Assistant Professor – Fashion Merchandising Jobs

Putting new products on our website

Social media and content creation

Must be available to work 1-2 days a week in our Long Island office (Melville)

Interest in fashion, marketing, business, social media, advertising or PR

Fall and Spring Internships available

Communicates accurately and effectively with management and Associates when setting and addressing priorities; provides periodic progress updates

Partners with Management on Associate training needs to increase effectiveness

Creates a positive internal and external customer experience

Superior organizational skills with attention to detail

One year retail and 6 months of leadership experience

Role models exceptional customer service

Some experience teaching at the college/university level

Names, addresses and relationships of three references; including email and phone numbers. One referent must be familiar with your teaching abilities.

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED BUT NOT REQUIRED:

Terminal degree in fashion merchandising, retailing, or related discipline

At least one degree must be in fashion, retailing, merchandising, or consumer science

Be a good communicator, collaborator and team player who can thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, extraordinary environment

Equal opportunity employer/program'' and “auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities''.

1200 N Dupont Highway, Dover

2022 - JH - 21

General Description of the Position

THIS IS A 100% GRANT FUNDED POSITION

Performance Standards & EEO Statement

Communicates accurately and effectively with management and Associates when setting and addressing priorities; provides periodic progress updates

Partners with Management on Associate training needs to increase effectiveness

Creates a positive internal and external customer experience

Superior organizational skills with attention to detail

One year retail and 6 months of leadership experience

Role models exceptional customer service

Hybrid work schedule - 3 days in the office, 2 days optional work from home

·Proven experience in fashion merchandising or a related role, preferably within the retail industry.

·Strong knowledge of fashion trends, consumer behavior, and market dynamics.

·Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.

·Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

·Develop and implement merchandising strategies to achieve sales targets and increase customer engagement.

See more of the benefits we offer.

Identify business opportunities and risks in season through analyzing and communicating sales performance gathering marketplace information

Regularly influence leadership team decisions and initiatives

Strong strategic and analytical ability

Driven for results with strong financial acumen

Excellent verbal and written ability; Adept at presenting information and storytelling

Master’s degree preferred, or professional, high-level fashion industry experience and training, which equates to a graduate degree

Significant professional/industry executive experience exceeding eight years in lieu of an advanced degree

Intermediate skills in Excel and presentation software, and adept at speaking to large audiences

Exceptional communication skills, written, oral and interpersonal

International experiences that bring an understanding of other cultures to the classroom

An established research portfolio in a fashion applicable field