Vertical Brands Assistant Merchant

Responsibilities

• Assist the merchants in the in-depth development of merchandise assortments by category, collaborating on every aspect of the process. Sit with the merchant to go through the Merchandise Assortment Process and apply financials.
• Assume responsibility of in-season category ownership by monitoring performance, identifying opportunities and barriers and making recommendations to drive for business results (buy more of/cancel future orders/price changes).
• Prepare and maintain recommended merchandise floor plans and game plans for the store locations. Ensure accuracy of merchandising reports, assortment sheets, and receipts.
• Recommend and communicate inventory quantities, levels and orders to the Allocations & Planning Departments in support of planned sales for our strategic initiatives.
• Research economic, financial, market, competitive and industry data to explain current business trends and anticipate new trends or big ideas; including market visits.
• Manage store communication regarding initiatives (varies by dept.)
• Trains and mentors Merchandise Administrators, MTPs, and Interns.

• Bachelor's Degree
• Four year college degree in marketing, merchandising or business related field
• 1-3 years experience
• Previous experience as Assistant Buyer (1-2 years) preferred