Bridal Merchandise Assistant

The Merchandise Assistant provides operational and administrative support to the buying function. The Merchandise Assistant will learn the operational side of the business, develop strong cross-functional partnerships and begin to gain the assortment planning skills crucial to progression within the buying field.

Essential Functions:

• Manage sample inventory and assist with merchant style outs, including supporting the senior team in sample procurement, review, selection and acting as point person for Marketing and Public Relations.
• Process and enter data for various business reports and marketing and ecommerce style descriptions.
• Review website and marketing materials to ensure accuracy.
• Manage the eCommerce category/subcategory sort.   
• Update and maintain style launch list and collaborate with Web Operations to ensure product launches timely and accurately on site.
• Communicate and follow-up with cross-functional partners as needed.
• Perform competitive research for assigned channels and retailers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.

Work Experience:

• 1 year of experience in retail environment preferred, but not required.

Skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Travel Requirements:

• Minimal Travel Required (1 - 2 times per year).