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Digital Associate Merchant, Casual and Fine China
Hours | Full-time |
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Location | New York, NY New York, New York |
About this job
Job Overview:
The Digital Associate Merchant is responsible for supporting sales, margin, turn and growth for total company across both channels for a defined area within the Digital Merchant's total area of responsibility, in partnership with the Digital Merchant and Omni Buyer/Omni Associate Buyer by influencing online assortment selection to drive digital demand.
Essential Functions:
For a defined are within the Digital Merchant's total area of responsibility:
- Devise and recommend digital strategies at the Omni Buyer level (department, class and/or vendor)
- Develop plan for digital demand and forecast for the Omni rolling forecast in partnership with Omni Buyer
- Partner with Digital Merchant and Site Merchandising to develop site strategy and execution plan
- Develop pre-season pricing strategy specific to online
- Lead assortment planning process for online sales, and partner with Omni Buyer to make in-season adjustments that drive sales
- Own and manage strategy for in-season changes to online pricing and ensure alignment with Omni Associate Buyer and/or Omni Buyer and Pricing
- Partner with Marketing and Omni Buyer for pre-season strategies (ie: online events, promotion), affiliate marketing, and in-season marketing campaigns
- Perform competitive analysis and recommend action
- Serve as key partner, adviser and influencer to Omni Buyer
- Support Digital merchant as requested in total area of responsibility
- Train and develops direct reports
- Develop self - attend ongoing professional development and training. Stay current on management best practices
- Coach and mentor Digital Assistant Merchant
Qualifications:
Education/Experience
Bachelor's Degree
Communication Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Mathematical Skills
- Strong analytical and retail math skills
Reasoning Ability
- Strong understanding of online retail including assortment planning, product features, benefits, site merchandising and pricing strategies
Physical Demands
- This position involves regular walking, standing, hearing, and talking. May occasionally have to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Involves close vision, color vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
Other Skills
- Strong leadership profile and excellent negotiation skills
This job description is not all inclusive. Macy's Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.