Sales Merchant

Jill Merchant

Jill Merchant team is responsible for developing and executing a customer-focused assortment that supports the brand concept and meets the company's financial goals for all channels. You will partner with Design in developing the line plan, edit and assort the line, and partner with Merchandise Planning to deliver business strategy objectives. You'll communicate merchandise strategies to all cross-functional partners and drive the business through in-season management, assessment, and reaction to current trends.

Creates merchandise framework to guide product line development to meet financial targets. Edits and adopts the line to meet strategic business needs by segment.

Partners with Merchandise Planning on development of strategies that support business objectives. Ranks product and assigns quantities in collaboration with Merchandise Planning.

Establishes retail pricing and mark-up targets to meet financial goals. Ensures price-value relationship is in line with customer expectations.

Develops seasonal hindsights, interprets results, and synthesizes learnings into actionable business strategies.

Contributes in-season reaction to the business through daily analysis of sales data and interpretation of results.

Partners with Visual and Creative Merchandising teams to ensure proper presentation and space allocation of product to drive financial results.

Collects and interprets customer feedback from frequent J. Jill store visits, communication with field team, and analysis of online reviews. Jill brand filter in all decision making.

Bonus eligible.

• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match and tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, vision, company paid LTD/STD, and generous amount of paid time off.
• Office includes amenities such as a café, fitness center, free parking and Red Line shuttle.
• group discounts on auto, pet and homeowner insurance.
• Discount Marketplace for travel, consumer products, food, auto buying, etc.
• Jill customer.

Proficient in Excel, including ability to build and manipulate pivot tables, write formulas, create charts/graphs, etc.

Responsible for sales and margin targets for category of business.

Demonstrated ability to lead and develop associates, provide career coaching, and provide tactical training for team members.

Bachelor's degree.

~Sedentary work, prolonged periods of time working at a desk and on a computer.

Our Brand

As a women-led, Boston-based lifestyle brand with 200+ stores nationwide, we design thoughtful, inspired apparel and accessories that celebrate the totality of all women. We're entering an exciting chapter of growth — expanding our footprint, reaching new customers, and deepening long-standing relationships.