Sr Merchant-Fashion Jewelry (Miami)

Sept. 20, 2010

Miami, FL

Confidential

Sr. Merchant - Jewelry

POSITION OBJECTIVE:

The Sr. Merchant is responsible for achieving sales, gross margin, and profit goals of a specific business through the selection, pricing and promotion of merchandise, and by utilizing appropriate merchandising and management techniques to maximize the companys return on inventory investment and space in stores.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct trend research and effectively communicate ideas, techniques to Design & Product Development

Create strong partnerships among cross functional areas including Planning, Design, Product Management, Marketing, Allocation, and Visual

Partner with Production and Product Management to achieve mark-up by setting target retails to meet financial goals and communicate to Design.

Work effectively with Operations to manage flow and timing of deliveries

Develop and execute seasonal merchandise plans and pricing strategies

Review the sales plan and makes merchandising decisions

Develop assortment plans that support the businesss goals and key item focus

Partner with production team to

Track and Communicate best and worst sellers

Select and identify product to be advertised in mailers

Manage, develop and educate direct reports. Provide guidance, mentoring/coaching and feedback on direct reports performance

QUALIFICATIONS:

5 + years of experience as a Merchant for a progressive national specialty fashion jewelry brand or retailer

BA/BS degree in related field from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of experience and education

Excellent analytical skills

Excellent planning and organizational skills

Ability to run and manage the open to buy

Ability to work with and interpret numbers and have a thorough knowledge of inventory/open to buy

Superior negotiation skills

Strong presentation skills