ASSISTANT MERCHANT – ACCESSORIES

The Assistant Merchant supports the category of business by serving as the Subject Matter Expert on various retail areas and topics, including, but not limited to, comprehensive systems management, customer intimacy, competitive intelligence, testing execution and product/sample management. in order to understand the current competition/market trends and influence product strategy while making business recommendations Product Demonstrate an ability to turn product insight into actionable recommendations as it relates to assortment strategy and influence the evolution of potential new categories to fill customers' needs Own the management of samples for a particular category, inclusive of ranking current business and representing current season, collaborating with Sample Management partners to ensure accuracy of current and archived sample needs Assist in key meeting prep with sample availability, style & color ranking, deck preparation, and ad hoc requests and analysis, always staying agile and flexible Responsible for ongoing trend analysis and reporting, inclusive of competitive landscape and competitive patterning Financial Learn the basic fundamentals of retail math, financial parameters and applications needed to drive category results Understand core financial reporting tools necessary to read and analyze business insights (i.e., color report, placemats) Providing color and style level insights as to what is working and not working within the assortment Ranking product weekly based on sales performance Understanding and bringing attention to channel-specific selling nuances within the assortment Remain curious about category financials and performance while seeking to understand metrics in regards to product performance Collaboration & Relationship-Building Cultivate and maintain strong cross-functional partnerships with clear and accurate communication while demonstrating company values Actively participate in weekly cross-functional meetings and calls Relationship building by demonstrating corporate culture and values of inclusivity, open-mindedness, collaboration and positive intent Consistently react with urgency while comprehending overall strategy Talent Identify and regularly meet with an internal mentor Partner with leader to curate a career development plan and own the execution of actions Actively seek and take action on feedback from all levels to enable growth and development in role Mentor and guide intern talent Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business Administration or relevant area Demonstrate an understanding of current and upcoming trends relevant to the customer The individual is highly curious, and influences leadership through client and competitive patterning and makes tangible recommendations for the business Ability to effectively manage through and deliver upon competing priorities, demonstrating change agility Exceptional execution, communication, prioritizing, collaboration, and problem-solving skills Ability to be a team player and to foster a commitment to teamwork among other associates Demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking We are an equal opportunity employer. Victoria’s Secret & Co. will be exhibiting at the StyleCareers.com Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Fashion Career Fair. Sorry, store/field positions will not be represented at this event.