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Senior Merchant

Abbey Glass, Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Abbey Glass is an attainable luxury fashion brand specializing in special occasion attire with boutique locations in Atlanta, Dallas, and Charleston and retailers in premier shopping destinations across the country. We serve customers through our retail boutiques, E-commerce, specialty wholesale partnerships, and big-box distribution. We're known for our elevated product quality, exceptional customer experience, and strategic growth in the premium fashion market.

The Role This is for someone that is equal parts analytical and creative with a passion for womenswear.

We're seeking an experienced Merchandising & Planningto lead our product assortment strategy and inventory planning across all channels. This role combines strategic merchandising with analytical planning to drive profitable growth, optimize inventory, and deliver the right product at the right time to our customers. You'll be the key liaison between product development, operations, and sales.

Key Responsibilities Merchandising & Product Strategy

Develop seasonal assortments and linesheets for wholesale partners, including bi-annual presentations to big box retailers

Lead pre-design assortment planning with monthly line lists, style recommendations, and market trend analysis

Define product and customer segmentation and product segmentation strategies to inform influencer marketing, photoshoots, and channel-specific assortments

Deliver quarterly product hindsights and forward-looking product strategies to leadership team

Create quarterly product training guides for retail and wholesale teams on new styles, trends, and segmentation

Own bi-weekly sales planning and company sales report updates with cross-functional presentation to leadership

Manage sales and inventory planning by channel, category, month, and style with detailed product category reporting

Drive GM% and pricing strategy with monthly targets and contribution analysis

Develop and execute pre-season and in-season markdown and promotional calendars

Deliver quarterly sales hindsights with performance analysis and strategic recommendations

Inventory Management & Allocation

Translate sales plans into PO recommendations with unit allocation and size curve optimization

Utilize category planning tools to adjust inventory monthly and inform buy-to-plan decisions

Inform inventory transfers between stores, warehouse, and pop-up locations

Identify and execute off-price and hard markdown opportunities monthly

Access and analyze pre-booking reports for wholesale channel optimization

Cross-Functional Leadership

Partner with design team in weekly in working sessions to align product development with financial goals

Collaborate with marketing on annual promotional calendar, product launches, and content planning

Coordinate with operations on inventory flow, markdown execution, and logistics planning

Serve as primary point of contact for key wholesale account sales reporting and assortment recommendations

Qualifications Required

8+ years of experience in merchandising and/or planning, preferably in premium fashion brands

Proven track record managing multi-channel businesses (retail, wholesale, and/or big-box distribution)

Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; experience with planning systems and reporting tools

Deep understanding of retail math including GM%, IMU, sell-through, and inventory turn

Experience buying inventory for major retailers

Demonstrated ability to translate data into actionable business strategies

Excellent presentation and communication skills for executive-level stakeholders

Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, or related field

Preferred

Experience in premium apparel categories

Background working with big-box retailers (Dillard's, Nordstrom, Bloomingdale's, etc.)

Familiarity with off-price channels and markdown optimization

Experience in companies with $10M-$50M revenue range

Knowledge of allocation systems and size curve optimization

What We're Looking For

Strategic thinker

who can balance long-term planning with in-season agility

Data-driven decision maker

comfortable with ambiguity and complex analysis

Collaborative partner

who thrives in cross-functional environments

Detail-oriented executor

who can manage multiple deliverables and deadlines

Fashion enthusiast

with genuine passion for premium products and customer experience

Proactive communicator

who takes ownership and drives results independently

What We Offer

Competitive compensation commensurate with experience

Opportunity to shape merchandising strategy at a high-growth luxury brand

Collaborative, entrepreneurial culture with direct access to leadership

Hybrid work flexibility

Employee discount on Abbey Glass products

To Apply Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your relevant experience in merchandising and planning for premium brands. Include specific examples of your impact on product strategy, financial planning, or wholesale partnerships:

abbeyglassresume@gmail.com

Abbey Glass is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Compensation range: $95,000-$115,000 + Bonus

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