What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandising Assistant position at Dana-Co?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : up to $55,000
Dana-co, a leading design company of luxury intimate apparel, is looking for a Merchandising Assistant . This person works onsite in our New York office and assists with driving the strategic direction of the brands' product assortment. Organizational and analytical skills as well as an eye for relevant trends are critical for success in this role.
Responsibilities :
- Assist in maintaining merchandising charts and distributing information to appropriate departments
- Assist in identifying the voids and opportunities in the assortment based on market trends, competitive landscape, and historical performance
- Research new launches, color trends, and white space in the market
- Stay current on emerging fashion industry trends through outlets such as trade publications, fashion magazines, and social media
- Visit stores monthly to understand promotional strategies, visual presentation, and customer base
- Track and analyze sales and call out any concerns as well as opportunities and make recommendations
- Assist with initial merchandising plan creation and maintenance to ensure the product is reflective of the strategies and needs of the business. Prioritize developments based on the needs of the season
- Assist in assigning a color to styles for each season
- Create color codes for all new colors for each season
- Work with merchandise manager to ensure all market tools are accurate, complete, and passed off adhering to process and calendar
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to guarantee accurate sample coordination and pass off
Account communication :
Organization relationships :
Qualifications :
Schedule : Monday - Friday (regular business hours)
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Salary : $55,000
