Merchandising Manager/Assistant Manager

General Purpose: Responsible for developing assortment strategy for designated product category in order to drive sales growth. Communicate and execute Merchandising strategies partnering with cross-functional teams.

Key Accountabilities:

Business Reporting and Analysis
- Closely monitor sales trends, underline key insights and communicate findings through regular reporting (monthly, quarterly) and ad-hoc business reviews.

- Drive Market Intelligence (competitive research) to provide regional teams and NY Central counterparts with key local insights.

- Identify and communicate new product development opportunities through deep knowledge of product category performance and market environment.

- Participate in defining and implementing local pricing strategy.

Assortment Planning

- Responsible for developing new product assortment strategy to drive category sales growth and maximize inventory efficiency targets.

- Lead yearly and/or ad-hoc assortment reviews to maximize existing products’ sales productivity.

- Coordinate and amplify communication on new product launches, partnering with cross-functional teams and efficiently communicating to stores.

- Participate in developing new store assortments.

Channel Management
- Drive implementation of local Merchandising strategy, closely communicating with cross-functional regional teams as well as NY Central counterparts (Management teams, PR/Marketing, CVM, Retail team).

- Provide daily support to entire store network (~60) by responding to all Product/Stock inquiries through the inquiry system, via email and telephone on a daily basis.

- Communicate regional trends and issues with Central Category Management and Replenishment teams.

In-store Presentation
- Partner with local CVM team to drive floorplan productivity review and other merchandising projects. 

- Conduct regular market visits and provide in-store support for new store openings.

 

Qualifications/Primary Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications/Primary Job Requirements:

• Bachelor degree
• Self-motivation & pro-activeness with a strong drive for achievement
• Strong analytical skills and business acumen
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Affinity for Jewelry & Watches.
• English skill is required in both oral and writing
• Proficient in computer skills: email/Outlook, Microsoft Excel & Word
• Strong planning, organization and time-management skills
• 3+ years of business experience
• Accurate and attentive to details

 

Preferred Qualifications/Primary Job Requirements:

• Proficient in database software experience
• Previous merchandising experience
• Be creative, pro-active, and always open to change