ASSOCIATE MERCHANDISER

The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® and Jag® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel. The Merchandiser for our Accessories Division is responsible for the development and execution of  product in accordance with agreed upon design, pricing and brand strategy. Manages national marketing strategies to finalize pricing and margins with sales, planning, sourcing and management Manages assortments and maintain consistent brand image Understand target customer, shop retail stores and ecomm sites to provide competitive analysis to enhance brand strategies and opportunities Research in conjunction with design new fabrics and concepts and communicate market trends to identify new business opportunities Analyze retail sales with planning and design team to identify opportunities Manage support of the needs of the sales team Work with marketing department to ensure brand image is consistent Attend market appointments with accounts as necessary Interface with all functional areas of the business (design, sales, sourcing, marketing) to maintain common vision for the brand Responsible for creating and adhering to annual budgets for samples and travel Manage Assoc and Asst Merchandiser Executes communication with upper management on all facets of merchandising and design projects Responsible for training/managing associate and assistant merchandisers Implement and execute digital strategies for product presentations and development. Perry Ellis International will be exhibiting at the StyleCareers.com Fashion Career Fair. Sorry, store/field positions will not be represented at this event.