Senior Merchant - Knits & Wovens

About Us

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, LOFT, Lane Bryant, and Talbots. 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.

LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confident wherever the day takes them. We empower women to find their authentic self-expression because feeling like yourself is always in style. Here at LOFT, we're busy styling the careers and supporting the lives of everyday optimists just like you. Express your authentic self and experience endless inspiration, all while enjoying the opportunities and benefits that help you get the most from your career, life, and wardrobe.

About The Role

The Sr. Merchandiser develops and executes a cohesive, relevant, omni-channel product merchandising strategy that meets or exceeds departmental financial objectives, while providing clear direction and leadership to direct reports. While managing multiple product categories within the division, the Sr. Merchandiser identifies business opportunities and leads the CFT process in order strategize and execute.

The impact you can have

• Drives top-line financial objectives for the department/s to achieve sales and margin plans.
• Responsible for managing multiple categories and/or high-volume departments.
• Analyze business weekly to capture current trends and recommend future actions that will maximize sales and margin opportunity.
• Builds relationships through effective collaboration that contributes to a high performing team. Participate as a solution-oriented team member and cultivate effective partnerships.
• Leads weekly CFT meeting to drive results at the department level. Provide timely direction and clear communication to all CFT members.
• Research the competitive market to identify new trends, price points and promotional strategies. Articulate the business impact and interpret/anticipate the competitions’ tactics through observation of their in-season trends, utilization of retail space, etc. and integrate information into the business.
• Drive promotional strategies as well as recommend and implement profitable liquidation strategies.
• Weekly and bi-monthly presentations to Leadership on current business trend, and future opportunities.
• Presents to Leadership product assortment and merchandising strategy during quarterly Investment Review Meetings.

You’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree and 9+ years’ experience in Merchandising with experience managing direct reports.
• Strong leadership profile and ability to influence others across functions.
• Strong analytical skills and clear understanding of financial measurements and how to impact them.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and divisions.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to take analysis into action, executes to timelines and provides timely solutions.
• Strong decision-making capabilities; strong point of view and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrate the organizational ability to facilitate multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits At KnitWell Group

• Merchandise discount at our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Ann Taylor, LOFT, & Lane Bryant (in store and online)
• Support for your individual development plus career mobility within our family of brands
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities*
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K) retirement*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays*
• The target salary range for this role is: $110 - $125K*
• 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.

This position works in a hybrid model, with three days per week worked in the New York, NY location and two days per week worked remotely.

Location:

Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036

Position Type

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all personnel actions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.