Merchandising Assistant, Maje - New York, NY
SMCP is a prominent global leader in the luxury fashion market, celebrated for its Parisian Chic ready-to-wear and accessories collections. The Merchandising Assistant supports the execution of seasonal merchandising strategies through detailed reporting, analytical insights, and cross-functional collaboration, playing a key part in driving business performance while maintaining alignment with the Maje brand vision.
Responsibilities
- Generate and maintain daily, weekly, and seasonal reporting to support merchandising strategies and business performance
- Analyze sales performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to inform decision-making
- Prepare recaps and insights for key milestones including Hindsight, Business Reviews, and seasonal hindsight analyses
- Support store visit preparation by compiling regional performance, best sellers, and actionable insights; complete post-visit recaps
- Assist in building and maintaining product assortments, line sheets, and product knowledge tools for internal teams and external partners
- Support pricing, promotions, and markdown execution, ensuring accuracy across all systems
- Maintain and update product databases, including attributes, pricing, and categorizations
- Process purchase orders, track deliveries, and partner with operations to resolve discrepancies or delays
- Contribute to competitive pricing analysis and market benchmarking each season
- Partner closely with Planning & Allocation to support the full product lifecycle
- Collaborate with Marketing and PR on product selections for gifting and activations
- Assist in coordinating product training materials and sessions to ensure retail teams are aligned on seasonal collections and key trends
- Build strong relationships with global and local teams, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing environment
Skills
- Bachelor's degree required; focus in Merchandising, Fashion, or Business preferred
- 0–2 years of experience in merchandising, buying, or a related field
- Strong understanding of the Maje brand identity and customer
- Highly analytical with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP; advanced skills a plus)
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and efficiency
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact across all levels
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a collaborative, team-first attitude
Benefits
- Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Generous shopping discount
- Generous PTO Bank
- 12 corporate holidays with early dismissals the day before the holiday.
- 401K Savings Plan
- Culture of Engagement
- Career Growth Opportunities
- Flexible hybrid work schedule
- 4 completely remote workweeks per year.
Company Overview
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