Retail Merchant Assistant

When you join us, you're part of more than an iconic fragrance and personal care brand - you become part of Gingham Nation, where people are at the center of everything we do.

When our associates feel supported, inspired and empowered, consumers feel it. Whether you're starting your career or building your next chapter, we invest in your growth so you can learn, lead and help create feel good moments every day.

Summary: The Assistant Merchant is responsible for supporting the execution of the creative product development, maintaining seasonal line plans, implementing testing strategies and cascading information to cross-functional teams for specific categories. They will assist in the delivery of sales and profit growth by helping manage the commercialization of new product launches, analyzing consumer insights to support key brand priorities and/or initiatives and supporting in-store product launches.

Assist Senior/Merchant on growth-driving brand strategy and planning, including new product development, pricing, promotions / sampling, internal associate education and training, competitive patterning, performance analysis and hind-sighting

Assist the creation of internal presentations to executives and cross-functional teams, from concept brainstorming to drafting documents to preparing meeting materials

Responsible for accurately coordinating new development projects, including data input within Centric, process paperwork (e.g. Project Initiation Forms, Design Requests, Product Briefs for all products, sampling and gift sets), costing analysis, and running communication flow to cross-functional team members

Support alignment on product description, claims, and aesthetics

Supports the Merchant in developing a line plan that represents the Brand and is aligned with the seasonal merchandise strategy

Analyze data in weekly business meetings to share result driving insights, customer feedback, and in-store merchandising opportunities

Assist in meeting preparation, sample management, report evaluation and analysis. Assistant merchants are expected to share their POV and recommendations based on current results and category strategy

Visit stores regularly to proactively solicit feedback from customers and sales associates

1-3 years of related work experience in brand development, merchandise buying and/or retail management

An eye for business with analytical and retail math skills

Demonstrate a passion for product and customer satisfaction

Able to multi-task and prioritize with a strong sense of urgency and ability to handle the stress that comes with working in a change-agile work environment

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) with experience using Centric PLM for data entry, project tracking, and product development support

Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience

We invest in benefits that support your well-being, growth and future, helping you thrive as a creator of feel good - every day. Robust medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.

No-cost mental health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase program with discount.

Opportunity for paid time off, paid parental leave and access to family building benefits.

Home, auto and pet insurance and a company-provided Care.Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education.

Enjoy complimentary products and a 40% merchandise discount so you can experience and share the brand you love.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. Application window will close when all vacancy/vacancies are filled.

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