What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchant position at K&M Associates, L.P.?
Looking for a highly enthusiastic, organized individual with an eye for fashion to join our merchandising team and work directly with the Senior Merchandising Manager and Design Department. Must be able to flourish under pressure and handle a large workload in an ever-changing environment.
Position Summary
The position will be a liaison between sales and design in making sure all calendars are adhered to and the products we present meet the price and aesthetic expectations of the assigned line-of-business. The Merchant will work closely with the appropriate Account Managers, VP of Sales, Senior Design Manager and Senior Merchandising Manager in assuring that K&M puts our best foot forward at each presentation when it comes to the product, the packaging, and the pricing.
Description of Duties
Ø Merchandise programs for customers working with the sales team to meet their needs and expectations.
Ø Shop stores monthly (when resets are hitting stores). Provide recap of newness – techniques, item of the moment, packaging/giftables.
Ø Know product selling at store level – what’s working and not.
Ø Manages the product development process from concept through execution while working with the Costing & Sourcing Department.
Ø Works directly with K&M China office to receive open line goods from vendors.
Ø Establishes retail price points based on program cost structure and customer margin goals with Costing & Sourcing Department.
Ø Keeps Senior Merchandising Manager informed of hot-button issues pertaining to product design and component development.
Ø Create planograms, customer market recap books and presentation PowerPoints for virtual meetings.
Ø Maintain calendar and presentation schedule
Ø Responsible under the guidance of the Senior Merchandising Manager of all packaging needs.
o Includes working with graphics, outside vendors, and overseas in creating new cards, boxes, fixtures for assigned accounts.
o Provide packaging information needed to Costing & Sourcing Department for buys to be placed.
o On the lookout for new and exciting packaging ideas.
Skills/Remarks
Ø Proficient in Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, CANVA, and Photoshop.
Ø Negotiating skills
Ø Must be able to multi-task
Ø Must have an eye for fashion.
Ø Reliable, detail and results oriented.
Ø Can work independent and anticipate workload needs.
Ø Creative design and product merchandising skills.
Ø Excellent organizational, oral and written communication skills.
Ø Team player with supervisory ability
