Merchant

FULLBEAUTY Brands™ is the premier fashion and lifestyle destination for the plus size customer. We are an online and catalog marketplace offering a curated collection of the finest family of plus size brands and thousands of products.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Merchant leads the merchandising and buying process for one of the largest areas within their Brand/Division. The Merchant responsible for planning and executing goals set to achieve sales plan, mark up, return rates and profit (EBIDTA). The Merchant leads a team of Merchants and partners with the Inventory Planning team to support fulfillment, Creative Services to support catalog/web creative, Sourcing to aid in achieving set price goals & fit quality standards, Marketing to analyze and respond to customers' needs and promote products according to branding, and E-Commerce to drive online KPIs. The Merchant is also involved in company initiatives and interacts with senior management.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead product assortment and design strategy, ensuring delivery of a compelling assortment that will meet or exceed our financial goals
• Oversee all aspects of seasonal assortment planning from initial selection through post seasonal analysis
• Develop short- and long-term strategies which help grow the current business
• Oversee the identification, development, and implementation of new business strategies, initiatives and product lines
• Collaborate with Inventory Planning to develop plans that leverage the current base and profitably support strategic growth and innovation
• Investigate and respond to catalog and web issues.
• Partners with planner responsible and managing all markdowns, promotions, cost changes and retail changes
• Analyze market (domestic) and provide observations of market to Buyer for market analyses
• Responsible for reading /approving catalog proofs for each catalog (pricing, naming, copy)
• Strong understanding of the brand customer and aesthetic
• Strong technical expertise, business and financial acumen
• Able to deliver results by influencing internal and external partners
• Ability to negotiate with market vendors,
• Product development experience collaborating with design
• Be strategic with Web Promos, offers along with being able to provide Creative Direction that aligns with Brand Aesthetic

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS in related field and/or equivalent work experience
• 5 years’ experience within women's apparel
• 5 years’ experience managing a high performing environment
• Proven track record of driving profitable business expansion
• Thorough knowledge and experience in product development, global sourcing
• Ability to develop train, and lead
• Expertise in product development, trend and branding
• Strong analytical skills required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PLM, Adobe)

WHY JOIN FULLBEAUTY?

• Competitive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Employer HSA Contribution
• 401K Match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hybrid Work Schedule (Corporate)
• Business Casual Attire
• Wellness Initiatives
• 30% Associate Merchandise Discount Across our Family of Brands
• Employee Discount on Travel, Cell Phone Plans and More
• Generous Paid Time Off Program
• Promote From Within Culture
• Commitment to Being an Equal Opportunity Employer
• Life Insurance Benefits
• Internal charity that supports FULLBEAUTY Brands’ associates and their immediate family members during times of extreme hardship

FULLBEAUTY Brands™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.