Llbean
Corporate Merchant, Men's Apparel
Freeport, ME
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
Product ManagementExcelInventory ManagementLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office
About the role
- We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive.
- In this role you will be responsible for delivering sales, margin, and profitability targets through effective merchandising, assortment planning, and category management.
- Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrates confident presence and builds trusted, collaborative partnerships across cross-functional teams and all levels
- Communicates clearly to align partners, share insights, and drive business priorities
- Drive in-season business performance through analysis of sales, margin, inventory productivity, and sell-through trends, identifying opportunities to maximize results
- Develop and execute pricing, promotional, and markdown strategies to optimize product lifecycle performance and profitability
- Build, develop, and manage a profitable and customer-relevant assortment that supports brand positioning and achieves financial targets
- Collaborate with Channel Partners to deliver a compelling and cohesive shopping experience across web, retail, and catalog channels
- Lead clear and timely communication of assortment strategies, product updates, and business priorities across cross-functional stakeholders
- Deliver milestone presentations to executive leadership outlining merchandising strategies, seasonal assortment direction, and key business opportunities
- Influence cross-functional partners through strategic recommendations, business storytelling, and data-driven insights
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- 5+ years relevant experience required
- Highly analytical with expertise in category performance, market trends, and competitive analysis
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects and thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments
- Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal oversight and exercise sound judgment
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present insights clearly
- L.L.Bean is seeking a Corporate Merchant, Men's Apparel to join our Merchandising team located in Freeport, Maine. ***Relocation to Maine and 4 days in office required.
- BA/BS required
- Strong merchandising and institutional process knowledge, including assortment, pricing, and margin strategy development
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and business systems management
- Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and deadline management
- Collaborative team player who works effectively with diverse personalities and cross-functional teams
Benefits
- Operates effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments as a flexible, solutions-oriented partner
- Partner cross-functionally with Inventory Management, Planning, and Allocation teams to optimize inventory flow, forecasts, in-stock levels, and seasonal product strategies
- Participate in strategic planning discussions and develop the vision and Apparel merchandising strategy
- Health and Safety Requirement: Every employee is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace.
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