Merchandiser, Women's

Responsibilities

• Work with the Director of Merchandising on the planning, development, and execution of an organization's merchandise strategy
• Analyze market trends and make data-driven decisions to optimize product assortment, pricing, and inventory levels
• Maximize sales and profitability while ensuring that the merchandise aligns with the company's brand and customer expectations
• Participate in merchandising strategies and creation of seasonal assortment plans
• Partner with Director of Merchandising on seasonal style line plan creation and maintenance
• Set and adjust pricing strategies to optimize sales and profitability
• Assist in monitoring weekly sales and analyzing style performance
• Learn to understand target customers by shopping retail stores
• Assist in the development of inventory and markdown strategies
• Maintain the design calendar and development process
• Work with the Director of Merchandising to set seasonal primary and secondary product marketing stories
• Manage incoming photo samples and prepare samples for presentations
• Collaborate with the creative team on product descriptions
• Review photo assets to ensure they meet Outerknown standards
• Work closely with other departments to align merchandise strategies with overall business objectives

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in design, business, or marketing
• Apparel merchandising/buying background required; contemporary menswear experience a plus, planning experience a plus
• An understanding of the Outerknown brand and mission and how they translate to the collections at the e-commerce level
• Demonstrated ability to set initiatives and deliver results while maintaining a positive attitude
• Self-motivated and organized with a strong work ethic and ability to excel in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills, both written and interpersonal
• A keen eye for fashion and style and great attention to detail
• Strong skills in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Skills in Adobe Suite (Illustrator, In Design, Photoshop) a plus

Below are skills and terms extracted directly from this job posting to improve Applicant Tracking System (ATS) visibility.

• Hard Skills
  • Apparel Merchandising
  • Data Analysis
  • Pricing Strategy
  • Inventory Management
  • Market Trend Analysis
• Soft Skills
  • Excellent Communication
  • Self-Motivated
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Collaboration
  • Attention to Detail