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Senior Merchant – Knits & Wovens Jobs in New York, NY at LOFT
Title: Senior Merchant – Knits & Wovens
Company: LOFT
Location: New York, NY
About Us
KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lane Bryant, and Talbots. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful.
Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.
LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confident wherever the day takes them. We empower women to find their authentic self-expression because feeling like yourself is always in style. Here at LOFT, we’re busy styling the careers and supporting the lives of everyday optimists just like you. Express your authentic self and experience endless inspiration, all while enjoying the opportunities and benefits that help you get the most from your career, life, and wardrobe.
About The Role
The Sr. Merchandiser develops and executes a cohesive, relevant, omni-channel product merchandising strategy that meets or exceeds departmental financial objectives, while providing clear direction and leadership to direct reports. While managing multiple product categories within the division, the Sr. Merchandiser identifies business opportunities and leads the CFT process in order strategize and execute.
The impact you can have
Drives top-line financial objectives for the department/s to achieve sales and margin plans.
Responsible for managing multiple categories and/or high-volume departments.
Analyze business weekly to capture current trends and recommend future actions that will maximize sales and margin opportunity.
Builds relationships through effective collaboration that contributes to a high performing team. Participate as a solution-oriented team member and cultivate effective partnerships.
Leads weekly CFT meeting to drive results at the department level. Provide timely direction and clear communication to all CFT members.
Research the competitive market to identify new trends, price points and promotional strategies. Articulate the business impact and interpret/anticipate the competitions’ tactics through observation of their in-season trends, utilization of retail space, etc. and integrate information into the business.
Drive promotional strategies as well as recommend and implement profitable liquidation strategies.
Weekly and bi-monthly presentations to Leadership on current business trend, and future opportunities.
Presents to Leadership product assortment and merchandising strategy during quarterly Investment Review Meetings.
You’ll bring to the role
Bachelor’s degree and 9+ years’ experience in Merchandising with experience managing direct reports.
Strong leadership profile and ability to influence others across functions.
Strong analytical skills and clear understanding of financial measurements and how to impact them.
Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and divisions.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to take analysis into action, executes to timelines and provides timely solutions.
Strong decision-making capabilities; strong point of view and nego…
