ABOUT US:

Founded in 1945, Pierre Balmain's eponymous house has evolved into a singular union of Parisian couture heritage and 21st-century daring. Always remaining true to its core values of inclusion, empowerment and excellence, today's Balmain is intent on forging fashion's future in a uniquely authentic manner. Compelling, often surprising and always bold, Balmain's offerings rely on an instantly recognizable silhouette, assertive spirit and the powerfully transformative possibilities that only beautiful design and skilled construction can achieve. Constantly seeking exciting, novel and entertaining ways to converse and communicate, Balmain will never shy away from pushing each and every envelope. Part of Mayhoola, led by the vision of Creative Director Olivier Rousteing, the house's impressive rapid growth and critical success is entirely due to the passionate and talented Balmain family of craftspeople, experts and team members who make each collection possible.

OVERVIEW:

The merchandising assistant supports and works closely with the Associate Buyer in helping to develop strategies to grow and improve the business and efficiencies. The individual will work on a variety of merchandising tasks and will have frequent communication with corporate cross functional teams, warehouse partners as well as our stores. They will be focused on product selection to maintain competitive assortments whilst also overseeing the flow of merchandise to our locations.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

Partner with Buyer on the business and buying process
Assist with allocating product to stores based on individual store performance and the seasonal assortment strategies set
Coordinate product flow and pricing for outlets
Work with the warehouse team to ensure orders are uploaded in a timely manner and delivered to stores
Execute reporting for categories
Provide weekly & monthly reporting and analysis
Monitor the progress of sales
Analyze selling trends, balance stock levels and conduct inter-store transfers to optimize sales
Process and monitor seasonal price changes
Create seasonal reserve books for in-store use and product knowledge
Provide support to retail network

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline.
1-2 years of merchandising experience in Retail, luxury preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically in Excel.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

BENEFITS & PERKS:

Health, vision, dental and fringe benefits
Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holidays
401k with Company match
Employee discount

With respect to positions in our New York Office, the expected base salary ranges from $65,000-$72,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

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Merchandising Assistant