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Assistant / Associate Merchant Jobs in Columbus, OH at Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Title: Assistant / Associate Merchant
Company: Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Location: Columbus, OH
Company DescriptionJob DescriptionMerchandising is the central function setting the course for our brands’ product; the hub of the wheel that ensures all teams are moving in the right direction to deliver a beautiful, compelling and profitable assortment. Working hand-in-hand with our design, planning and product development teams, merchants are the bridge between the strategy and creative direction of their line. Our merchandising teams possess a blend of analytical ability and creative thinking, drawing from historical data and market trends to craft an assortment that stays true to our brands and excites our customer. This position has potential to be placed on any of our exciting brands (Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks).
This job is located at our Global Home Office in Columbus, Ohio.
What Will You Be Doing?
Contributing to the assortment strategy of an emerging brand by influencing decisions at every stage of the product lifecycle; from concept and product development, to buying and pricing, to product placement, marketing and promotions.
Collaborating with our design and product development teams to create product that is on-trend and right for our customer.
Working closely with Planning and Inventory Management to drive a strategy that maximizes key areas of the business and meets the financial targets of the category and total brand.
Serving as the expert in current selling analysis and historical selling knowledge for your department.
Diving into the interests and preferences of our customer by observing shopping patterns, active lifestyle behaviors, shopping our competitors, seeking out feedback from our stores, and monitoring media platforms.
Identifying emerging fashion trends in the market by monitoring fashion weeks, runway shows, blogs, and aspirational brands, and interpreting these ideas for our customer.
Presenting to senior leadership, including presentations on selling analysis, business strategies, style information and trend ideas.
What Do You Need To Bring?
A Bachelor’s degree with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
1-4 years of Merchandising or Buying experience, preferably in apparel
Proven leadership experience and ability to thrive in team-based settings
Passion for the merchant role, fashion retail and the Abercrombie & Fitch portfolio of brands
An acute eye for product and trend
A deep understanding of sales analysis and financial metrics that relate to your business
Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently to leadership
A high comfort-level with analytical sales tools and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed by the department
Our Company
Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (A&F Co.) is a global retailer of five iconic, omnichannel lifestyle brands catering to the kid through millennial customer: Abercrombie & Fitch, abercrombie kids, Hollister, Gilly Hicks and Social Tourist. At A&F Co., we’re here for our associates, customers and communities on the journey to being and becoming who they are – and because no journey is the same, we strive to create an inclusive culture, where everyone is free to share ideas.
Our Values
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