Associate Merchandiser (Retail LGs)

Since its launch in 1993 with a collection of six essential handbags, Kate Spade New York has always been colorful, bold, and optimistic. Today, it is a global lifestyle brand that designs extraordinary things for the everyday, delivering seasonal collections of handbags, ready-to-wear, jewelry, footwear, home décor, and more. Known for its rich heritage and unique brand DNA, Kate Spade New York offers a distinctive point of view and celebrates communities of women around the globe who live their perfectly imperfect lifestyles. Apply promptly! A high volume of applicants is expected for the role as detailed below, do not wait to send your CV. Kate Spade New York is part of the Tapestry portfolio - a global house of brands committed to stretching what's possible. A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Responsibilities: Adhere to seasonal development calendar, managing team meetings and deadlines. Analyze global sales, feedback, and historical data on a weekly/monthly/seasonal basis to help better assort for future seasons; prepare weekly recaps with action-oriented points for the team. Maintain ownership of competitive landscape, identifying trends and staying on top of newness in the market; utilize findings to identify holes in the current business and opportunities for future growth. Assist in creating global line architecture based on both market and business trends. Liaise with all cross-functional partners to execute seasonal assortments from concept to creation. Uphold brand filter and product integrity across categories and markets. Partner with assistant merchandiser to manage daily merchandising responsibilities and ensure timely execution of deliverables. Partner with team to prepare documents and presentations for all development milestone meetings, including seasonal product briefs, design sketch & product reviews, line pricing, costing reviews, and internal market presentations. Qualifications: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in windows-based software such as Microsoft Excel (pivot tables & V-lookups), PowerPoint, and Word. Must be able to utilize and master internal software systems. Should demonstrate initiative/sense of urgency; can perform and prioritize tasks under pressure. Demonstrated problem-solving skills. Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to multi-task independently. Knowledge of competitive landscape and experience preparing competitive decks. Ability to work closely with multiple departments and interact with employees at all levels. Sharp analytical skills and comprehensive understanding of "retail math." Understanding of the Kate Spade brand and a passion for accessories. 2+ years in positions offering relevant experience. Experience working in a merchandising environment. Our Competencies for All Employees: Courage: Doesn't hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and "actionable" positive and corrective feedback to others. Creativity: Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions. Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers. Dealing with Ambiguity: Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably. Drive for Results: Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers. Interpersonal Savvy: Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways. Learning on the Fly: Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner. Our Competencies for All People Managers: Strategic Agility: Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately. Developing Direct Reports and Others: Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions. Building Effective Teams: Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in their team. Kate Spade is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All employment decisions are based on the applicant's or employee's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position. BASE PAY RANGE: $65,000.00 TO $75,000.00 Annually #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-01-03