Associate Merchandise Manager

Company: VCNY Home
Location: North Bergen
Posted on: January 4, 2022

Job Description:

VCNY Home a forward-thinking home textiles supplier offering modern designs for every lifestyle and budget; we specialize in bedding, bath, window treatments, area rugs, home d--cor and table linens.

We empower our employees to think creatively and autonomously to take their careers; and our company to the next level.

This position supports the Merchandise Manager and team.

Job Description:
Assists in executing back end support needed for daily tasks within each product category
Facilitates product development process between Sourcing, Sales and Packaging; sample follow up
Contribute in developing customer intimacy through regular store visits and competitive shopping; apply findings with Merchandising team
Support merchant in development of line plans with trend information
Support the product development process to ensure that the merchandise consistently appeals to the customer's needs
Coordinate the approval of sketches, color prints, concepts with Design team
Gather support data from Sales to ensure Product Development & Sourcing have all production needs
Assist in presentations when needed
Organize meetings and work flow to design
Create cross functional design presentations so merchandising team can present to Sales & Design department

Minimum Skills Required:
2+ years of experience in Fashion Merchandising and Product Development
RETAIL LINK EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Must have flexible schedule
Task oriented and work in fast paced environment
Home textiles background preferred
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field required
Knowledge of fabrication with cut and sew
Computer proficient
Display outstanding sense of customer intimacy and product category
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Multifunctional with superb organizational skills

We offer:
A business casual work environment, FREE on-site gym, complimentary shuttle service from Secaucus train station and early departures Fridays.
Heath, Vision & Dental Benefits, Flex spending, Transit and 401K plan.

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