Overview

Veronica Beard is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Assistant Merchant to support the execution of merchandising strategies and business objectives for RTW Soft Wovens (Tops, Dresses, and Skirts). This individual will partner closely with the RTW Senior Merchant to help drive department goals and support the continued growth of Veronica Beard’s global RTW business.

Responsibilities

Maintain line sheets and track style counts throughout all stages of development
Maintain product attributes across systems on a seasonal basis
Update weekly selling reports and analyze business performance to highlight key takeaways and top sellers
Support month-end and quarter-end reporting, including selling decks and attribute deep dives
Assist with sample organization and management pre-market, during market, and post-market, working closely with Production and Product Development to request and track samples in a timely manner
Partner with Creative teams to ensure samples are available for e-comm and marketing needs
Support JOOR photoshoots and showroom setup, ensuring readiness for market and presentations
Support Senior Merchant in seasonal assortment building and DTC buying process during Market
Communicate updates and changes to the line across cross-functional teams
Act as a liaison between Design, Sales, Buying, and Production teams to support alignment
Develop and maintain Product Knowledge Guides for Sales, E-comm, and Store teams
Stay informed on market trends and competitive landscape to help identify opportunities
Build strong cross-functional relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment

Requirements

1–2 years of merchandising and/or buying experience
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and support business insights
Proficiency Excel and PowerPoint (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, reporting, and presentation building)
Solid financial acumen, understanding of retail math and key KPIs (sell-through, WOS, inventory, etc.)
Strong understanding of market trends and competitive landscape, with a passion for product
Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build and maintain reporting to identify risks, opportunities, and key business drivers
Proactive and eager to learn, with a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative team player who works well cross-functionally while also taking ownership of individual responsibilities

The hourly rate for this role is between $24.00 and $25.00. The relevant hourly rate will vary depending on wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training, degrees, and certifications. The hourly rate is just one component of our total compensation offerings, which consist of a comprehensive benefits package as well as a short-term incentive program, clothing allowance, and merchandise discounts.

At Veronica Beard, we are committed to creating and maintaining a workplace where every single employee can thrive and feel valued. As a company, we firmly believe that there is strength in diversity. We seek to recruit talent from a variety of perspectives and backgrounds and are actively seeking candidates with a dedication to advancing equity, inclusion, and racial and social justice in their work.

Veronica Beard is committed to an environment of mutual respect and is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. No employee or applicant is discriminated against because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.