Merchant of Men's Tops

Job Description

Company Description

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced office environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.Job Description

We are seeking a Merchant of Men’s Tops to manage the development & execution of the seasonal assortment. This individual will be responsible for executing the brand product strategy and helping to establish the Men’s Layering assortment, identifying new growth opportunities across all seasonal product classifications. To be effective in this role, the individual must be an experienced merchant who’s passionate about the performance apparel space, Vuori’s mission and embody the brand’s values.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Develop comprehensive assortment strategies across E-comm, Store, Wholesale and International channels to deliver high growth expectations

Maintain an understanding of the competitive landscape and impart key insights into line development

Build seasonal & annual line plan for all Men’s Tops/ Layering categories

With support of senior merchandiser, support in broader Men’s growth strategy

Partner with Planning team on seasonal investment strategy and monthly buy process

Create and manage all seasonal assortment tools for Layering

Support the buying and development product calendar for all channels

Partner with planning on in-season product performance and build data driven action plan based on results

Uphold brand price positioning and manage the pricing strategy for Layering

Build seasonal Product Messaging plan in support of Marketing’s seasonal editorial calendar, providing guidance on key seasonal product stories and commercialization plan

Build seasonal Product Knowledge info for stores and website

Act as cross departmental liaison, creating a consistent flow of communication throughout the organization Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

2+ years Merchandising experience

Activewear experience preferred

Strong eye for trend right product that aligns with the brand aesthetic

Experience delivering high growth at the brand or category level

Ability to travel domestically

Strong communication & collaboration skills

Experience using Excel, Adobe Illustrator and PLM is a plus

Additional Information

Pay Range: $90,000-105,000/yr

Benefits:

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount

401(k)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.