Associate Merchant, VBJ

Overview

Veronica Beard is seeking a detail-oriented and trend-driven Associate Merchant specializing in denim to support the development and execution of the denim business across key classifications (Jeans, Pants, Shorts, Skirts, and Jackets).

Responsibilities

• Support the development and execution of seasonal denim assortments, in close partnership with the Senior Merchant and design leads.
• Support Senior Merchant in seasonal assortment building and DTC buying process during market.
• Analyze weekly business performance, including sales, inventory, markdowns, and customer trends, to identify opportunities and risks.
• Support month-end and quarter-end reporting, including selling decks and attribute deep dives.
• Maintain Product Knowledge Guides for Sales, E-comm, and Store teams.
• Conduct competitive and market research on denim trends, pricing, fits, washes, and emerging brands.
• Monitor attribute selling on a weekly basis and analyze performance by silhouette, rise, leg shape, fabrication, and wash.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, Marketing, or related field.
• 2–4 years of merchandising or buying experience, preferably in denim or women’s apparel.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel.
• Understanding of denim construction, fit, washes, fabrications, and market trends.
• Strong communication, organizational, and presentation skills.
• Experience working with premium, contemporary, or direct-to-consumer brands preferred.
• Familiarity with assortment planning and retail KPIs a plus.
• Understanding of denim innovation and emerging consumer trends ideal.

Pay

The base salary for this role is up to $70,000. The relevant base salary will vary depending on wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, degrees, and certifications.