Merchandiser
$90k - $100k USD
Company Overview
Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and with a brand portfolio of over 40 Brands domestically and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.
SUMMARY
Manage the development and execution of fashion products for Perry Ellis Accessories and brands under it’s portfolio, in accordance with agreed upon design, pricing and brand strategy.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Follow a design calendar and development process to ensure timely completion.
- Manage and execute product development in private label and golf brands under Perry Ellis umbrella, from concept to material selections and cost engineering
- Executes merchandising strategies and seasonal line plans to build profitable assortments that will meet internal margin goals.
- Understand target customer….shop retail stores to provide competitive analysis to enhance brand strategies and opportunities for private label and golf brands.
- Analyze retail sales with planning and design team to identify opportunities in private brands
- Interface with all functional areas of the business (design, sales, sourcing, marketing) to maintain common vision for the brand and bring compelling product to market
- Communicate daily with overseas factories
- Create Line sheets and other customer facing presentations with the use of google apps, adobe, or conceptboard.
SKILLS:
- Knowledge of product development process
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and multitask
- Strong analytical and decision making skills
- Strong Organizational skills
- Ability to interact with varying personalities
- Must have ability to present a professional and informative product and trend assortment to those both inside and outside the organization
- Proficient in MS Office and Google
- Knowledge of retail math, LDP,DDP, FOB terms
- Adobe software experience a plus
- PLM experience a Plus
- Experience in leathergoods a plus
Salary offered will be commensurate with experience. For this New York based position, the expected base salary is $90,000 - $100,000.
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Perry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the company's commitment to equal employment opportunities.
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