Associate Merchant - Seasonal

About PHOENIX PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide.

Overview About PHOENIX PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide.

About Express Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Since its launch in 1980, the brand has embraced a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style. The Company operates over 400 retail and outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the express.com online store and the Express mobile app.

About Bonobos Our Bonobos menswear brand is known for being a style instigator and offering perfect-fit risks through our innovative retail model and personalized experience. Launched online in 2007 with its signature line of chinos, Bonobos now offers a variety of styles available to order online and to try on at any one of our 50 Guideshop locations and at Our Guideshops are in-real-life stores that deliver one-on-one service and expert fit advice. Don't think traditional retail, Bonobos is something you haven't seen before.

Responsibilities Note: This will support Women's Express Outlet Position Overview The Associate Merchant supports in the creation and execution of product assortment strategies while working cross-functionally to achieve the financial goals of the division and the company. The Associate Merchant balances an understanding of sales performance, market trends, and customer insights to build commercially viable assortments. They partner closely with Planning, Design, Production, and other teams to ensure that products align with brand objectives and financial targets. In-season, they are responsible for analyzing performance, identifying opportunities, and managing risks, contributing to both top and bottom-line growth.

Collaborate to develop and execute seasonal assortments that align with financial goals, customer expectations, and market trends.

Analyze sales performance and market trends, identifying growth opportunities and risks, and recommending actionable strategies to improve sales and manage inventory.

Work closely with Planning and Design teams to ensure the product assortment reflects key product attributes and meets financial targets.

Support cross-functional teams, such as Production, Marketing, and Visual Merchandising, to ensure timely product launches and alignment with brand objectives.

Act as the subject matter expert in the category, staying informed of emerging trends and customer insights to help drive future product development.

Manage in-season markdowns and inventory tracking to optimize sales performance and reduce excess inventory.

Collaborate with Marketing to ensure product is accurately represented in all channels, including digital platforms.

Bachelor's Degree, preferably in business, retail merchandising, or fashion merchandising.

3-5 years of experience in product merchandise buying, with demonstrated success in managing a product category.

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to interpret data and drive actionable decisions.

Acute understanding of brand positioning, customer insights, and fashion trends.

Proficiency in Google applications and retail management systems.

Exceptional ability to analyze data and translate insights into actionable strategies.

Strong commercial and brand acumen, with a deep understanding of fashion trends and customer behavior.

Bachelor's Degree, preferably in business, retail merchandising, or fashion merchandising.

3-5 years of experience in product merchandise buying, with demonstrated success in managing a product category.

Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to interpret data and drive actionable decisions.

Acute understanding of brand positioning, customer insights, and fashion trends.

Proficiency in Google applications and retail management systems.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work full-time in the United States. PHOENIX does not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this position. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io.