About PHOENIX
PHOENIX Retail, LLC is a retail platform operating the Express and Bonobos brands worldwide. Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions. Bonobos is a menswear brand known for being pioneers of exceptional fit and a personalized, innovative retail model. Customers can experience our brands in over 400 Express retail and Express Factory Outlet stores, 50 Bonobos Guideshops, and online at www.express.com and www.bonobos.com.
About Express
Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to creating confidence and inspiring self-expression. Since its launch in 1980, the brand has embraced a design philosophy rooted in modern, confident and effortless style. Whether dressing for work, everyday or special occasions, Express ensures you look and feel your best, wherever life takes you.
The Company operates over 400 retail and outlet stores in the United States and Puerto Rico, the express.com online store and the Express mobile app.
ResponsibilitiesThe Market Merchant (Buyer) is responsible to develop a product assortment strategy and line plan for a product category that supports the brand objectives and delivers sales and profit targets. The Market Merchant (Buyer) works in collaboration with all cross-functional partners to deliver departmental plans and achieve financial goals of the division and the company. The Market Merchant (Buyer) understands components of building a successful business based on sales, history, and market trends. In season, they have the ability to generate and analyze financial reporting identifying upside opportunity as well as potential sales risk, and make recommendations on how to increase sales and reduce markdowns delivering both top and bottom line growth in the product category. Additionally, the Market Merchant (Buyer) balances knowledge of market trends with inventory management and product delivery in the determination of purchase quantities, sizes, color, assortment, samples, etc.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Dedicated focus on market and external brand buysAccountable for delivering assortments for key product trends and strategiesResponsible for cross-functional alignment including: Merchandising, Production and Sourcing, Planning, Ecommerce, Creative, StylingStrong partnerships with the Ecommerce and Creative functions to effectively bring assortments to market. Help guide content strategyOwnership of market related projects and meetings- ensuring the Ecommerce activations and strategies align with product concepts and business goalsBuild special product collections and strategies with the Merchandising and Ecommerce TeamsIntense involvement in competitive and trend patterning. Identify key trendsManage read and react strategies, including testingProvide the Customer and assortment with a "one-eye" point of view that works within the complete Brand visionAssist in identifying white space in the business and fill it with volume driving ideasExposure to multiple vendors/external partnersLeverage vendor relationships to inform future strategies
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree or related experience, preferably in retail or fashion merchandising6+ years Buying experiencePast experience working on or closely with market vendorsAbility to connect the dots between multiple workstreams and cross functional teamsAbility to understand the big picture and prioritizeStrong presentation and communication skills. Ability to present to multiple levels of the company and be a strong representative externally with vendorsFlex influence and communication style across a broad range of functionsStrong negotiation and influencing skillsSelf-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reportingStrategic ability to create a strategy surrounding a specific opportunity. Build creative solutions and plans that meet objectives and maximize impactProficient computer skills (Google, Excel, PowerPoint) Willing and able to travel for internal and external meetings as part of the role
CRITICAL SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES
Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a teamAbility to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environmentSelf-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reportingDeals comfortably with ambiguity; self-managePay Range $82,500 - $134,900 Closing
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An equal opportunity employer, PHOENIX 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. PHOENIX only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States. PHOENIX is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation to search and apply for a job position due to a disability, please call 1-800-964-9793 and say 'Associate Relations' or send an e-mail to AssociateRelations@Express.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Notification to Agencies: Please note that PHOENIX 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, PHOENIX will not consider or approve payment to any third-parties for hires made.
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