Sr Merchant - MICHELE
TX - Corporate
Corporate
Merchandising
Who We Are
At Fossil, we dare to dream, disrupt, and deliver in a better way. Our goal is simple - bring innovation, style, and connectivity to an industry ripe for change. Fossil is on a mission to revamp the way fashion accessories are done. We are committed to creating great watches, jewelry, handbags, small leather goods and wearables by investing in technology and long-term value creation. With our diverse portfolio of proprietary and licensed brands, along with department stores, specialty stores, eCommerce websites, and company-owned and operated retail stores, we are building a leading fashion- and tech-forward accessories company. Are you in?
Make an Impact
The MICHELE Merchandising team is looking for a passionate Buyer/Product Merchant for the Watch category who will be responsible for identifying business opportunities through assortment analysis, market research, analyzing sales performance, competition, and trends. This Merchandiser will have the opportunity to work within a fast-paced environment and partner with many teams throughout the business, including Design, Product Development, Marketing, Planning, Visual Merchandising, and more.
Major responsibilities include:
Own and manage merchandising responsibilities for specific product categories within the Watch division
Drive strategic assortment decisions to maximize sales, deliver on KPIs, and bolster brand equity
Understand the DNA building of the brand to develop seasonal stories that support strategic positioning
Track and analyze sales, trends, and shifts in business
Develop monthly, quarterly, and seasonal hindsights to inform seasonal assortment strategy
Work with Design team on development of line, providing guidance on seasonal trends, attend Line in Preview meetings and update necessary changes in assortment sheets
Partner with Product Development to ensure product category meets IMU targets, cost negotiations and calendar timelines
Ensure planning teams are supporting key initiatives for the brands
Work closely with regional teams to maximize business opportunities through key assortment strategies, product launches, sales trends and implementing marketing strategies. Ensure distribution strategy is cohesive with the brand direction
Partner with teams throughout the business to develop and support assortment architectures to achieve financial, brand and distribution targets
Present and train brand seasonal stories and marketing stories to sales teams, internal teams and retail accounts
Work within PLM to include line plans and necessary product updates
Your Skills
5+ years’ established experience with a background in merchandising, buying, planning or brand management
4 year degree in related field is preferred
Proven ability to network and quickly build strong relationships with cross-functional teams
Understanding of key business metrics and data and how they connect to design
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Strong influencing and negotiation skills
Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint
Proficient in retail math
A love for fashion and genuine enthusiasm for accessories is a must!
The Perks
Benefits are dependent on working hours, position and may vary by location, but here are some of the benefits you may enjoy:
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans
• Retirement Savings Plan + Company Matching
• Paid Time Off and Volunteer Time Off
Accommodations Statement
At Fossil, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity Employer dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in all employment practices without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including breast feeding and related medical conditions), gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability or any other legally protected status. Anyone requiring special accommodations to our normal application process please email applicationaccommodation@fossil.com and we will assist you.
Brand Name
MICHELE