FULLBEAUTY Brands™ is the premier fashion and lifestyle destination for the plus size customer. We are an online and catalog marketplace offering a curated collection of the finest family of plus size brands and thousands of products.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Merchant leads the merchandising and buying process for one of the largest areas within their Brand/Division. This role is responsible for planning and executing goals to achieve sales targets, markup, return rates, and profit (EBITDA). Merchant overseas and partners with various departments, including Inventory Planning for fulfillment, Creative Services for catalog/web creative, Sourcing for price goals and quality standards, Marketing to analyze customer needs and promote products, and E-Commerce to drive online KPIs.
The Merchant also participates in company initiatives and interacts with senior management.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead product assortment and design strategy, ensuring delivery of a compelling assortment that will meet or exceed our financial goals
- Oversee all aspects of seasonal assortment planning from initial selection through post seasonal analysis
- Develop short- and long-term strategies which help grow the current business
- Oversee the identification, development, and implementation of new business strategies, initiatives and product lines
- Collaborate with Inventory Planning to develop plans that leverage the current base and profitably support strategic growth and innovation
- Investigate and respond to catalog and web issues.
- Partners with planner responsible and managing all markdowns, promotions, cost changes and retail changes
- Analyze market (domestic) and provide observations of market to Buyer for market analyses
- Responsible for reading /approving catalog proofs for each catalog (pricing, naming, copy)
- Strong understanding of the brand customer and aesthetic
- Strong technical expertise, business and financial acumen
- Able to deliver results by influencing internal and external partners
- Ability to negotiate with market vendors,
- Product development experience collaborating with design
- Be strategic with Web Promos, offers along with being able to provide Creative Direction that aligns with Brand Aesthetic
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- BA/BS in related field and/or equivalent work experience
- 5 years’ experience within a multi-channel retailer
- 5 years’ experience managing a high performing environment
- Proven track record of driving profitable business expansion
- Thorough knowledge and experience in product development, global sourcing
- Ability to develop train, and lead
- Expertise in product development, trend and branding
- Strong analytical skills required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PLM, Adobe)
WHY JOIN FULLBEAUTY?
- Competitive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Employer HSA Contribution
- 401K Match
- Employee Assistance Program
- Hybrid Work Schedule (Corporate)
- Business Casual Attire
- Wellness Initiatives
- 30% Associate Merchandise Discount Across our Family of Brands
- Employee Discount on Travel, Cell Phone Plans and More
- Generous Paid Time Off Program
- Promote From Within Culture
- Commitment to Being an Equal Opportunity Employer
- Life Insurance Benefits
- Internal charity that supports FULLBEAUTY Brands’ associates and their immediate family members during times of extreme hardship
FULLBEAUTY Brands™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.
75000.00 To 100000.00 (USD) Annually
