Job Description: The Retail Merchant is responsible for developing, communicating, and implementing the seasonal merchandise assortment and buying strategy for select categories within our retail channel. You will be a key contributor during the Line Review process and will drive sales and execute the product line’s vision for our North America retail stores. [the_ad id="29344"] Job Responsibilities: Active participant in the Line Review Process. Receive and implement product downloads and be fully versed in all seasonal products and related strategies. Ensure that localized assortments meet or exceed customer expectations and drive results through the financial and inventory plans. Work with our outside vendors, inside vendors and our Worn Wear team. Maintain communication with partners on merchandising opportunities and drive in-season business through detailed sales analysis. Partner with the Product Team on in-season and pre-season initiatives. Identify and communicate business opportunities to cross-functional partners during key gates. Collaborate with Global Planning Team to execute a seasonal buy that aligns with the overall merchandising strategy. Responsible for item level planning, ensuring these plans reflect a balance of trend, newness, and basics, and roll up to the channel’s topline financial targets. Work closely with Allocation team to maintain flow of products and seasonal flips while analyzing the yearly offering holistically based on what makes sense seasonally for the customer. Understand local market data and competitor activities; analyze historical sales performance as well as utilize detailed product filters to edit the global product line to meet customer needs and maximize sales. Partner with Global Product, Marketing, and Retail Teams to create seasonal assortment and buying strategies that support financials and brand directives. Act as a product liaison between the Global Product Team and the Global Planning Team, facilitating communication, collaboration, and teamwork by sharing the seasonal merchandising strategy. Partner with Retail Marketing to ensure relevant Patagonia brand messages are told within appropriate store clusters. Create a compelling product experience, including inspirational merchandise presentations and product education. Job Requirements: Experience in the Actions Sports and Logo wear markets Proven ability to understand the market, recognize product potential and lead assortment planning from a merchant’s perspective Ability to remain flexible to change within the work environment and scope of responsibility Strong written and verbal communication skills Capable of streamlining and improving processes and troubleshooting Experience buying from outside vendors and OV vendor relationship skills Demonstrates initiative, is conscientious and provides complete follow-through on areas of responsibility Strong computer skills, in depth knowledge of Microsoft Excel BA or BS in a related field Minimum five years of experience in retail merchandising and/or planning Ability to learn computer systems quickly and look at a computer screen for extended periods of time Job Details: Company: Patagonia Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Ventura, CA, US Application Deadline: N/A [the_ad id='29345'] Apply Here Vacanciesspot.com
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