Overview
Associate Merchant – Sweaters Jobs in New York, NY at J.Crew Factory
Title: Associate Merchant – Sweaters
Company: J.Crew Factory
Location: New York, NY
Our StoryWe make modern classics with character. We believe in true timelessness, the integrity of well-made clothes, and since our inception, great quality at a great price. That’s in our DNA.
But, we know it’s not only about the clothes—it’s about thefeelingit gives the people who wear them,whether they’re confidently giving a presentation in a well-tailored suit; basking in long salty beach days in vibrant, colorful sun-soaked swimsuits, or joyfully re-discovering their favorite Rollneck sweater in their closet again and again, season after season.
And ultimately, it’s about helping our customers be the best, most authentic versions of themselves.
Andthat’swhat we’re after, to inspire people’s lives and style.
Whether you’re a customer or a part of our crew, we put people first. We’re proud to have been recognized as an industry leader in{{:}}
America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (Newsweek, 2023)
America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women (Newsweek, 2023)
Best Employers for Diversity (Forbes, 2022)
Best Employers for New Grads (Forbes, 2022)
Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality (The Human Rights Campaign Foundation, 2022)
The Role + Purpose{{:}}
An Associate Merchant is responsible for helping to manage the execution of seasonal assortments, acting as point person for cross-functional business partners in production, marketing, design, allocation, and planning. They help to drive strategy for the categories they are managing.
Build an on-trend Omni assortment with channel-specific strategies in mind
Initiate market/competitor analysis and always be on top of industry trends
Communicate changes to all cross-functional partners – planning, production, design and wholesale
Participate in store visits
Prepare and analyze Omni selling recaps to drive your business. Make recommendations on how to optimize current sales and affect future plans
Partner with planning in pre-season to plan and buy your department based on comprehensive analysis of the business – last year results, current business, etc
Participate in inventory management and control with planning and distribution teams
Participate with pricing and profit strategies – make promotional and markdown suggestions to drive profitable gross margin results
Review new receipts against business trend to maximize sales and stock
Qualifications{{:}}
3+ years’ Merchandising experience
Proficient in Excel
Demonstrated analytical and business skills
Strong presentation skills
We welcome you to apply, even if you don’t check all the boxes. Our passion is scouting life-long learners who are driven by curiosity, and who feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact. We’re always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams.
Benefits + Perks
Health & Well-being – Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more.
Associate Discount – We love our products just as much as you do! That’s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell).
Flex Fridays – In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1{{:}}00 PM every Friday year-round.
Community Impact – We support the …
