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Salary: $80k - $120kAbout UsAmerican Exchange Group is an industry leader in fashion accessory products and brand management. By facilitating distribution to major retailers internationally for their globally recognized brands, custom private label brands, and exclusive licensed brandsincluding footwear, tech wearables, watches, jewelry, handbags, fashion accessories, home, and beautyAmerican Exchange Group raises the bar by disrupting the status quo with value and quality, while staying at the forefront of trends.Joining American Exchange Group means being part of a dynamic and diverse team where your contributions drive real impactand where theres always room to grow. If you're looking to be part of a company that blends heritage with hustle, were excited to meet you.Visit our website at www.axnygroup.comJob Title:Sr Merchandiser, Tech Accessories (headphones, earbuds, phone cases, charging cables, wall plugs, etc.)Location:Onsite 5 days a week at our NYC HQPosition OverviewThe Senior Merchandiser, Tech Accessories, will own and drive the product and assortment strategy across all tech accessory categoriesincluding mobile accessories, audio, wearables, connected devices, and lifestyle tech. Youll be the expert on consumer needs, industry trends, and competitive innovation, ensuring that our assortments deliver strong financial results while aligning with brand vision and channel priorities (wholesale, retail, and e-commerce).This role partners cross-functionally with Design, Sourcing, Sales, Production, and Marketing to deliver high-quality products on time, at target cost, and reflective of market demand. You will lead the merchandising process end-to-end: assortment planning, line building, pricing strategy, team leadership, and performance analysis.Key ResponsibilitiesAssortment & Line StrategyDevelop seasonal and annual assortment strategies for tech accessories that achieve sales targets, margin goals, and brand objectives across wholesale, retail, and e-commerce.Build and present compelling seasonal line plans that reflect consumer insights, trend direction, and channel needs.Drive branded and private label product strategies, ensuring competitive differentiation and innovation.Product Development CollaborationPartner with design to ideate and refine product concepts, ensuring alignment on trend, functionality, cost, and timeline.Oversee product reviews and checkpoints to ensure final products meet quality standards, aesthetic expectations, and brand identity.Pricing, Analytics & Business PerformanceBuild pricing strategies that align with brand positioning and channel competitiveness.Analyze sales data, margin performance, and consumer feedback to drive actionable recommendations.Identify business risks and opportunities, proposing strategic adjustments to maximize revenue and margin.Market, Trend & Consumer InsightMaintain deep knowledge of the tech accessories landscape, including trends, features, materials, innovations, and competitive pricing.Conduct regular market research, comp shopping, and consumer insight gathering.Balance trend-right design with customer practicality and technological relevance.Process, Timeline & DeliveryPartner with sourcing and production to ensure on-time sample development and bulk delivery.Manage multiple collections and projects simultaneously, shifting priorities as needed without sacrificing quality.Qualifications:6 years of merchandising experience in fashion accessories, tech accessories, consumerelectronics, or adjacent categories.Experience with both branded and private label product development.Strong understanding of product development and production processes, ideally for consumer tech or accessories.High proficiency in Excel and merchandising tools (assortment planning, PLM, sales reporting).Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.Excellent communication, organization, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.Bachelors degree in Merchandising, Business, Product Development, or related field preferred.Entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, trend-driven environment.What We OfferComprehensive Health & Wellness Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company matchGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidaysHalf Day Fridays with shortened hours during both Summer and Winter seasonsHealth Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Tax-free commuter benefitsExclusive employee merchandise discountsSalary: The anticipated base salary is $80k - $120k annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, internal equity, and location.This position description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with this position. While this description is intended to accurately reflect the position's activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties as necessary. The compensation package is dependent on a number of factors, including, for example, experience, education, market data, and business needs.
Salary : $80,000 - $120,000