Women's Merchandising Manager

Position Summary :

• Must have current experience in merchandising all women's product categories
• This is a hybrid role in Irvington NY, ~3 days in office with flexibility to be in person up to 5 days / wk. when required

As Merchandising Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the product selection, assortment, development and execution of specific product strategies and categories. This includes planning pricing strategies, tracking performance and analyzing trends. You will play a critical role in ensuring that products align with customer needs, timing and expectations, while optimizing profit and contributing to the overall success of the company. Instrumental to this role will be to have a strong understanding of the brand to ensure that all products merchandised are in service of our company vision and financial goals. Ability to cultivate and maintain close partnerships with Design, Global Sourcing and the DTC and Wholesale Business channel partners is key. At EILEEN FISHER, we are a very collaborative company, so this role will continue to grow & evolve. This role will report to the VP of Merchandising.

Key Responsibilities :

Curate product selection and assortments for key categories to successfully bring to market and ensure that the right product mix is executed at the right time to ensure revenue and profit optimization

Develop product assortment strategies for key owned classifications and well as product strategies by channel and account

Ensure assortments are aligned with consumer demand, and company goals.

Track and analyze sales performance, market trends and customer feedback to make informed decisions and optimize assortments.

Collaborate consistently with design, business and sourcing partners to ensure assortments meet the needs of the brand and the business.

Create, maintain and check all merchandising tools in a timely manner, with appropriate follow-up and communication in partnership with Assistant Merchandiser

Responsible for achieving deliverables to meet deadlines in accordance with company PLC

Has key partnership in reviewing pricing strategies, and suggesting adjustments as needed, to achieve goals

PERFORMS OTHER RELATED DUTIES AND ASSIGNMENTS AS REQUIRED.

Benefits

Corporate employees work 9 / 80 schedule (every other Friday off)

Annual Company Bonus Plan

401(K)

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Generous Paid Time Off (including holidays & year-end closure, personal observance days, sick / personal)

Comprehensive Health Insurance (medical, dental, FSA & HSA, life ins, etc.)

Flexible Reimbursement Program (education, PTO related expenses, spa services, etc.)

Commitment to wellbeing activities (Employee Assistance Program, wellness gatherings)

Generous Clothing Allowance

Required Experience

Education :

BA / BS in Merchandising, Business or a related field or equivalent experience

Requires a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in an apparel merchandising role

Strong apparel background and visual merchandising skills

Strategic, innovative thinker with effective communication and presentation skills

Ability to work with many teams : Fosters highly collaborative relationships with cross functional partners

Analytical Acumen : Ability to interpret sales data, forecasts, and trends to draw meaningful insights

Follow through and attention to detail : Ability to manage product assortment from inception through operationalizing

Possesses strong organizational and time management skills

Experience leading a direct report

Proficiency in using merchandising software and Excel

EILEEN FISHER creates simple, sustainable, timeless clothes designed to work together as a system. We make our clothes with intention, supporting people to build their wardrobe meaningfully each season. And we make our clothes to lastand then take them back through our Renew team to be reworn and loved again, or through our Waste No More team, to be remade into entirely new felted designs. We believe in the fundamental potential of every personour employees, our customers and those who make our clothesand are committed to cultivating conditions that empower people. Its all part of our commitment to doing business in a way that helps build a better industry. And a better future. EILEEN FISHER is one of the largest womens fashion companies to be a certified B Corporation, which means we voluntarily meet high criteria for social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

Values Statement :

As a founder led Company, our values are deeply embedded in and shape our culture. Our values are a shared responsibility embodied in every position and are intended to be woven into all that we do; how we approach our work and how we interact with one another. Our values support our commitment to Diversity, Equity + Inclusion, and our commitment to Sustainability guides us to protect our limited natural resources, fight climate change, support human rights and social impact, and inspire the fashion industry to embrace circularity.

We are authentic

We thrive in connection

We trust each other

We innovate through creativity

We are committed to the health of the whole

We are united by purpose

The salary range for this role is $100,000- 125,000 / yr. dependent upon experience and qualifications. In addition, we offer competitive benefits including a generous clothing allowance and a wellness reimbursement program.

EILEEN FISHER, Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status.

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