Assistant Merchandiser

About Marni

Established in 1994, Marni is renowned in the luxury fashion sector for its artistic, vibrant, and unconventional style. The brand continually pushes the boundaries of traditional fashion norms by embracing life, art, color, and individuality, encouraging a dynamic and culturally rich environment driven by passion and innovative thinking.

Role Overview

The Assistant Merchandiser will play a key role in supporting the growth of Marni's North American market by combining analytical skill sets with merchandising expertise. This position focuses on enhancing the full-price segment through strategic assortment planning, managing product lifecycles, and contributing to the financial success of the division.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive weekly sales analyses and monitor performance metrics.
• Identify emerging market trends and pinpoint growth opportunities.
• Handle assortment planning tools and data to inform business decisions.
• Facilitate data-driven strategies to optimize business operations.
• Support all phases of the buying process from initial concept through to execution.
• Maintain detailed documentation of assortments.
• Implement markdown tactics and provide reorder recommendations.
• Collaborate with teams in Digital, Marketing, and Visual Merchandising.
• Work closely with Retail teams to tailor store-specific strategies.
• Contribute to global merchandising projects and initiatives.
• Engage actively in market campaigns and promotional activities.
• Manage the processing and tracking of shipments and orders, ensuring timely deliveries to stores.
• Assist in developing buying strategies, line planning, and assortment construction.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in Retail Buying or Merchandising.
• Bachelor's degree completed.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel and Microsoft Office tools.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex data.
• Ability to work onsite in New York City office four days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Ready-To-Wear (RTW) category merchandise.
• Strategic thinker with a results-driven approach.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Passion and knowledge of luxury fashion trends.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with an innovative outlook.

Personal Attributes

• Fashion-forward creativity combined with analytical thinking.
• Proactive and effective problem-solving abilities.
• Capability to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong business insight and acumen.

Additional Information

The salary for this role ranges between $69,000 and $73,000 annually. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and provide valid proof of work eligibility as per federal immigration laws. This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Privacy policy details are provided upon request.