Assistant Merchandiser

At Jockey, caring is our responsibility. It's the fabric of who we are and drives everything we do. It drives us to listen, innovate and improve. To design thoughtfully. To craft skillfully. To give back wholeheartedly. Founded in 1876, Jockey is a family-owned company recognized the world over for delivering feel-good comfort. Our premium apparel is sold in more than 140 countries and our commitment to quality, innovation and customer service is legendary.

We believe that extraordinary service comes from the heart and is delivered by extraordinary individuals! Is that you?

Jockey is seeking an Assistant Merchandiser to join our Merchandising team!

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Merchandiser is responsible for assisting in the creation of brand assortments in the apparel product lines.

This position is located at our corporate headquarters in Kenosha, WI (between Chicago, IL and Milwaukee, WI area).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Support identification of product opportunities and build consumer-right assortments based on data, trend, consumer insights, and the competitive landscape.
• Understand and execute product strategies that meet business unit's target sales and profitability goals.
• Act as an expert on competitive landscape for assigned categories, which includes analyzing sales data, trends, competitive market insights, and consumer insights for key takeaways.
• Understand consumer target and identify white space and opportunities.
• Support manager in communicating with cross-functional product teams (including design, product development and product marketing) in executing product that delivers on consumer need and is commercially viable.
• Support manager to cascade the product strategies and opportunities and work strategically to execute with cross-functional business partners including marketing, direct to consumer, sales, and planning.
• Ownership of sales samples and product catalogs, ensuring sales tools are effective in supporting go-to-market needs.
• Conduct marketing and competitive projects to support product positioning strategies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 1-2 years of experience in merchandising or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in merchandising, marketing or related field.
• Must be results-oriented with a customer focus.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical, strategic, collaboration, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated passion for products with a solid business acumen.
• Ability to manage priorities, goals, and objectives while acting with a sense of urgency.
• Understanding of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Tableau and PLM software knowledge a plus.

In return for your expertise, JOCKEY offers a competitive and comprehensive flexible benefits package which includes Medical/Dental/Life/Vision, 401(k), educational support, paid Volunteerism program, fitness club discounts, onsite health & wellness programs, generous employee discounts, a business casual work environment, a challenging work environment and exciting career growth opportunities!