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Assistant Merchant-maurices Jobs in Duluth, MN at maurices
Full Job Description
Brand Overview:
maurices is a women’s apparel retailer that celebrates feel good fashion for real life. It’s committed to its service with style promise and offering affordable fashion that takes women from workday to weekend and all of life’s adventures in between. With inclusive sizing from 0-24, maurices is famous for its versatile styles including key categories such as denim, dresses, tops, and more. Established in 1931, maurices operates 935 stores in communities across North America. Discover even more fashion at maurices.com.
Ready to apply? We currently have an opportunity for a Assistant Merchant-maurices to join our team located at our Corporate Office-maurices-Duluth, MN 55802.
Ready to help bring feel good fashion for real life™ to hometowns across North America? Join our family of amazing individuals in our corporate office in Duluth, Minnesota, ranked one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in 2019. Since 1931, we’ve helped women look and feel their best every day — making maurices not only a special place to shop, but a great place to work and connect. Apply today!
Position Overview:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Assistant Merchant is responsible for the execution of our merchandise strategy and product assortments which align with the sales and margin objectives of the company. This role works closely with a Merchant, Sr Merchant, or Associate Merchant, and generally supports 1-2 categories.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Business & Strategy
Understands overall objectives of the department.
Demonstrates initiative, agility, and willingness to do what is right/best.
Effectively reports current business results and connects current results with future plans
Actively participates in continuous learning about the competition and customer and can relate findings to the business
Assists merchant in committed and open to buy (OTB) management
Product
Assists in building of line plan and assortment.
Works with cross-functional teams to bring product strategy to life in all channels of business.
Responsible for milestone meeting preparation materials
Audit the site to ensure all content is correct & accurately depicted to the customer
Understands the PLC and participates in the deliverables
Collaboration
Works with cross-functional partners in product management & sourcing, planning, allocation, & visual to execute department strategy, capitalize on business, and solve problems
Works closely with a merchandise coordinator on data entry and product information to ensure accuracy for associate/customer facing materials in all channels and accuracy of reporting
Exhibits company values which includes people first; being kind, authentic, curious, and agile; working smart & having fun.
WORK EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree preferably in business, retail merchandising, or fashion merchandising (relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree)
Experience:
1+ years in Merchandise Coordinator role or other directly relevant experience
Retail experience preferred
Skills/Traits/Personal Characteristics:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Persistent curiosity to learn & understand beyond what is explicitly directed
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Title: Assistant Merchant-maurices
Company: maurices
Location: Duluth, MN
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