Retail Merchant Assistant

Overview Veronica Beard is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Assistant Merchant to support the execution of merchandising strategies and business objectives for RTW Knitwear. This individual will partner closely with the RTW Senior Merchant to help drive department goals and support the continued growth of Veronica Beard’s global RTW business.

Maintain product attributes across systems on a seasonal basis

Update weekly selling reports and analyze business performance to highlight key takeaways and top sellers

Partner with Creative teams to ensure samples are available for e-comm and marketing needs

Support JOOR photoshoots and showroom setup, ensuring readiness for market and presentations

Support Senior Merchant in seasonal assortment building and DTC buying process during Market

Act as a liaison between Design, Sales, Buying, and Production teams to support alignment

Develop and maintain Product Knowledge Guides for Sales, E-comm, and Store teams

Stay informed on market trends and competitive landscape to help identify opportunities

Requirements 1–2 years of merchandising and/or buying experience

Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and support business insights

Proficiency Excel and PowerPoint (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, reporting, and presentation building)

Solid financial acumen, understanding of retail math and key KPIs (sell-through, WOS, inventory, etc.)

Ability to build and maintain reporting to identify risks, opportunities, and key business drivers

The hourly range for this role is between $24.00 and $25.00. The relevant hourly rate will vary depending on wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, degrees, and certifications. The hourly rate is just one component of our total compensation offerings, which consist of a comprehensive benefits package as well as a short-term incentive program, clothing allowance, and merchandise discounts.

As a company, we firmly believe that there is strength in diversity. We seek to recruit talent from a variety of perspectives and backgrounds and are actively seeking candidates with a dedication to advancing equity, inclusion, and racial and social justice in their work.

No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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