What are the responsibilities and job description for the Urban Outfitters Assistant Merchandiser - Marketplace position at Urban Outfitters?
Role Summary
Urban Outfitters is looking for an Assistant Merchandiser for the Urban Outfitters marketplace (UO MRKT). The Assistant Merchandiser will work with the Senior Manager to curate an exciting and timely product and seller assortment for the marketplace, guide those sellers through onboarding, and consistently engage with our sellers to ensure a successful partnership.
Role Responsibilities
- Through a demonstrated understanding of the target UO customer and an ability to select the appropriate product/trend that will appeal to that customer, assist the merchandising team in seller and product selection.
- Manage the recruitment process for new sellers, from initial pitch to onboarding.
- Work with sellers to prepare product data, including photography and copy, for merchandising team approval.
- Establish strategies to ensure that UO MRKT products are presented in the most compelling way possible on the website.
- Analyze the business, through attribute performance such as color, size, silhouette, material, and brand, to assist the merchandising team in responding to business needs.
- Respond to customer feedback and market trends and develop action plans that drive category-specific growth and increased profitability.
- Make recommendations for on-site merchandising, marketing, and promotional opportunities for the Sellers.
Role Qualifications
- 1-2 years retail buying, merchandising, or marketing experience preferred
- Must be able to present visual information in a compelling and clear way
- Exhibit a professional communication style (both verbal and written), demonstrated through clear and concise presentation skills, excellent organizational skills, and a high sense of urgency
- Demonstrate an understanding of the customer's wants and needs, the shopping experience, and the ability to creatively identify the appropriate product/trend that will appeal to the customer
- Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
- Detail oriented
- A Team Player
- Proficient in Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
- Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion, Business, or a related field.
The Perks
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