Associate Merchant

About us

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful.

Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.

About the role

The Associate Merchandiser collaborates with the lead Merchandiser on the execution of departmental strategies and business objectives; is responsible for translating information and ideas that contribute to an actionable business plan; and supports the department with any necessary tactical responsibilities.

The impact you can have

• Support execution of departmental strategies and business objectives to achieve or exceed financial plans.
• Generate, analyze, and distribute weekly, monthly, and seasonal reports.
• Analyze business trends, recommend actions, and apply insights to future departmental strategies.
• Provide applicable historical information and market research.
• Manage daily merchandising tasks, including assortment sheets, receipt updates, sample accuracy, handoffs, and timely cross-functional communication.
• Prepare materials for key Product Lifecycle meetings, including Hindsight and Investment Review.
• Research fashion trends, pricing, promotions, and competitive activity; make recommendations based on findings.
• Demonstrate strong awareness of retail landscape.
• Collaborate with lead Merchandiser on building assortment.
• Recommend style ranking and attributes and chase/cancel strategies.
• Provide information and ideas to support development of seasonal strategies.
• Actively participate on Cross-Functional team and make recommendations to drive results.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and contribute as a solution-oriented team member.

You’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Merchandising, or equivalent.
• 3+ years of related experience in Merchandising in Retail.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical capabilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Solid knowledge of retail financial measurements.
• Strong fashion sense, with a sense of brand and client needs.
• Strong business acumen with potential to grow into a Merchant role.
• Ability to be an active listener and take direction.
• Strong self-management and time management skills.
• Detail oriented, with excellent follow-through skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for individual development and career mobility across our family of brands.
• A culture of giving back through volunteer opportunities, donation matching, and community support activities.*
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays*
• The target salary range for this role is: $65,000 -$70,000*
• Hybrid: This position works in a hybrid model, with required days worked in the LOFT office location in New York, NY as defined by business needs.

*Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

Location:

Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.

About Us

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful.

Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.

To reduce potential fraud, we remind all applicants:

• It won’t cost you money to apply for a job with us. Our brands will never ask for money – that includes a wire transfer or a credit card. There will be no charge for equipment, background checks or other expenses in submitting a job application with us.

• We will never ask for your bank account information as part of the interview process. Your bank account information should only be entered during the onboarding process after you are hired to set up direct deposit of wages.

• Interviews will be conducted in-person or through a secure video call, using a teleconference application that uses email addresses only (not telephone numbers).

• Watch closely for email addresses with misspelled or “spoofed” company names in communications during the interview process. Examples of suspicious addresses include “Info@company.net” instead of “Info@company.com,” and misspelled company names like “Info@companie.com” or “Info@compaany.com.”

• If you do apply to our Brands through an official job board site rather than using our official website (https://www.ascena.com/home/our-careers/work-with-us/), report suspicious communication immediately to the site or platform used to submit your job application (such as an official job board site).

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