Abercrombie & Fitch Co. · 4 months ago
Merchant, Non-Apparel
Columbus, OH, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expAbercrombie & Fitch Co. is a global, digitally led omnichannel specialty retailer of apparel and accessories. They are seeking a Merchant for Non-Apparel to contribute to the assortment strategy of an emerging brand, collaborating with internal and external partners to create on-trend products while ensuring optimal vendor relations and driving financial targets.
ApparelE-CommerceRetailWomen's
Responsibilities
Contributing to the assortment strategy of an emerging brand by influencing decisions at every stage of the product lifecycle; from concept and product development, to buying and pricing, to product placement, marketing and promotions
Collaborating with our internal partners and external vendors to create product that is on-trend and right for our customer
Ensure that vendor relations are optimal i.e., getting the best possible prices, quality and deliveries with an appropriate level of “partnership” from the Market
Working closely with Planning and Inventory Management to drive a strategy that maximizes key areas of the business and meets the financial targets of the category and total brand
Serving as the expert in current selling analysis and historical selling knowledge for your department
Diving into the interests and preferences of our customer by observing shopping patterns, active lifestyle behaviors, shopping our competitors, seeking out feedback from our stores, and monitoring media platforms
Identifying emerging fashion trends in the market by monitoring fashion weeks, runway shows, blogs, and aspirational brands, and interpreting these ideas for our customer
Presenting to senior leadership, including presentations on selling analysis, business strategies, style information and trend ideas
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
5+ years of Merchandising or Buying experience, with an emphasis on footwear, jewelry, or accessories
Proven leadership experience and ability to thrive in team-based settings
Passion for the merchant role, fashion retail and the Abercrombie & Fitch brand
A deep understanding of sales analysis and financial metrics that relate to your business
Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate confidently to leadership
A high comfort-level with analytical sales tools and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
A collaborative approach to working with cross-functional partners to achieve the vision of the brand
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed by the department
Benefits
Incentive bonus program
Annual companywide review process
Flexible spending accounts
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Associate assistance program
Paid parental and adoption leave
Access to fertility and adoption benefits through Carrot
Access to mental health and wellness app, Headspace
Paid time off and one paid volunteer day per year, allowing you to give back to your community
Work from anywhere (Mondays and Fridays are “work from anywhere” days for most roles and six work from anywhere weeks per year)
Seven associate wellness half days per year
Merchandise discount on all of our brands
Opportunities for career advancement, we believe in promoting from within
Access to multiple Associate Resource Groups
Global team of people who will celebrate you for being YOU!
Company
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1996-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
M
Michael S. Jeffries
CEO
Robert Ball
Chief Financial Officer
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