Fashion Accessories First, a leading supplier of fashion jewelry, accessories and hair goods to the National retailers is seeking a Merchandising Manager.
PRIMARY FOCUS
The Merchandising Manager reports to and is supported by the Sr Merchandising Manager. The Merchandising Manager is primarily responsible for the strategic execution of customer opportunities and fully understands the business objectives and provides compelling product assortments that meets and exceeds those objectives. This is achieved by pro-actively driving innovation and out-of-the-box merchandising solutions while leveraging data analytics and customer insights. The Merchandising Manager should be a passionate ambassador of our customers, cultivating a creative environment built of innovation, positivity & productivity.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Drive Innovation in merchandising & customer opportunities – responsible for “big picture” thinking beyond customer’s expectations to create growth and innovation
Responsible for the complete understanding of customer accounts; able to communicate customer’s needs and expectations, educate other team members as well as push innovation in customer strategy
Partner with Sales & Business Analysts, and Sourcing to create assortment plans based on in-depth analysis and thought-through pricing strategy
Partner with Marketing & Brand Managers to creative innovation in “story telling” (Marketing, signage, packaging, etc.)
Collaborate with the Brand Managers to create vision strategies and brand development that align to corporate and customer goals & opportunities
To foster a professional relationship with customers based on partnership, trust, skill & knowledge
ORGANIZATION: To create and utilize tools to manage development timelines, create accuracy & neatness as well as visibility of information
VALUES: Align with corporate mission and values
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES
Associates or Bachelor’s Degree in Textiles, Merchandising and Fashion Design or a related field
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a merchandising role, within fashion jewelry or related field, with a focus on positive results and leadership
Ability to work as part of a team and collaborating with co-workers
Ability to give direction to design, merchandising teams to achieve necessary results
Knowledge of retail landscape and apply it to customer product and placement strategies
Knowledge of competitors strengths and weaknesses
Ability to identify holes in assortments and opportunities with accounts
Skill in arranging product & creating programs that stimulate interest and entices customers to make a purchase
Strong time management skills required, as well as, the ability to change focus based on customer demands
Ability to understand and interpret sales reports
Ability to work extra hours to meet deadlines when necessary
Must be proficient in Word, Excel, AX system
Domestic travel to customer presentations when necessary
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Travel requirement:
Work Location: In person