Digital Associate Merchant - Licensed Business
Macy's Inc. - New York, New York
Job Overview:
The Digital Associate Merchant is responsible for supporting sales, margin, turn and growth for total company across both channels for a defined area within the Digital Director’s total area of responsibility, in partnership with the Leased Partners and Omni Team by influencing online assortment selection to drive Digital demand. Partner with the Omni Buying team to create Omni strategies (both pre-season and in-season) that drive the overall business. Own and drive Site Merchandising and Marketing strategies to maximize online productivity. Develop skills necessary for advancement. Perform other duties as assigned.
Essential Functions:
For a defined area within the Digital Merchant’s total area of responsibility:
• Devise and recommend Digital strategies at the Omni Buyer level (department, class and/or vendor).
• Develop plan for Digital demand and forecast for the Omni rolling forecast in partnership with Omni Team.
• Partner with Digital Director and Site Merchandising to develop Site strategy and execution plan.
• Develop pre-season Pricing strategy specific to online.
• Lead assortment planning process for online sales, and partner with License Partner to make in-season adjustments that drive sales.
• Own and manage strategy and execution of in-season online pricing and ensure alignment with Licensed Partner, Omni Team, and Pricing Team.
• Partner with Marketing and Omni Team for pre-season strategies (i.e.: online events, promotion), affiliate marketing, and in-season marketing campaigns.
• Perform competitive analysis and recommend action.
• Serve as key partner, adviser and influencer to Licensed Partners.
In addition:
• Support Digital Director as requested in total area of responsibility.
• Train and develops direct reports.
• Develop self – attend ongoing professional development and training. Stay current on management best practices.
• Coach and mentor Digital Assistant Merchant.
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.
Key Leadership Characteristics:
• Agility: Embraces change with realistic optimism; Adjusts quickly to situational needs, as well as new roles, teams, paradigms, and environments; Persists through challenges and setbacks caused by change.
• Curiosity: Seeks out new experiences and knowledge; Thinks beyond obvious; Asks questions to gain the perspectives of others; Engages team members to examine current practices and encourages creative thinking about how things could be more effective and efficient.
• Vision: Gathers and synthesizes information, then transforms into new, value-add possibilities; Articulates compelling directions to others; Takes a solution-based approach to drive results Collaboration: Identifies, initiates, and builds trust-based relationships through candor and honesty; Proactively engages others and facilitates new ways of thinking; Encourages and respects diverse points of view; Shares information in order to drive team success.
• Influence: Asserts own ideas and persuades others in a clear, confident, and composed manner; Tailors message for the audience; Gains support and commitment from others; Motivates and mobilizes people to take action.
• Develops Talent: Drives performance and engagement through the development and alignment of talent; Demonstrates commitment to invest in self and others; Seeks and provides constructive feedback; Provides challenging assignments and coaches others to enhance learning and performance.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree (Business, Finance, Marketing or equivalent).
• 2 years buying or planning experience including in an online and ecommerce merchandising environment.
Communication Skills:
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with the ability to influence.
Reasoning Ability:
• Result-oriented and self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency.
Other Skills:
• Strong analytical and excel skills.
• Ability to develop, plan, present and execute strategies.
Work Hours:
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.
This job description is not all inclusive. Macy’s Inc. reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Macy's Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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About Macy's Inc.
Macy's, Inc., with corporate offices in Cincinnati and New York, is one of the nation's premier retailers, with fiscal 2015 sales of $27.079 billion. The company operates about 870 stores in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico unde... more
