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Merchandise Assisant Jobs in New York City Metropolitan Area at Adecco
Title: Merchandise Assisant
Company: Adecco
Location: New York City Metropolitan Area
Adecco Creative and Marketing is partnering with an iconic and one of the largest specialty apparel brands in the United States for anMerchandising Assistant.This role is $23-25hr for a 6+ month assignment onsite 4-5 days a week in NYC.This person would be primarily responsible forhelping with managing daily Merchandising responsibilities, including accurately building, editing and maintaining assortment sheets; reconciling and updating receipts; maintaining sample accuracy and handoff; communicating necessary information to Cross-Functional team in a timely manner.
Responsibilities:
Achieve/exceed financial plan by supporting Senior Merchandiser in all facets of managing a successful department.
Generate and distribute weekly, monthly, and seasonal reports.
Provide analysis and understanding of current business trends.
Provide applicable historical information and market research.
Prepare all necessary documents and resources for major Product Lifecycle Meetings, including Hindsight, Investment Review, etc.
Conduct research on competitive set including pricing, style, and key messaging information.
Demonstrate awareness of retail landscape.
Support lead Merchandiser in building assortment.
Participate on Cross-Functional team and make relevant recommendations to drive results.
Build relationships with Cross-Functional partners and participate as a solution-oriented team member, contributing to a high performing team.
Partner with Planning to execute promotional strategies to effectively manage sales, gross margin, and inventory.
Partner with Sourcing to secure timely flow of delivery.
Partner with Marketing to deliver accurate mailer/PR look book information.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in fashion-related major.
1 year of related experience in Merchandising, or relevant Internships.
Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Working knowledge of retail financial measurements.
Strong fashion sense, with a sense of brand and client needs.
Ability to be an active listener and take direction.
Strong self-management and time management skills.
Detail oriented, with excellent follow-through skills.
Strong prioritization skills.
Excellent organizational ability to facilitate multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
