About the role

The Merchandiser will lead a cross-functional team to achieve divisional financial goals for the Dresses/Skirts department by inspiring collaboration and positive cross functional relationships. The Merchandiser develops and drives the business strategy to meet financial objectives and client expectation. This entails successfully executing on seasonal business strategies to include building and executing a collection that embodies the brand, client and overall experience.

The impact you can have

• Analyze business and make recommendation on how to drive the business based on sales, history, and market trends. Develop and drive departmental strategies.
• Partner with Merch Planning to develop a balanced investment strategy by channel. Align on strategic inventory management to maximize sales and margin, while minimizing risks through markdown and promotional strategies, receipt shifts and changes and chase opportunities.
• Partner with Design and Production to exceed IMU goals and ensure timely delivery of goods.
• Lead Cross-functional team to drive results and make decisions that support the departmental strategies. Demonstrate ability to influence key decisions makers. Build relationships through effective collaboration that contributes to a high performing team.
• Partner with Visual and Marketing to communicate big ideas, key investments, strategies, special needs
• Identify how current trends will impact future strategies and adjust as needed. Analyze LY information and market information to support strategy development.
• Identify opportunities for growth /decline in prog /cc and product / classification opportunities.
• Work with manager to edit and balance the line in partnership with Design. Ensure assortment supports department strategies and falls within brand aesthetic.
• Own style and aps ranking and articulate rationale and identify comp styles and key items. Confirm store levels and attributes

You'll bring to the role

• 4 – 6 years experience in Merchandising
• Bachelors degree or equivalent
• Ability to take analysis into action, executes to timelines and provides timely solutions
• Exceptional leadership capabilities and the ability to influence others across functions; build support and engagement
• Strong analytical skills and clear understanding of financial measurements and how to impact them
• Strong decision making capabilities; strong point of view and negotiation skills
• Clear understanding of brand, client and experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications

Benefits at KnitWell Group

• Merchandise discount at participating brands
• Support for your individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities*
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K) retirement*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays*
• The target salary range for this role is: $90,000*

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

This position works in a hybrid model, with three days per week worked in the Times Square Tower location and two days per week worked remotely.