H1B

Responsibilities

Directly responsible for the strategy, development, and collaborative execution of the product to optimize sales growth and contribute to bottom line profit

Analyze business performance on a weekly basis and present results to cross-functional and leadership teams

Hindsight prior seasons through extensive product, trend, and competitive analysis to plan for the next season

Build seasonal frameworks, work collaboratively to ensure strategies are in place to maximize business opportunities as well as seasonal trends

Drive partnership with Design team to evolve our proven core product and introduce merchandise that is new, trend right, works within our brand filter, and moves the business forward

Utilize both product strategies and analytical results to plan all merchant buys, in accordance to budget, for each quarter and present investments at product investment review

Utilize merchandizing buy tool to plan all merchandise buys to the style/color level

Drive partnership with Planning and Inventory Management on reviewing sales, receipt, and style/color counts; partner on managing business sales results and mark down cadence

Drive partnership with Sourcing to achieve target IMU plans, make seasonal fabric projections, participate in discussions on costs, deliveries, and other vendor related matters

Drive partnership with Visual and Marketing teams to ensure product placement, presentation and storytelling are all executed according to strategy or current business trend

Develop understanding of the Talbots customer and where she shops. Curate product selections that are complimentary to the brand and to the customer’s preference

Responsible for developing strong, collaborative, partnerships with cross-functional teams across channels and other business areas; approach all working relationships in a tactful and effective way

Lead, motivate, and develop all direct reports; foster collaborative work environment and build strength within the team

Initiate and perform additional ad hoc analytical assignments as requested

Maintain knowledge of catalog and web industry trends, shop competition frequently

Analyze direct business metrics, evaluate customer demand performance in conjunction with sales

Evaluate and understand department catalog space and related demand/sales

Oversee and attend catalog layout reviews and web thumbnail reviews, ensure accuracy and placement

Oversee review of all catalog and web content for department as released, work with teams to ensure accurate product representation

Maintain knowledge of retail industry trends, shop competition and visit Talbots stores frequently

Work with Allocation partners to analyze performance in store volume group segmentations as well as climate groups

Oversee and attend store floor set layout reviews, ensure accuracy and placement

Qualification

Buying experienceInventory managementAnalytical skillsMicrosoft ExcelManagement experienceFashion trend analysisCommunicationOrganizational skillsCreative thinkingProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree

5+ of experience in a buying, planning and/or inventory management role

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with intermediate level to advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Innate sense of fashion and ability to analyze and translate trends

Possess analytical skills, ability to draw smart conclusions and make thoughtful recommendations

Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask, prioritize and complete tasks on tight deadlines

Excellent attention to detail, understands importance of accuracy and thorough completion of tasks

Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team

Strong writing and presentation skills

Must be able to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment

Must be a creative and critical thinker, with the ability to problem solve

Must be self-motivated, driven to succeed and have a passion for learning

Preferred

Management experience preferred, with keen ability to develop and motivate team members

Benefits

You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.

Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.

A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.

Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).

Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Time off – paid time off & holidays.