Understands the competitive retail environment and proactively researches market data and fashion trends to establish the value of new and existing brands and categories.

Regularly monitors, audits and updates the internal pricing tables of a broad range of retailers

Provides authentication and pricing expertise for designer clothing and handbags.

Own daily activities that support the merchandising strategies and operations targets.

Responsible for auditing inventory based on characteristics, attributes, gender, and styling in order to ensure item accuracy and overall elevated site aesthetic.

Understands product trends, historical data, and departmental input at the department/brand/category level in order to manage in-season needs and opportunities.

Supports Merchandising and Operations Teams in bridging the gap between meta-data capture and its input into the site shopping experience. Must develop and stay up to date with the merch related processes at the distribution centers.

Provides information to develop key concepts, key items, promotional strategies and assortments that drive conversion.

Lead in communicating with supervisors, leads, and WIP Teams regarding under review items, processing time and item tracking.

Measure weekly, monthly, and quarterly sales and inventory performance by department, category, brand etc. Identify and communicate business opportunities and risks through this assessment.

Participate in monthly hindsight meetings and future season planning meetings.

Understand and proactively seek out knowledge of who our customer is and what her shopping habits are to identify risks and opportunities.

Recommend, execute and recap promotions, merchandising emails and curations.

Own / take lead in a new company initiative / test demonstrating leadership, thoughtful problem solving, communication and recapping.

Make recommendations and develop a point of view that aligns with high level merchandising strategies and inventory plans that align with financial goals of the season.

Think strategically, challenge the status quo, create efficiency, work smarter and develop and inspire those around you to do the same.

Be a supportive, engaged and active team member of the Merchandising Function.

Develop and maintain effective relationships with cross functional business partners.

Provide manager with timely feedback on personal developmental and training goals

Participate in peer 360 degree reviews

Effectively influence hiring, managing, developing and supporting a team of Merchandise Coordinators to ensure job satisfaction.

Coach team through performance feedback, goal-setting, development plans and provide appropriate tools and training.

Support a collaborative, innovative, and results-oriented environment with peers and cross-functional teams.

Participate in manager effectiveness evaluation

Able to negotiate with and influence peers and members of cross-functional teams while being cooperative and remaining focused.

Create a succession plan and develop top performing direct reports into assistant merchandiser roles.

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