Merchandise Manager

Company: VCNY Home
Location: North Bergen
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description: Develop customer intimacy through regular store visits and competitive shopping; apply findings with Sales and Product Development team Develop and present an overall product assortment for each season Supervise product development process to ensure that the merchandise consistently appeals to the customer---s needs Responsible for all meetings and outcomes and make sure the team adheres to project deadlines Communicate with company management to recommend business opportunities and ways to increase sales and optimize profit Partner with Design and stay current on fashion and technology trends Bring customer and market perspective to the design and product development process Approve sketches, color prints, concepts with Design team Collaborate with design, product development, and sourcing staff to meet costing targets on all products developed seasonally Attend customer vendor meetings and will assist in presentations as needed to discuss trends, white space and competitor edge Minimum Skills Required: Bachelor---s Degree required 5 years in Home Textiles merchandising, bedding/bath/home d--cor product experience required Must have acute sense of customer intimacy and product category Strong written and verbal communication skills Strategic thinking and management skills Knowledge of fabrication with cut and sew Excellent multitasking and organizational skills Computer literate; knowledge of Design a plus Ability and willingness to travel to Europe and Asia 3-4 times per year, Domestic travel to customer as needed

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