At Bath & Body Works, we believe everybody deserves to feel good. When you join us, you're part of more than an iconic fragrance and personal care brand — you become part of Gingham Nation, where people are at the center of everything we do.
We believe great associate experiences create great consumer experiences. When our associates feel supported, inspired and empowered, consumers feel it. Whether you're starting your career or building your next chapter, we invest in your growth so you can learn, lead and help create feel good moments every day.
The Assistant Merchant is responsible for supporting the development and management of International strategies to grow the business on a consistent, profitable basis for Bath and Body Works International. The Assistant merchant aids in the creation of these strategies and tactics based on a deep understanding of the international business, target customer and the competition. They will assist in the delivery of sales and profit growth by helping handle the commercialization of new product launches, analyzing consumer insights to support key brand priorities and/or initiatives and supporting in-store product launches.
- Works with Senior Merchant to develop clear strategies and tactics to drive volume, customer engagement and profit for the international business
- Actively analyze the business to provide significant insights into performance - assessing category and customer
- Collaborate with Senior Merchant, Design and Production on development of international product extensions (where applicable)
- Assist Senior Merchant on growth-driving brand strategy and planning, including sampling, internal associate education and training, competitive patterning, performance analysis and hind-sighting
- Assist the creation of internal presentations to executives and cross-functional teams, from concept brainstorming to drafting documents to preparing meeting materials
- Responsible for accurately coordinating new development projects, including process paperwork (e.g. Project Initiation Forms, Design Requests, Product Briefs for all products, sampling and gift sets), Costing Analysis and running communication flow to cross-functional team members
- Responsible for owning and ensuring the precision of in-season/core assortment roadmaps
- Collaborate with Commercialization Services to monitor timelines, anticipate / communicate issues and drive deliverable dates on time
- Analyze data in weekly business meetings to share result driving insights, customer feedback, and in-store merchandising opportunities
- Assist in meeting preparation, sample management, report evaluation and analysis.
- Assistant merchants are expected to share their POV and recommendations based on current results and category strategy
- Research the competition: understanding other retailer’s assortment, pricing, and promotional strategy
- Visit stores regularly to proactively solicit feedback from customers and sales associates
- Curiosity to move processes and workflows forward – drive efficiencies and speed to eliminate redundancies and enhance agility
- Seen as the category guide and "go to" person by their cross-functional partners
- 1-3 years of related work experience in brand development, merchandise buying and/or retail management
- An eye for business with analytical and retail math skills
- Demonstrate a passion for product and customer satisfaction
- Be a self-starter and work independently producing accurate work
- Ability to influence and lead through challenges, problem-solve and build a cohesive team
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional ability to enhance collaborative working relationships
- Exercises keen attention to detail in all aspects of work
- Able to multi-task and prioritize with pace and ability to handle the stress that comes with working in a change-agile work environment
- Systems and computer proficiency (Centric, and MS Office Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel)
Education
Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
- Drives Results
- Action Oriented
- Collaborates
- Decision Making
- Nimble Learning
Feeling good starts with you. We invest in benefits that support your well-being, growth and future, helping you thrive as a creator of feel good — every day. Benefits for eligible associates include:
- Robust medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
- No-cost mental health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- 401(k) with company match and Associate Stock Purchase Program with discount.
- Opportunity for paid time off, paid parental leave and access to family building benefits.
- Home, auto and pet insurance and a company-provided Care.com subscription.
- Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education.
- Enjoy complimentary products and a 40% merchandise discount so you can experience and share the brand you love.
- Visit bbwbenefits.com for more details.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Washington Fair Chance Act Guide
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
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