Merchant

We’re looking for a Merchant at Warby Parker! Your main role is to generate merchandising and assortment strategies. You will do this by acting as a liaison with the design teams throughout the lifecycle of the product, driving the communication of strategy and financial metrics to all cross-functional teams, and training internal stakeholders on all aspects of the product.

What you’ll do:

• Set and implement strategies to generate growth in sunwear or optical business, including partnering with product management on enhanced web experience, distribution strategy, pricing, product offering, etc.
• Use analysis to set line plan strategy for all new frame collections and work closely with product design and development to ensure designs reflect strategy
• Set cost targets and pricing for all new products with merchandise planner
• Generate assortments and sales projections for all new collections
• Train the Brand team on new product launches through go-to-market decks, merchandising guides, sample pass-off meetings, and ongoing discussion
• Generate training materials on new products for all customer-facing teams
• Manage SKU counts and overall assortment by channel
• Generate display strategy for both web and retail to optimize sales based on shopping behaviors in different channels and geographies
• Set process for new product type development and roll out to market

Who you are:

• A skilled merchant with 4+ years experience driving assortment strategies
• An analytical, detail-oriented, creative, and results-driven individual who has an eye for product and love of fashion and style
• A quick learner with an eye for trends and an ability to analyze sales data quickly and efficiently
• A people person and team player—our team works with almost every department and is constantly driving cross-functional communication
• A multi-tasker—we wear many hats, so it is critical that you’re great at time management and organization
• Far from shy! Our team is constantly presenting internally, training stakeholders, and leading communication with other teams, so we are looking for someone who has a flair for public speaking and a great sense of humor!

Extra credit:

• A background in accessories is a bonus!
• Experienced in Google Docs and Excel

Some benefits of working at Warby Parker for full-time employees:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Flexible vacation policy
• Paid Holidays
• Retirement savings plan with a company match
• Parental leave (non-birthing parents included)
• Short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Bereavement Support
• Education Reimbursement
• Free eyewear
• And more (just ask!)

Warby Parker is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, military status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.  

About Us:

Warby Parker was founded with a mission: to inspire and impact the world with vision, purpose, and style.

We're constantly asking ourselves how we can do more and make a greater impact, and that starts by reimagining everything that a company and industry can be. We want to demonstrate that a business can scale while doing good in the world, without charging a premium for it. And we’ve learned that it takes creativity, empathy, and innovation to achieve that goal.

Since the day we launched in 2010, we’ve pioneered ideas, designed products, and developed technologies that help people see. We offer everything you need for happier eyes at a price that leaves you with money in your pocket, from designer-quality glasses and contacts to eye exams and vision tests, and you can meet us online, at our stores, or even in your home. Wherever and whenever you need it, we’re there to make exceptional vision care simple and accessible. (Delightful, too.)

Ultimately, we believe in vision for all, which is why for every pair of glasses or sunglasses we sell, a pair of glasses is distributed to someone in need through our Buy a Pair, Give a Pair program.