The Associate Merchant supports the Merchant in all aspects of product assortment, financial planning and vendor partnerships in accordance with the sales, margin, turnover and flow goals for the assigned product category.
This is an on-site position (Monday through Thursday) based out of our Northbrook, IL office with the flexibility to work remotely on Fridays.?
A day in the life as an Associate Merchant...
Makes recommendations to Merchant regarding product assortment, pricing and merchandising strategies reflecting goals based on trends and forecasts.
Participates in the final decision making process by providing expert recommendations to Merchant regarding seasonal and core product mix for a given department.
Analyzes sales information in order to identify opportunities to increase sales and margins.
Based on research and analysis, participates in recommending, setting and approving product-pricing strategies to achieve specific margin objectives and executes exit strategies as needed.
Negotiates product costs, terms, subsidy and VIR
Develops and maintains vendor partnerships by providing analytical metrics to Merchant, influencing the supplier management strategy to support overall department strategy and works to improve all aspects of supplier relationship.
Builds and maintains assortment plans and SKU counts.
Gathers and synthesizes information from partners to make strategic recommendations to Merchant
Analyzes business trends and opportunities by identifying and maximizing key items via test strategies.
Provides recommendations regarding short term buying plans and long term strategies.
Conducts competitive intelligence and uses information to identify opportunities and challenges for in-season business and future seasons.
Leads product sequencing, including layouts and copy edits and communication with cross-functional teams.
What you'll bring to the table...
Possess an understanding of merchandising plans and processes
Strong financial acumen and experience with negotiations
Strong understanding of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Strong communication skills
Highly collaborative
Strong attention to detail
We'd love to hear from you if you have...
3+ years retail merchandising experience, or education equivalent or related area
Bachelor's degree
Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as "the Company". The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request. The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
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