Assistant Merchant

J.Jill Product Line Manager

Assists Merchant in developing and executing the product line. Transfers the product assortment from design status thru purchase order readiness thru a variety of systems and merchandising tools. Manages assortment tracking and product information accuracy. Liaisons with counterparts in Inventory Management, Product Development, Sourcing, Design, and Marketing to ensure alignment and keep interdepartmental functions appropriately informed of product status. Participates in weekly sales and hindsight discussions to understand what the customer liked and disliked to help make future assortment decisions.

Benefits, Tailored for You.

• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match and tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, vision, company paid LTD/STD, and generous amount of paid time off.
• Generous associate discount; group discounts on auto, pet and homeowner insurance.
• Discount Marketplace for travel, consumer products, food, auto buying, etc.
• Associate resource groups.

Exceptional communication skills (written and oral)

• Strong prioritizing, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Demonstrate a strong sense of fashion with an understanding of current and upcoming trends relevant to the customer
• Basic understanding of retail math
• Proficient in Excel

Physical Requirements:

• Periods of time sitting and standing, working at a desk and on a computer.
• Ability to communicate information and observe details at close range.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree
• 1+ years of Retail merchandising or apparel Retail experience