Position Details
Title: Associate Merchandiser Retail
Department: D2C
Reports to: Molly Clark
Location: Dearborn
Job Classification: Hybrid
FLSA Status: Exempt
Job Band: Professional
Job Summary The associate merchandiser supports the seasonal merchandise team to drive retail store business growth against the financial plan, partnering with the cross functional team to create fast, easy and meaningful shopping experiences for our consumer. Responsibilities include working closely with the Senior Merchandiser to build assortment strategies, influence investments and analyze sales, GM% and KPIs to identify and prioritize opportunities. The Associate Merchandiser will participate in monthly forecasting and pre-season planning to help achieve the financial plan.
Inspired by Hard Work At Carhartt, the values of hard work—dependability, honesty, and trust—are rooted in the legacy of our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. His commitment to serving hardworking people continues to inspire everything we do. Guided by his legacy and our mission— We serve and protect all hardworking people by building durable products —we remain dedicated to upholding these principles in every decision we make and every product we create.
Associate Responsibilities
Support seasonal merchandise strategies and product presentations to create compelling omni-channel experiences in stores and maximize revenue and conversion
Contribute to building assortments and strategies aligned to overall category and D2C strategy; Balance the art and science when assisting in product selection by store
Maintain various documents to support building, tracking, and communicating assortments & corresponding attributes
Collaborate with cross functional team to align and support strategies across total D2C. Partner closely with the global product team to understand and influence product assortment options
Analyze current business trends; Identify business opportunities through sales performance analysis and partner with cross functional team to execute on opportunities
Monitor the market and competitive set regularly, looking for product trends, market opportunities and visual presentation ideas with a focus on the omni-channel shopping experience.
Partner with the cross functional teams to execute on these opportunities
Participate in the development of an annual and seasonal financial revenue plan and monthly forecast by assigned category to maximize product profitability, internal gross margin and inventory management.
Mine customer feedback via store associate feedback, online ratings & reviews, groundbreaker touchpoints and in store firsthand experiences to identify optimization opportunities
Build monthly visual merchandising presentation guidelines based on business goals and product strategies
Communicate seasonal strategies, product information, flow timing and in store presentation guidance in a collaborative way to key cross functional team and leadership
Seek new opportunities to grow the business and further personal & professional development
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree Preferred in Business Administration or Merchandising
Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Required Skills & Experience
1 or more years of merchandising, retail experience or industry related experience
Apparel, retail or consumer products experience preferred
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience with visual merchandising tools a plus
Ability and desire to work at both the tactical/operational and strategic levels
Strong quantitative/analytical skills and mindset
Detail oriented
Strong understanding and passion for product, merchandising, store and website experiences
Team player with exceptional collaboration and communication skills General product knowledge of apparel a plus
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Office Environment
Light Lifting (10-15 lbs.)
This position has a Hybrid location: Associate will work on-site regularly as needed for work activities.
Carhartt is a tobacco free workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
All associates are required to understand and act in accordance with the Carhartt Core Values. Carhartt reserves the right to change, modify, suspend, interpret or cancel in whole or in any part, the job duties outlined above at any time and without advance notice to the employee.
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Job Summary The associate merchandiser supports the seasonal merchandise team to drive retail store business growth against the financial plan, partnering with the cross functional team to create fast, easy and meaningful shopping experiences for our consumer. Responsibilities include working closely with the Senior Merchandiser to build assortment strategies, influence investments and analyze sales, GM% and KPIs to identify and prioritize opportunities. The Associate Merchandiser will participate in monthly forecasting and pre-season planning to help achieve the financial plan.
Inspired by Hard Work At Carhartt, the values of hard work—dependability, honesty, and trust—are rooted in the legacy of our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. His commitment to serving hardworking people continues to inspire everything we do. Guided by his legacy and our mission— We serve and protect all hardworking people by building durable products —we remain dedicated to upholding these principles in every decision we make and every product we create.
Associate Responsibilities
Support seasonal merchandise strategies and product presentations to create compelling omni-channel experiences in stores and maximize revenue and conversion
Contribute to building assortments and strategies aligned to overall category and D2C strategy; Balance the art and science when assisting in product selection by store
Maintain various documents to support building, tracking, and communicating assortments & corresponding attributes
Collaborate with cross functional team to align and support strategies across total D2C. Partner closely with the global product team to understand and influence product assortment options
Analyze current business trends; Identify business opportunities through sales performance analysis and partner with cross functional team to execute on opportunities
Monitor the market and competitive set regularly, looking for product trends, market opportunities and visual presentation ideas with a focus on the omni-channel shopping experience.
Partner with the cross functional teams to execute on these opportunities
Participate in the development of an annual and seasonal financial revenue plan and monthly forecast by assigned category to maximize product profitability, internal gross margin and inventory management.
Mine customer feedback via store associate feedback, online ratings & reviews, groundbreaker touchpoints and in store firsthand experiences to identify optimization opportunities
Build monthly visual merchandising presentation guidelines based on business goals and product strategies
Communicate seasonal strategies, product information, flow timing and in store presentation guidance in a collaborative way to key cross functional team and leadership
Seek new opportunities to grow the business and further personal & professional development
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree Preferred in Business Administration or Merchandising
Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree
Required Skills & Experience
1 or more years of merchandising, retail experience or industry related experience
Apparel, retail or consumer products experience preferred
Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Experience with visual merchandising tools a plus
Ability and desire to work at both the tactical/operational and strategic levels
Strong quantitative/analytical skills and mindset
Detail oriented
Strong understanding and passion for product, merchandising, store and website experiences
Team player with exceptional collaboration and communication skills General product knowledge of apparel a plus
Physical Requirements And Working Conditions
Office Environment
Light Lifting (10-15 lbs.)
This position has a Hybrid location: Associate will work on-site regularly as needed for work activities.
Carhartt is a tobacco free workplace.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
All associates are required to understand and act in accordance with the Carhartt Core Values. Carhartt reserves the right to change, modify, suspend, interpret or cancel in whole or in any part, the job duties outlined above at any time and without advance notice to the employee.
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