Retail Merchandiser executing retail merchandising activities for Premium clients in a variety of categories. You’ll stock products, install promotional materials, and deliver custom displays.
About the role
- Support strategy and execution of menswear assortment at American Tall, a leading e-commerce brand for tall clothing. Collaborate across teams to meet customer needs and business objectives.
Responsibilities
- Motivate, guide, and support a group of high-performing teams in partnership with senior leadership to build an exciting, inspired, financially grounded Menswear assortment that meets our corporate strategic goals.
- Help develop menswear-specific category strategies that align with the merchandise framework and financials through the use and review of multiple data sources.
- Clearly and proactively communicate strategies to leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure appropriate planning and execution.
- Collaborate with Merchandise Planning team to assess current assortment sales and sell through rates, predict future assortment needs, and make recommendations to divest from underperforming styles.
- Regularly analyze assortment performance to inform strategic decisions, including expanding high-performing styles and categories to drive growth across the men’s business.
- Own category pricing architecture, ensuring products are positioned within a clear Good/Better/Best framework to support value perception and assortment balance.
- Partner with Sourcing and Product Development teams during the entire development process to ensure the merchant vision is preserved through the men’s assortment.
- Work directly with Technical Design to create seasonal product knowledge assets for eCommerce, translating technical details into compelling, customer-facing narratives that highlight features and benefits, fabrications, and styling recommendations.
- Review Sales and Returns data regularly. Collaborate cross-departmentally to ensure high return rate styles are identified quickly and appropriate actions are taken to improve.
- Analyze buying patterns and the needs of Tall customers by leveraging market research, assessing competitors, and soliciting feedback from the Tall community regarding current and future assortment initiatives.
- Be intimately aware of fashion trends, style/fit nuances, new and emerging brands and retailers, and retail market trends.
- There will be additional responsibilities as required.
Requirements
- 3-5 years' experience with proven success in Buying, Planning and/or Merchandising role.
- Strong understanding of the Product Development lifecycle from sampling through production stages.
- Sound knowledge of purchasing principles and retail math; product development and sourcing experience is ideal.
- Strong presentation and storytelling skills, with the ability to inspire confidence, excite cross-functional teams, and influence leadership around assortment direction.
- Demonstrated leadership and influencing skills with the ability to get things done.
- Excellent interpersonal skills: a team player who can act as both a leader and an individual contributor.
- Passionate about fashion, retail, and e-commerce.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Work, PowerPoint, etc.).
Benefits
- Healthy Lunch Program (onsite only): Enjoy delicious and nutritious meals curated by our personal chef, promoting a healthy lifestyle.
- Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work and dedication are rewarded with an annual bonus, reflecting your contributions to our success.
- RRSP Matching: Plan for your future with our RRSP matching program, helping you build your retirement savings.
- Health Benefits: We offer comprehensive health benefits for both single employees and families, ensuring you and your loved ones are well taken care of.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program: We support professional development. We will reimburse up to $1000 a year for courses taken outside of work to further develop your skills.
- Generous Vacation Package: We value work-life balance and offer a generous vacation package, complete with additional gifted days off to give you the time off you deserve.
- Professional Headshots: Start your journey with us on the right foot! All new hires on site are invited to receive a professional photoshoot to capture their best side.
- Community Engagement: We are committed to giving back. Our lunch program supports philanthropic initiatives that benefit the community.
- Office Celebrations & Social Events: Experience the joy of working in a vibrant environment with regular office celebrations and in-person socials to connect with your colleagues.
- Flexible Work Hours: We understand the importance of flexibility and offer work hours that can accommodate your personal schedule when needed.
- Referral Program: Help us grow our team! Receive rewards through our referral program when you bring in great talent.
- Employee Discounts: Enjoy a 50% discount on our entire online collection.
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