Assistant Merchant of Women's Bottoms

Company Description

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced office environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.

Job Description

We are seeking an Assistant Merchant to support the development & execution of Vuori’s product assortment. This individual will be responsible for assisting in the execution of the brand product strategy and helping to support new growth opportunities in Women’s Bottoms. We are looking for someone who is passionate about the performance apparel space, Vuori’s mission and will embody the brand’s values.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide day to day merchandising support.
• Gain an understanding of the business in partnership with the merchandising & planning team.
• Support the merchandising strategy by pulling applicable historical and current data.
• Collect and organize competitive marketplace information.
• Conduct surveys and focus groups to gain a better understanding of the Vuori customer.
• Assist in the development of comprehensive assortment strategies across ecomm, store and wholesale channels.
• Learn the fundamentals of editing a line and develop a point of view.
• Manage line plan, product messaging, and product knowledge tools.
• Assist with key meeting preparation, including but not limited to sample management, deck preparation, etc.
• Manage tools and flow of information for wholesale catalog creation process in partnership with merchandising and marketing.
• Responsible for PLM system updates and general assortment updates for all tools.
• Act as cross departmental liaison, creating a consistent flow of communication throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 1-2 year product management or merchandising experience.
• Performance apparel experience preferred.
• Must be organized, attentive to detail, and able to multi-task.
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Understanding of retail math.
• Proficient in Microsoft (Excel) and Adobe Suite (Illustrator).
• Ability to travel domestically when necessary.
• Must live in the San Diego area or be willing to relocate.

Additional Information

Pay Range: From $65,000 - $75,000 annually

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount
• 401(k)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.