About Perry Ellis International
Perry Ellis International, Inc. is a leading designer, distributor and licensor of a broad line of high quality men's and women's apparel, accessories and fragrances. The company's collection of dress and casual shirts, golf sportswear, sweaters, dress pants, casual pants and shorts, jeans wear, active wear, dresses and men's and women's swimwear is available through all major levels of retail distribution. The company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns a portfolio of nationally and internationally recognized brands, including: Perry Ellis®, An 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. Additional information on the company is available at www.pery.com.
We are currently looking for an Assistant Merchandiser to join our team in New York, NY!
SUMMARY
Assist in managing the development and execution of fashion products in accordance with agreed upon design, pricing and brand strategy for Perry Ellis sportswear.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Collaborate with Merchandiser in maintaining design calendar and development process to ensure timely completion.
Participates in merchandising strategies and seasonal line plans to build profitable assortments that will meet internal margin goals.
Assist in the creation of seasonal hindsight to analyze business and provide learning to cross-functional teams to help identify opportunities
Assist Merchandiser in creating seasonal sku plans
Works closely with Merchandiser and VP of Merchandising as well as design to monitor assortments and maintain consistent brand image
Actively research the competition to identify key items, trends and propose pricing strategies
Interface with all functional areas of the business (design, sales, sourcing, marketing) to maintain successful workflow
Learn to analyze retail sales with planning and design team to identify opportunities
Create market tools
Follow up with marketing on all brand related projects
Keep past, current and upcoming seasons assortment and pricing sheets updated
Upload LDPs into costing system
Coordinate meetings dates and times
Order, check in and distribute samples
Assist in reviewing samples with Design and Product Development to ensure products meet quality requirements and target margin
Support the Merchandiser in all phases of product development and merchandising strategy
SKILLS
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Proficient in Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Slides. etc.)
Knowledge of retail math
Detail oriented
Organizational skills required
Strong follow-up skills required
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor’s Degree
Merchandising or related experience is preferred (1-2 years)
Legal Disclaimer:
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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