**General Purpose** : Responsible for developing assortment strategy for designated product category in order to drive sales growth. Communicate and execute Merchandising strategies partnering with cross-functional teams. **Key Accountabilities:** **Business Reporting and Analysis** - Closely monitor sales trends, underline key insights and communicate findings through regular reporting (monthly, quarterly) and ad-hoc business reviews. - Drive Market Intelligence (competitive research) to provide regional teams and NY Central counterparts with key local insights. - Identify and communicate new product development opportunities through deep knowledge of product category performance and market environment. - Participate in defining and implementing local pricing strategy. **Assortment Planning** - Responsible for developing new product assortment strategy to drive category sales growth and maximize inventory efficiency targets. - Lead yearly and/or ad-hoc assortment reviews to maximize existing products’ sales productivity. - Coordinate and amplify communication on new product launches, partnering with cross-functional teams and efficiently communicating to stores. - Participate in developing new store assortments. **Channel Management** - Drive implementation of local Merchandising strategy, closely communicating with cross-functional regional teams as well as NY Central counterparts (Management teams, PR/Marketing, CVM, Retail team). - Provide daily support to entire store network (~60) by responding to all Product/Stock inquiries through the inquiry system, via email and telephone on a daily basis. - Communicate regional trends and issues with Central Category Management and Replenishment teams. **In-store Presentation** - Partner with local CVM team to drive floorplan productivity review and other merchandising projects. - Conduct regular market visits and provide in-store support for new store openings. **Qualifications/Primary Job Requirements:** Required Qualifications/Primary Job Requirements: + Bachelor degree + Self-motivation & pro-activeness with a strong drive for achievement + Strong analytical skills and business acumen + Good communication and interpersonal skills + Affinity for Jewelry & Watches. + English skill is required in both oral and writing + Proficient in computer skills: email/Outlook, Microsoft Excel & Word + Strong planning, organization and time-management skills + 3+ years of business experience + Accurate and attentive to details Preferred Qualifications/Primary Job Requirements: + Proficient in database software experience + Previous merchandising experience + Be creative, pro-active, and always open to change **Job Identification** : 61638 **Job Category:** : Merchandising **Assignment Category** : Regular Full-time **Remote Positions** : Flexible **Professional Experience** : Minimum 5 Years Equal Opportunity Employer