Merchant

Jacksonville, Florida, United States (Hybrid) About VENUS The Merchant is responsible for developing a product assortment strategy that supports the brand objectives, exceeds customer expectations, and delivers on sales & profit targets. • Perform competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities and be able to be able to interpret this information to maximize Venus' appeal to the marketplace • Builds & maintains strong relationships with cross-functional partners, including Design, PD/Sourcing, Planning, Site Merchandising & Marketing • Partner with Design and PD/Sourcing on a seasonal basis to deliver assortment that supports category strategy & meets margin targets • Partner with Planning to determine seasonal buys and manage the flow of inventory • Possesses in-depth knowledge of target customer to ensure product & assortment deliver exceptional customer experience • Attend fittings and provide recommendations to align with merchandising needs • Analyze business on regular basis, identifying opportunities & risks to pursue and formulating action plans to address • Partner with Marketing & Site Merchandising to build visual presentation for the season, ensuring key initiatives are supported • Leads, mentors, and develops direct reports Qualifications • Excellent organizational and planning skills • Strong interpersonal skills; excellent written and verbal communication • Ability to multi-task, delegate duties, and lead cross-functional teams • Ability to read and interpret reports concerning margins, mark-up, sales data, and other merchant-based data, drawing valid conclusions • Have an eye for fashion and interpret trend information as it pertains to the Venus Brand • Computer literacy and the ability to utilize business programs as needed to conduct business.