Llbean
Retail Assistant Merchant
Freeport, ME
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 21 days ago
Inventory ManagementResearchLeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingOrganizational 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.
- L.L.Bean is seeking two Assistant Retail Merchants to join our Merchandising team, supporting the Home & Travel and Equipment & Hunt/Fish categories.
- This role requires relocation to Maine and a four‑day, in‑office schedule at our Freeport headquarters.
Responsibilities
- Provides support / participates as a learner:
- Concept Ideation: Perform market research
- Gather market data & create reports to support assessment of competition - preseason / in season (i.e., ratings & reviews
- Compiles and maintains data in support of team.
- Concept Ideation: Perform market research; assess the competition; bring forward new product ideas
- Gather market data & create reports to support assessment of competition - preseason / in season (i.e., ratings & reviews; market basket)
- Maintains & ensures data integrity for variety of systems
- Provide support & coordination for the team and may manage subset of demand center (e.g. belts)
Requirements
- 2 year Associates degree required
- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks while effectively meeting deadlines
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, experience with database utilization
- Team player with ability to work effectively with diverse personalities
- Must be able to handle difficult situations in a calm, professional manner
- Additional responsibilities include managing all required systems work and maintaining continuous communication with internal and external partners.
- Prioritizes own work with some assistance
- Receives regular direction from supervisor
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Exceptional organizational skills with extreme attention to detail
- Work efficiently without direct supervision
- Creative problem solving abilities
- Flexible in ever-changing, fast paced environment
Nice to have
- Merchandise and institutional process knowledge preferred
Skills
- Reviews & reports out on ratings & reviews
- Provides input to the development of Division level concepts, items, and promotional strategies
- Provides input to merchandising & selling the line
- Review & provide input to in-season markdowns
- Communicates changes to stakeholders
- May manage photo sample process
Benefits
- 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.
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