Assistant Merchant

About Us

At J.Jill, we’re redefining what it means to dress and live with ease. As a women-led, Boston-based lifestyle brand with 200+ stores nationwide, we design thoughtful, inspired apparel and accessories that celebrate the totality of all women. We’re entering an exciting chapter of growth — expanding our footprint, reaching new customers, and deepening long-standing relationships. We believe our associates should be seen, valued, and celebrated, supporting their advancement by harnessing their unique contributions to grow and improve. Our success is guided by a culture that values keeping it simple and making it matter.

Overview

Assists Merchant in developing and executing the product line. Transfers the product assortment from design status through purchase order readiness via a variety of systems and merchandising tools. Manages assortment tracking and product information accuracy. Liaises with counterparts in Inventory Management, Product Development, Sourcing, Design, and Marketing to ensure alignment and keep interdepartmental functions appropriately informed of product status. Participates in weekly sales and hindsight discussions to understand what the customer liked and disliked to help make future assortment decisions.

Responsibilities

• Performs sales analysis to guide departmental and product decisions
• Manages monthly views of the department for distribution throughout the organization
• Is responsible for product information accuracy and history within the merchandising tools: Assortments, PLM, EDW, etc.
• Works in conjunction with Merchant to create and maintain assortment plans by department, utilized by cross-functional partners to communicate seasonal assortments
• Maintains competitive analysis and presents quarterly competitive findings from store visits to management
• Full knowledge of assortment: Works with sample coordinators to ensure sample availability for key meetings, photo shoots, floor reviews, etc.; presents assortments to visual merchandising team for Blueprinting process
• Drives copy process with Marketing counterparts to ensure accurate information is communicated via copy fact sheets and manuscript proofs
• Maintains change forms throughout the merchandising process to communicate changes to the organization

Qualifications

• Exceptional communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong prioritizing, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Demonstrate a strong sense of fashion with an understanding of current and upcoming trends relevant to the customer
• Basic understanding of retail math
• Proficient in Excel

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1+ years of retail merchandising or apparel retail experience

Physical Requirements

• Periods of time sitting and standing, working at a desk and on a computer
• Ability to communicate information and observe details at close range
• Light to moderate lifting may be required

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match and tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, company-paid LTD/STD, and generous paid time off
• Generous associate discount; group discounts on auto, pet, and homeowner insurance
• Discount Marketplace for travel, consumer products, food, auto buying, etc.
• Associate resource groups

Pay

USD $24.80/Hr. - USD $28.00/Hr.