Associate Merchant - Men's

Our Story Simply put, we make great jeans and all the cool stuff you wear with them. And, beyond our devotion to premium denim, we believe in putting people and planet first in everything we do from our commitment to sustainable production to our focus on broadening opportunity and building belonging. Whether you’re taking the first step in your career or are looking for an exciting new opportunity, we have a wide array of challenging and creative roles for you. We foster a collaborative, community-driven and innovative environment in our stores, home office, and distribution and call centers. Want in? Our dedication to Diversity, Equity, Belonging & Sustainability has been celebrated with industry recognition, reflecting our commitment to fostering an inclusive and sustainable workplace. The Role Purpose: An Associate Merchant is responsible for helping to manage the execution of seasonal assortments, acting as point person for cross-functional business partners in production, marketing, design, allocation, and planning. They help to drive strategy for the categories they are managing. Build an on-trend Omni assortment with channel-specific strategies in mind  Initiate market/competitor analysis and always be on top of industry trends Communicate changes to all cross-functional partners - planning, production, design and wholesale  Participate in store visits   Prepare and analyze Omni selling recaps to drive your business. Make recommendations on how to optimize current sales and affect future plans  Partner with planning in pre-season to plan and buy your department based on comprehensive analysis of the business – last year results, current business, etc   Participate in inventory management and control with planning and distribution teams  Participate with pricing and profit strategies – make promotional and markdown suggestions to drive profitable gross margin results   Review new receipts against business trend to maximize sales and stock  Qualifications: 3 years’ Merchandising experience Proficient in Excel Demonstrated analytical and business skills Strong presentation skills We welcome you to apply, even if you don't check all the boxes. Our passion is scouting life-long learners who are driven by curiosity, and who feel connected to our brands and share our desire to make an impact. We’re always seeking bright new talent who leverage their unique experiences to discover, grow and evolve with our teams. Benefits Perks Health & Well-being - Eligible associates and family members receive medical, dental, prescription and vision insurance, family planning (fertility, adoption & surrogacy support), fitness discounts, medical travel and more. Associate Discount - We love our products just as much as you do! That’s why we offer a great associate discount across all of our brands (J.Crew, J.Crew Factory, and Madewell). Flex Fridays - In addition to our hybrid work model, we also close our office at 1:00 PM every Friday year-round. Community Impact - We support the communities where we live and work through our philanthropic efforts and the J.Crew Cares Program. Winter Break - In addition to our PTO package, J.Crew Group offers a winter break at the end of December to eligible full-time associates at the Home Office to provide time to refresh and recharge. Note: Availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Salary Range: $64,200.00 - $77,000.00 At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company’s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks. One of our core focuses here at JCG is creating a community and culture that builds belonging. We are deeply committed to our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts, and we warmly welcome job applicants of all backgrounds. JCG is proud to affirmatively provide equal opportunity to all associates and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin or citizenship, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, legally protected physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other basis protected under applicable law. COME JOIN THE TEAM! Whether you’re taking the first step in your career or are a professional looking for an exciting new opportunity, we offer a wide array of challenging and creative roles. We foster a collaborative, community-driven and innovative environment in our stores, home offices, and distribution and call centers. Want in? Learn More Our workplace should be a safe haven, where you flourish and succeed both as an individual and teammate. Discrimination, harassment and intimidation have no place in our offices, stores, or contact and distribution centers. We will not tolerate it in any form, and furthermore, it is illegal. This applies not only to our associates but also to vendors and customers. We explicitly prohibit discrimination based on the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identification and expression, legally protected physical or mental disability, genetic information (including characteristics, testing and refusing to submit to a test), veteran status or any other basis protected under applicable federal, state or local law. Any behavior or acts that violate this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. Enter your email address to tell us about yourself. We will keep you informed about job opportunities and events that match your interests.

Salary : $64,200 - $77,000