L. L. Bean
CorporateMerchant,Men'sApparel
“Corporate Merchant, Men's Apparel at L. L. Bean. Skills: Merchandising, Assortment planning, Category management, Sales targets. Deliver sales, margin, and profitability targets. Execute category strategies”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver sales targets; Deliver margin targets; Deliver profitability targets; Maximize results
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Solutions-oriented
4 days in office required, Relocation to Maine required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years relevant experience, BAS required, merchandising and institutional process knowledge, assortment, pricing, and margin strategy development, Highly analytical, expertise in category performance, market trends, competitive analysis, Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, business systems management, Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, deadline management, Ability to prioritize multiple projects, thrive in fast-paced, evolving environments, Self-motivated, work with minimal oversight, exercise sound judgment, Collaborative team player, works effectively with diverse personalities, cross-functional teams, problem-solving skills, remain calm and professional under pressure, Excellent verbal communication skills, Excellent written communication skills, present insights clearly
What You'll Do.
and profitability targets
Execute category strategies
Ensure seamless execution across channels
Manage merchandising systems
Support seasonal readiness
Demonstrate confident presence
Build trusted partnerships
Foster a culture of accountability
Apply business acumen
Make data-informed decisions
Operate effectively in fast-paced environments
Adapt quickly to changing priorities
Drive in-season business performance
inventory productivity
and sell-through trends
Identify opportunities to maximize results
and markdown strategies
Optimize product lifecycle performance
Identify opportunities and risks
Inform business decisions
and manage an assortment
Support brand positioning
Achieve financial targets
Optimize inventory flow
Optimize in-stock levels
Deliver a compelling shopping experience
Develop the Apparel merchandising strategy
Utilize customer insights
Utilize market trends
Utilize competitive analysis
Ensure accurate product setup
Ensure business continuity
Lead communication of assortment strategies
Lead communication of product updates
Lead communication of business priorities
Deliver milestone presentations
Outline merchandising strategies
Outline seasonal assortment direction
Outline key business opportunities
Influence cross-functional partners
Present strategic recommendations
Present business storytelling
Present data-driven insights
Perform additional duties
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Cross-functional partners; Channel Partners; Inventory Management teams; Planning teams; Allocation teams
Communication Scope
Clear communication; Present insights; Business storytelling; Data-driven insights
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