Merchandise Marketing Manager Jobs

Specific functional experience should include inventory management, product assortment, and vendor negotiations.

Champion change management efforts through the effective utilization of the talent of team members

Perform other related duties, tasks and responsibilities as required, assigned and directed.

Direct and manage a small staff comprised of merchandising associates, including Merchandise Analysts.

The majority of job duties are performed while seated indoors with little or no exposure to hazards.

Must have advanced computer skills, including MS Office Suite and the aptitude to learn and utilize new internal applications.

Submit product information for sample turn-ins, including features & benefits and required product copy

Collaborate with Merchant Teams to create, manage and maintain monthly trackers for new site products and track monthly item count

Excellent leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across functional lines and at many levels

Knowledge of MS Office computer programs are required

Partner with vendors to get jpeg imagery and alternate editorial assets for product pages.

Practices open and continuous communication, values keeping others informed, effectively presenting information in a clear, concise manner

Manage seasonal buys hindsight’s to better understand channel specific needs and opportunities.

Work with Manager in creating and developing assortment plans on a seasonal basis for department store and off price channel.

Adhere to seasonal development calendar, managing team meetings and deadlines.

Analyze sales, feedback and historical data on weekly/monthly/seasonal basis in order to impact assortment for future seasons.

Partner with Sales, Design and Product Development to execute seasonal assortment plans from concept to creation that are brand appropriate.

· Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience required

· Experience in a distribution company preferred.

Hiring, training and coaching Merchandisers.

Conduct team meetings, and provide performance feedback on evaluations.

Responsible for tracking all merchandiser payroll for the company.

Routing of Merchandiser and weekend Merchandiser schedules

Strong PC Skills: Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. Prior experience with MicroStrategy and CEGID is a plus.

Good knowledge of the North American market and current luxury fashion trends

The ideal candidate for this role will possess the following skills and expertise:

Lead consolidations and replenishment to improve Sale-to-Stock levels in all boutiques.

Provide End-of-Season recaps, market prep, and compiling store feedbacks and needs.

To keep customers advised on new products or services, changes, etc.

Job Title: Merchandise Marketing Manager

Lead planning with licensees’ retail teams and the Manager, Retail Marketing to develop, pitch, and execute cross-category to merchandising programs.

Five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.

Bachelor's degree in a related field or a demonstrated equivalent level of applicable experience.

Experience working with external partners and able to communicate clearly and troubleshoot challenges diplomatically

Demonstrable ability to project manage, work cross functionally, and oversee multiple projects with various stakeholders