Merchant

Description

Who We Are

Founded in 2007, HOMAGE is an apparel company rooted in nostalgia and authenticity. We pay homage to iconic personalities, styles, and moments in sports, pop culture, music, and history. We view ourselves as storytellers, honoring heroes and traditions, our passions and beliefs, and the moments that uplift us and make us feel alive and connected. We create and curate comfortable apparel that sparks connection, tells stories, and empowers you to express yourself.

Our Mission

Paying homage to exceptional stories through legendary comfort.

Our Vision

Be a go-to brand for fans, on game day and every day.

Our Values

Compassion | Creativity | Collaboration | Authenticity | Accountability

Who are HOMAGE team members?

HOMAGE team members are as eclectic as the stories they tell. They are hardworking, dedicated, creative, and a little quirky with a lot of hustle. HOMAGE team members have a passion for what they do and love to work together to create an amazing product and experience for their customers.

What kind of benefits do HOMAGE team members receive?

• The opportunity to be a part of collaborative, fun team environment
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Life insurance paid 100% by HOMAGE with the opportunity to purchase additional coverage
• 401k with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account & Dependent Care 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career growth and development
• Paid Time Off & Floating Holidays
• Team Member discount on HOMAGE products

What will you do as a Merchant at HOMAGE?

We are currently seeking two Merchants to join our team with potential areas of focus in:

1. Leagues/Collegiate: Working directly with our League/Collegiate side of the business, must have a deep seeded enthusiasm for sports, both the rich history and current developments
2. Our Go-To's: HOMAGE Go To's are critical to the growth of HOMAGE branded products
3. Pop Culture: Working within our Pop Culture business, must have a love for TV, Movies, Video Games, Hobbies, Holidays and more!

A Merchant at HOMAGE specializes in storytelling and assortment curation to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a keen understanding of customers' culture, trends and the retail landscape, with the ability to strike the right balance between hot market chase and seasonal planning.  This individual will play a pivotal role in shaping our product strategy and driving the success of our business.

Assortment Curation:

• Curate a compelling and cohesive assortment of products that align with our brand identity and resonate with our target audience

• Develop engaging product narratives and merchandising strategies that evoke emotion and connect with customers on a deeper level.

• Stay informed about cultural trends, consumer behaviors and industry developments to inform assortment decisions.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and execute strategies for hot market chase and seasonal collections.

• Cultivate strong relationships with cross-functional teams to ensure product availability, competitive pricing strategies, and healthy margins.

• Analyze sales data and performance metrics to evaluate the effectiveness of merchandising strategies and identify opportunities for optimization.

• Collaborate with marketing, operations and ecommerce teams to execute merchandising strategies and campaigns effectively.

Merchandising Strategy

• Develop a comprehensive assortment architecture that balances speed to market with longer lead time commitments.  

• Conduct thorough market research, analyzing customer preferences and identifying emerging trends to inform assortment decisions.

• Continuously evaluate the performance of product assortments and make recommendations for adjustments.  This may involve assortment rationalization, SKU optimization and the introduction of new product categories to drive sales and profitability.

• Collaborate with planning teams to develop pricing strategies that balance competitive positioning with margin objectives.  This includes conducting pricing analysis, monitoring market trends and identifying pricing opportunities to maximize revenue and profitability.

• Stay informed about the competitive landscape to ensure our strategies remain relevant and competitive in the market.

General Duties

• Participates in company meetings/events/classes if necessary.

• Support departmental or cross-functional on projects when it is requested.

• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

What are we looking for in a Merchant?

• 5 years of proven experience in Merchandising

• Creative thinker with a passion for storytelling 

• Deep understanding of customer culture, trends and the retail landscape.

• Strong analytical skills with interpreting data and drawing actionable insights.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross functional teams.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

HOMAGE will make reasonable accommodations for team members for known physical or mental limitations unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

HOMAGE is an equal opportunity employer.

Candidates should have the legal right to work in the United States and should be willing to submit to a background check.

Are you ready to make HOMAGE a part of your story? Apply today!