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Merchandiser- Girls Division

San Fancisco, CA 94104

Posted: 08/10/2023 Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Merchandising / Buying Job Number: AV374358810

Job Description

 
Merchandiser – Girls
Our client,  the iconic children’s brand, Janie and Jack who are based in the Bay area, are looking for a Merchandiser to join their team and head up their girls business.
 Janie and Jack is a small but mighty company. They strive to keep every kid at heart with each and every piece they design. They believe individuality starts young.    
Iconic. Approachable. Connected. These are some of the ideas that guide every day at Janie and Jack. 

About the Role
The Merchandiser will be responsible for developing and driving the product strategy, assortment, and financial performance goals for the girls department. The Merchandiser will foster strong cross functional relationships to ensure all strategies and goals are achieved. Working closely with the Merchandise Manager, the Merchandiser will act as the representative of the customer in strategic decisions on the cross-functional team. The Merchandiser will partner with Planning to drive financial goals as well as partner with Design, Production, Brand Creative Services, and Visual Merchandising to ensure the strategic vision is executed all the way to the customer. They will also work closely with the store teams to enhance understanding of our customers and address their needs.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Strategically develop and execute financial plans for department, line, and classification in partnership with Planning
  • Utilize seasonal and hindsight information to develop product strategies and category positioning
  • Build roadmap for Design outlining clear direction around AUC, newness, carryover and areas of growth and decline to tie to seasonal product strategies
  • Participate in seasonal Design product reviews; assorting and providing feedback on product lines to guide color, pattern, silhouette, and outfitting
  • Work with Production and Design to drive achievement of AUC and IMU goals.
  • Partner with Planning to drive in-season management through pricing and markdown recommendations; diagnose and leverage in-season opportunities to drive future strategies
  • Collaborate with Design, Production, Brand Creative Services, and Visual Merchandising to ensure the strategic vision is executed all the way to the customer
  • Maintain a high awareness of the customer, competitive landscape and fashion trends through consistent store visits and online research
 
What You'll Bring:
  • BA/BS degree required with a minimum of 4 years of hands-on merchandising experience
  • Experience in the Specialty Store arena preferred with proven ability to identify trends and successfully drive results
  • Girls/Baby apparel experience preferred
  • Passion for product
  • Possess strong analytical skills
  • Strong business acumen
  • Self-motivated, multi- tasker
  • Superior communication skills, both written and oral
  • PC skills required; including excellence with Excel applications specifically
  • The ideal candidate must enjoy working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and have the ability to work with all levels within the organization
 
Benefits 
  • 40% off merchandise employee discount at Janie and Jack
  • Paid holidays and flexible time off
  • 401K match
  • Generous Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contributions for individuals and families
  • Flexible Spending Accounts and commuter benefits
  • Life insurance (self, spouse/domestic partner, children)
Salary range $90,000 -$105,000
 

Meet Your Recruiter

Alonya Van Rooyen

From South Africa originally, Alonya has over 15 years of experience in fashion, accessories, footwear, & textiles. She has worked in various design and product development roles globally, including South Africa, Europe, and the US, giving her an international perspective on the industries.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

Emerging Blue is committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion with all hiring and employment practices. Our goal is go to create an inclusive environment in which all candidates and employees are treated with respect.

We partner with our clients to create diverse candidate pools, promote equality, and help build positive and inclusive company cultures.

Emerging Blue prohibits discrimination and all forms of applicant and employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, or status in any group protected by state or local law

 

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