What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandiser - Athleta Franchise position at Athleta?
About the Role
In this role, you will own and oversee the merchandise strategies for the Athleta Franchise Womens business, driving seasonal product strategies to meet market specific needs. This role will be accountable for delivering annual financial goals, driving the execution of Franchise Market, and owning Franchise needs in brand milestone meetings. Initiatives include regional assortment strategies, developing lineplans, and analyzing the business for product recaps, seasonal midsights, and seasonal hindsights. You try fast, learn fast and think big, and drive toward solutions with speed, conviction and a blue sky mentality.
What You'll Do
Effectively liaise with Global Athleta Merchandising to influence and protect franchise specific needs while remaining aligned with brand direction and keeping assortment focused
Understand product trends, historical data and departmental input at category/class level in order to manage in-season opportunities or risks
Effectively hindsight product-selling to make informed product recommendations using reports to influence internal and external teams
Identify individual market needs, opportunities and challenges to address future and/or in-season management needs
Partner with cross functional teams (Planning, Marketing, Visual, Account Management) to develop and execute all necessary tools for Market Week
Present and sell assortments to Franchise partners while influencing franchisees to buy most appropriate seasonal assortment in order to achieve targeted financial goals
Who You Are
Demonstrate a strong point of view about product assortment and business opportunities
Driven for results with strong financial acumen
Excellent verbal and written ability; Adept at presenting information and storytelling
Ability to problem solve independently, with ability to adapt to diverse audiences and environments
Strong communication and relationship/team skills
Anticipate operational/program issues and develops preventative measures
Salary : $79,000 - $104,700
