Merchant

Merchant - Men's ApparelSuccess Profile:GIII Apparel Group is currently seeking a Men's Merchandiser to join its Converse Apparelteam based in New York City! The Merchant for Men's Apparel will take a hands-on approach to developing a new business at G-iii Apparel. The merchant will be responsible for driving the growth and success of our business by identifying, developing, and launching new products and collections. The Merchant will act as a liaison between merchandising, design, quality control, sales, marketing, and suppliers. This role requires a highly analytical and creative individual who can work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive innovation, increase revenue, and improve margins. We are looking for a candidate who has a passion for the Men's Apparel business and is driven, solves problems creatively and is a strong communicator.Reporting to:VP of MerchandisingBrand/Product Focus:Men's - ConverseLocation (On-Site): New York City, Midtown Manhattan - Fashion DistrictKey Accountabilities:Assist with the strategy, development, and selection of merchandise while supporting the department through the products life cycle.Conduct market research and analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and customer preferences.Manage the product development process from ideation to launch, including product development, sourcing, pricing, and promotion.Work with the merchandising and sales teams to create and implement effective product launch strategies, including pricing, promotion, and distribution.Analyze product performance and market data to identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.Provide reports and status updates regarding all ongoing projects.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure effective product launches, optimized merchandising, and coordinated marketing campaigns.Assist with ad-hoc requests.Education and Experience:5+ years in a merchandising role.Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, presentation and problem-solving skills.Ability to take initiative and ownership for a business.Strong strategic planning and analytical skills.Ability to multi-task and work/partner with multiple departments at all levels.Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environmentProficient in excel, word and power point.Knowledge of retail math.Minimum bachelor's degree.The pay range for this position is: $80,000 - $100,000 per yearPlease note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team's entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.G-III's owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J, GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Halston, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi's, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.

Created: 2024-11-17