Assistant Merchant

Overview Serena & Lily is seeking an Assistant Merchant to join our Merchandising team in Sausalito, California. This role is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to build a career in merchandising while gaining hands-on experience across assortment planning, pricing, retail business operations, and merchandising strategy. As an Assistant Merchant, you will play a critical role in supporting the development and execution of product assortments that reflect the Serena & Lily brand and deliver exceptional customer experiences. You will serve as a key partner to merchants and cross-functional teams, ensuring product information, pricing, samples, and assortment tools are managed with accuracy and efficiency. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, analytically curious, and passionate about product. They thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy solving problems, and are eager to learn the fundamentals of merchandising within a growing luxury home lifestyle brand. Responsibilities Support the execution of seasonal assortment strategies that drive sales, profitability, and brand growth. Maintain product assortment tools, SKU lists, visual assortment documents and merchandising systems with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. Coordinate SKU creation, product setup, and ongoing maintenance across systems. Own the photo sample ordering and tracking process, partnering closely with vendors, Creative, and Photography teams to support marketing and catalog production. Manage promotional pricing uploads and ensure accurate execution across channels. Coordinate product information and launch readiness with cross-functional partners including Planning, Sourcing, Design, Creative, and E-Commerce. Monitor product performance, customer feedback, market trends, and competitive activity to identify opportunities and risks. Support analysis of sales, margin, and inventory performance to inform merchandising decisions. Prepare visual line sheets, assortment presentations, and business review materials. Maintain key merchandising calendars and ensure critical milestones are met. Build strong relationships across the organization and contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Strong interest in building a career in retail merchandising. Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Positive attitude, intellectual curiosity, and eagerness to learn. Ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions and levels of the organization. Passion for home interiors, business strategy, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Compensation $70k - 75K per year is theanticipated starting base pay for this role. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, such as: experience, education, and skills. Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance should they choose to participate in Serena & Lily’s benefits. Employees can enroll in our company’s 401k plan. During the first year of employment, full-time employees accrue twenty-one days of PTO and seven paid holidays throughout the year. #J-18808-Ljbffr