Merchandiser

About Perry Ellis International
Perry Ellis International, Inc. is a leading designer, distributor and licensor of a broad line of high quality men's and women's apparel, accessories and fragrances. The company's collection of dress and casual shirts, golf sportswear, sweaters, dress pants, casual pants and shorts, jeans wear, active wear, dresses and men's and women's swimwear is available through all major levels of retail distribution. The company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns a portfolio of nationally and internationally recognized brands, including: Perry Ellis®, An Original Penguin by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR® and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel. Additional information on the company is available at www.pery.com.

SUMMARY

Manage the development and execution of fashion products for Original Penguin Activewear in accordance with agreed upon design, pricing and brand strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Oversee and maintain the design calendar and development process to ensure timely completion.
• Executes merchandising strategies and seasonal line plans to build profitable assortments that will meet internal margin goals.
• Manages national marketing strategies to finalize pricing and margins with sales, planning, sourcing and management
• Understand target customer….shop retail stores to provide competitive analysis to enhance brand strategies and opportunities
• Research in conjunction with design new fabrics and concepts and communicate market trends to identify new business opportunities
• Analyze retail sales with planning and design team to identify opportunities
• Strong presentation skills, confidence presenting to a large audience
• Support sales staff in all design related needs
• Work with marketing department to ensure brand image is consistent
• Attend market appointments with accounts to present brand strategy and designs
• Interface with all functional areas of the business (design, sales, sourcing, marketing) to maintain common vision for the brand
• Responsible for creating and adhering to annual budgets for samples and travel
• Work directly with upper management on all facets of merchandising and design projects

 SKILLS: 

• Knowledge of product development process
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Strong analytical and decision making skills
• Ability to interact with varying personalities
• Must have ability to present a professional and informative product and trend assortment to those both inside and outside the organization
• Proficient in MS Office and Google
• Knowledge of product development process and brand management
• Knowledge of retail math

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3+ years of merchandising experience

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Perry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the company's commitment to equal employment opportunities.

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