Sr Merchandiser-Michele & Skagen

About the role

The MICHELE & Skagen Merchandising team is seeking a seasoned Sr. Merchandiser for the Watch & Jewelry categories. This role involves owning and managing merchandising responsibilities for specific product categories within the Watch division, driving strategic assortment decisions, and working closely with various teams across the business.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage merchandising responsibilities for specific product categories within the Watch division
• Drive strategic assortment decisions to maximize sales, deliver on KPIs, and bolster brand equity
• Understand the DNA building of the brand to develop seasonal stories that support strategic positioning
• Track and analyze sales, trends, and shifts in business
• Develop monthly, quarterly, and seasonal hindsights to inform seasonal assortment strategy
• Partner with Design team on development of line, providing guidance on seasonal trends, attend Line in Preview meetings, and update necessary changes in assortment sheets
• Ensure planning teams are supporting key initiatives for the brands
• Work closely with regional teams to maximize business opportunities through key assortment strategies, product launches, sales trends, and implementing marketing strategies
• Ensure distribution strategy is cohesive with the brand direction
• Partner with teams throughout the business to develop and support assortment architectures to achieve financial, brand, and distribution targets
• Present and train brand seasonal stories and marketing stories to sales teams, internal teams, and retail accounts
• Work within PLM to include line plans and necessary product updates
• Collaborate with senior marketing managers to bring marketing stories and campaign executions to life online and at wholesale through digital, email, social media, brand, and COOP activations
• Act as a central contact and key project lead for all marketing projects, coordinating between internal teams and external vendors to create and execute marketing assets and materials

Requirements

• 5+ years’ established experience with a background in merchandising, buying, planning, or brand management
• Proven ability to network and quickly build strong relationships with cross-functional teams
• Track record of independently managing a business without oversight
• Understanding of key financial metrics and data and how they connect to design
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint
• Proficient in retail math

Qualifications

• A 4 year degree in related field is preferred
• A love for fashion and genuine enthusiasm for accessories is a must!

Skills

• Proficiency in retail math
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills
• Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Retirement Planning
• Paid Parental Leave & Return to Work Program
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Work Flexibility
• Tuition Reimbursement