Brand Specialist - Fine Jewelry (Hybrid)

Essential Functions

• Order Entry and Maintenance
• Set up and attribute all new StylesKey PO’s
• Maintain PO and adjust ship dates
• Maintain accurate PO Log, communicate weekly with vendor to track shipping
• Set up and maintain all SSD groups
• Marketing
• Develop marketing strategy with the buyer and vendor and choose featured products
• Request and track samples from vendor
• Pricing
• Accurate entry of Weekly Promotional Pricing, Effy Icon Pricing and monthly permanent markdowns
• Business Analysis
• Develop the promotional strategy in partnership with buyer, planner and vendor
• Review and assess aged product and slow sellers and create an exit strategy based on findings, in partnership with buyer, planner and vendor
• Perform Analysis on the business performance and provide Business Recaps/Reviews: Weekly report out on KPI’s to identify wins and opportunities
• Track and create action plans in response to key strategy performance to achieve stretch plans
• Absess and respond to customer/store feedback in a timely and efficient manner
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent years of experience

Work Experience

• Demonstrated experience using merchandising systems required
• Corporate buying office experience OR internal Retail Development Program OR relative wholesale experience (e.g. account executive, sales assistant, retail planner)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Performs retail math calculations and utilizes formulas for analysis, pricing, and marketing activities
• Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills to present in a professional manner and to communicate with all merchandising levels, stores, and vendors
• Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams and work in a team environment
• Capable of shifting to different projects as priorities change
• Successfully navigates ambiguity and drives business results regardless of obstacles
• Ability to use corporate retail merchandising systems to support buying activities
• Demonstrated ability to develop recommendations based on trends and data analysis
• Identify market trends and color concepts

Pay Range

$50,000 - $75,000

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.