Location
Carlsbad, CA | United States
Job description
Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced office environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.
Job Description
We are seeking a Merchant of Men’s Tops to manage the development & execution of the seasonal assortment. This individual will be responsible for executing the brand product strategy and helping to establish the Men’s Layering assortment, identifying new growth opportunities across all seasonal product classifications. To be effective in this role, the individual must be an experienced merchant who’s passionate about the performance apparel space, Vuori’s mission and embody the brand’s values.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop comprehensive assortment strategies across E-comm, Store, Wholesale and International channels to deliver high growth expectations
- Maintain an understanding of the competitive landscape and impart key insights into line development
- Build seasonal & annual line plan for all Men’s Tops/ Layering categories
- With support of senior merchandiser, support in broader Men’s growth strategy
- Partner with Planning team on seasonal investment strategy and monthly buy process
- Create and manage all seasonal assortment tools for Layering
- Support the buying and development product calendar for all channels
- Partner with planning on in-season product performance and build data driven action plan based on results
- Uphold brand price positioning and manage the pricing strategy for Layering
- Build seasonal Product Messaging plan in support of Marketing’s seasonal editorial calendar, providing guidance on key seasonal product stories and commercialization plan
- Build seasonal Product Knowledge info for stores and website
- Act as cross departmental liaison, creating a consistent flow of communication throughout the organization
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 2-4 years Merchandising experience
- Activewear experience preferred
- Strong eye for trend right product that aligns with the brand aesthetic
- Experience delivering high growth at the brand or category level
- Ability to travel domestically
- Strong communication & collaboration skills
- Experience using Excel, Adobe Illustrator and PLM is a plus
Additional Information
Pay Range: $90,000-105,000/yr
Benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Discount
- 401(k)
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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