Senior Associate Merchant

Meet REVOLVE: 

REVOLVE is the next-generation fashion retailer for Millennial and Generation Z consumers. As a trusted, premium lifestyle brand, and a go-to online source for discovery and inspiration, we deliver an engaging customer experience from a vast yet curated offering totaling over 45,000 apparel, footwear, accessories and beauty styles. Our dynamic platform connects a deeply engaged community of millions of consumers, thousands of global fashion influencers, and more than 500 emerging, established and owned brands. Through 16 years of continued investment in technology, data analytics, and innovative marketing and merchandising strategies, we have built a powerful platform and brand that we believe is connecting with the next generation of consumers and is redefining fashion retail for the 21st century. For more information please visit www.revolve.com.
 

At REVOLVE the most successful team members have a thirst and the creativity to make this the top e-commerce brand in the world. With a team of 1,000 based out of Cerritos, California we are a dynamic bunch that are motivated by getting the company to the next level. It’s our goal to hire high-energy, diverse, bright, creative, and flexible individuals who thrive in a fast-paced work environment. 

Some of the sweetest perks we offer aren’t in a typical benefit package like hefty discount on items we carry – as in 50% or more off retail prices, free weekly lunches, and pretty rad company parties.
 

To take a behind the scenes look at the REVOLVE “corporate” lifestyle check out our Instagram@REVOLVEcareers or #lifeatrevolve.

Are you ready to set the standard for Premium apparel?

Main purpose of the Senior Associate Merchant role:

The Senior Associate Merchant plays a critical role in supporting the merchandising team through trend analysis, assortment planning, and administrative operations. This position combines strategic market research with hands-on execution to drive product development and business growth.

Major Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• BUYING SUPPORT & ANALYTICS
  1. Provide hands-on support for buying activities and performance analysis.
  2. Pull and analyze sales reports to inform buying decisions
  3. Generate performance reports across categories, styles, and time periods
  4. Track sell-through rates, inventory levels, and key performance metrics
  5. Support reorder and markdown recommendations based on data analysis
  6. Assist in preparing buying presentations and line reviews
• SAMPLE MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATIVE OPERATIONS
  1. Maintain organized systems for sample tracking and merchandising operations.
  2. Track and organize all product samples throughout the development cycle
  3. Maintain sample organization
  4. Coordinate sample requests and returns with internal teams
  5. Document sample status and maintain sample tracking docs
  6. Support photo sample preparation and coordination
  7. Manage administrative tasks to support merchandising workflow
• ASSORTMENT ARCHITECTURE & PLANNING
  1. Support the development and execution of assortments that achieve business and creative objectives.
  2. Assortment Balance
     • Ensure brand assortment is balanced across product elements, departments, seasonality, and color palettes
     • Monitor category mix and identify gaps or overrepresentation
  3. Marketplace Alignment
     • Ensure brand positioning aligns with marketplace across style, color, and price point
     • Provide competitive insights to inform assortment decisions
  4. Program / Category  Management
     • Support management of key programs including carryover styles and new item introductions
     • Track program performance and identify opportunities to maximize sales
     • Support development and maintenance of Function Plans
     • Ensure critical product element developments are reflected in planning documents
  5. Style Tier Prioritization
     • Assist in prioritizing all styles developed within the brand
     • Support development of balanced line plans that inform buying strategy
     • Maintain organized style tracking systems
• TREND RESEARCH & ANALYSIS
  1. Identify and analyze external marketplace trends across all relevant product elements to inform buying and product development decisions.
  2. Competitive Marketplace
     • Research and monitor the competitive landscape across key competitors
     • Execute and document comprehensive marketplace research
     • Identify product opportunities based on competitive analysis
     • Track competitor pricing, promotions, and assortment strategies
  3. Influencer & Social Media Monitoring
     • Track and analyze social media trends across relevant platforms
     • Document influencer partnerships and trending styles
     • Identify product opportunities emerging from social media insights
  4. Runway Shows & Fashion Week
     • Stay informed on runway show attendance and key fashion week events
     • Support documentation of runway trends and designer innovations
     • Identify emerging trends and product opportunities from runway analysis
     • Track seasonal direction across major fashion markets

Required Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• 3-5 years of experience in merchandising, buying, or retail product development
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel and data analysis
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities
• Fashion industry knowledge and trend awareness
• Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with merchandising software and reporting tools
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field
• Understanding of product development processes

Your job duties and responsibilities may be added to or modified as required by Revolve throughout the course of your employment.

A successful candidate works well in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision.  At REVOLVE we all roll up our sleeves to pitch-in and do whatever it takes to get the job done. Each day is a little different, it’s what keeps us on our toes and excited to come to work every day. 

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Revolve includes a reasonable estimate of the salary or hourly rate range for this role. This takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience and training, licensure, and certifications.

A reasonable estimate of the current base hourly/salary range is $80,000 to $85,000/year.

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