Assistant Merchant

"At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome—both here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive."

L.L.Bean is currently seeking an Assistant Corporate Merchant to join our talented merchandising team in Freeport Maine. In this role you will support the footwear category and assist the team in achieving sales and margin goals as well as brand positioning and merchandise promotion. This work consists of supporting the assortment planning and implementation of corporate strategy.

If you have a passion for footwear and are a strong cross-functional partner skilled in communication, we want to talk with you This position is not just about what you already know; it's about your willingness to learn and grow. With a supportive team behind you, you'll have the opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills in the footwear industry.

Responsibilities:

Strategy

Provides support / participates as a learner:

Concept Ideation: Perform market research; assess the competition; bring forward new product ideasStrategic Planning: Participates in strategic planning discussions as a learner; provides inputMarket ResearchGather market data & create reports to support assessment of competition - preseason / in season (i.e., ratings & reviews; market basket)Compiles and maintains data in support of team.Planning & Analytics
Provides support / participates as a learner:Reviews & reports out on ratings & reviewsProvides input to the development of Division level concepts, items, and promotional strategiesProvides input to merchandising & selling the lineReview & provide input to in-season markdownsCore Work
Tools and systems managementMaintains & ensures data integrity for variety of systemsCommunicates changes to stakeholdersMay manage photo sample processFor assigned business areas - If Applicable :Responsible for the line planIdentify opportunities & risks through analyzing sales performance and gathering marketplace informationParticipates in review of sales, receipt flow, inventory & margin projections to maximize sales & minimize risksProvide support & coordination for the team and may manage subset of demand center (e.g. belts)Communicates to cross-department groupAdditional duties as assigned Health and Safety Requirement: Every employee is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner. Those in a leadership role are also expected to model safe behaviors, evaluate risk, and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels.

Skills and Qualifications:Degree in a related field preferredIntellectual curiosityAbility to think criticallyExcellent communication skillsExceptional organizational skills with extreme attention to detailAbility to prioritize multiple tasks while effectively meeting deadlinesWork efficiently without direct supervisionProficient with Microsoft Office Suite, ability to learn new technology quicklyTeam player with ability to work effectively and cross-functionally with diverse personalitiesMust be able to handle difficult situations in a calm, professional mannerCreative problem solving abilitiesFlexible in ever-changing, fast paced environment "If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you'd be great at this role, we'd love to learn more about you At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We strive to reflect this every day in our commitments to employees and partners and in our efforts to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability."

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