Assistant Merchant

Overview:
About Express, Inc.

Express, Inc. is a multi-brand fashion retailer whose portfolio includes Express, Bonobos and UpWest. The Company operates an omnichannel platform as well as physical and online stores. Grounded in a belief that style, quality and value should all be found in one place, Express is a brand with a purpose - We Create Confidence. We Inspire Self-Expression. - powered by a styling community. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for exceptional fit and an innovative retail model. UpWest is an apparel, accessories and home goods brand with a purpose to Provide Comfort for People & Planet.

 

The Company has over 530 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the (url removed) online store and the Express mobile app; over 60 Bonobos Guideshop locations and the (url removed) online store; and 13 UpWest retail stores and the (url removed) online store. Express, Inc. is traded on the NYSE under the symbol EXPR. For more information about our Company, please visit and for more information about our brands, please visit , or .

Responsibilities:
The Assistant Merchant supports the Merchant/Senior Merchant in achieving or succeeding financial metrics both seasonally and annually, as well as partner with all cross-functional partners to execute assortment strategies efficiently and accurately.. This includes maintaining operational functions such as placeholder creation, style updates, on-order management, visual line lists, and managing samples, as well as prepping for all meetings, including product launches, selling meetings, GTM milestone meetings, and marketing pass-offs. In addition, the Assistant Merchant has an understanding of the EXPRESS customer, and contributes to product discussions by recognizing and translating market trends in conjunction with current selling.  

 

Maintain daily operational functions and data integrity including order management, sample organization, meeting prep, and all associated spreadsheets.

Proficient in all systems including RMS, S5 and Microsoft Office Applications

Establish and build strong cross-functional relationships including Production & Sourcing, Tech, Design, Planning & Allocation, eCommerce, Visual, and Marketing

Analyze data and turn into insights

Be the expert in competitive patterning in-store with customers: understanding other retailer’s assortment, pricing and promotional strategy in comparison to EXPRESS

Understand brand positioning, trends and target customer to aid in the selection of product that is commercially viable

Financial understanding and utilization of basic retail math to help analyze the department’s business on a day-to-day basis

Proficient in all systems, including RMS, S5, and Microsoft Office Applications,  and makes necessary updates accurately and timely

 

To learn more about the Merchandising team, listen to our  with Jacquie Susie, Vice President of Merchandising and consider joining our Express community.

 

 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Bachelor's Degree preferably in business, retail merchandising, or fashion merchandising

Years of Experience: 1 - 3 years of related work experience in Retail

Must be accurate, proactive, display a sense of urgency, and be able to anticipate next

Acute fashion sense with proven talent to envision and interpret fashion trends

Ability to manage through conflict and problem-solve

Exceptional ability to bridge and enhance cooperative working relationships

Strong organizational skills

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Strong communication, presentation, and negotiating skills

Strong analytical skills

Systems and computer savvy, including Microsoft Office Applications

 

Early Entry

Closing:
An equal opportunity employer, Express, Inc. does not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or any other terms and conditions of employment hiring on the basis of any federal, state, or locally protected characteristic. Express, Inc. only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. Express, Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a listed job position, please call (phone number removed) and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to  and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

 

Notification to Agencies: Please note that Express, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes or calls from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Master Service Agreement and approval from HR to submit resumes for a specific requisition, Express, Inc. will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.

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