What are the responsibilities and job description for the Merchandiser, Wholesale position at Vuori?
Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.
We are seeking a Merchandiser to support the assorting and management of the Wholesale assortment for the Wholesale Channel in North America. This individual will support managing wholesale assortments for the channel and help to maintain a strong partnership between Product Merchandising and Sales teams. To be effective in this role, the individual must be a strong communicator and an experienced merchandiser who’s passionate about the performance apparel space, Vuori’s mission and embody the brand’s values.
What you'll get to do:
- Support the development of comprehensive assortment strategies for the Wholesale channel, identifying product opportunities to deliver high growth expectations
- Manage the seasonal assortment tools, line sheets, and systems required for Wholesale
- Act as a liaison between the Product Merchandising team and the wholesale team; Sit as a core member of both the Merchandising team and the Wholesale team, participating in deliverables for both teams
- Participate in all product milestones meetings to help represent the product needs of the Wholesale channel and ensure all assortment needs are met by the global assortment
- Refine the Wholesale assortments to ensure all market needs are met
- Support Sales team during seasonal sell in milestones (Line Reviews and Sales Meeting)
- Manage communication of assortment changes and updates to Sales team
- Partner with Planning to execute seasonal buys, ensuring global product and financial goals are met
Who you are:
- 4 years wholesale market merchandising experience
- Bachelor’s degree
- Strong understanding of global apparel market and trends
- Strong eye for relevant and trend right product that aligns with brand aesthetic
- Ability to travel
- Strong communication skills
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite & Adobe Illustrator
Our investment in you:
At Vuori, we’re proud to offer the following to our employees:
- Health Insurance
- Savings and Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
- Paid Time Off
- Wellness & Fitness benefits
The salary range for this role is $90,000 per year - $105,000 per year.
Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Salary : $90,000 - $105,000