Merchant
Pine Brook, NJ (+ Travel)
$70-90k

Description:

Drive product development, merchandising strategies, and market analysis for exclusive jewelry collections. Collaborate with Retailer PD, Sourcing, and Merchant teams to optimize sales and profitability. Lead communication across Sales, Design, and Sourcing teams to ensure seamless execution of merchandising initiatives. Conduct competitive shopping and trend research to identify market opportunities. Create trend decks and presentations for internal and external teams. Oversee product development from concept to final production, ensuring alignment with retailer requirements. Develop pricing strategies, prepare costing worksheets, and manage vendor negotiations. Maintain accurate data entry and reporting in retailer vendor portals. Manage sample tagging, product specifications, and quality control processes. Travel to retailer accounts and the NYC showroom as needed for meetings and presentations.

Qualifications:

Experience in merchandising, buying, or product development (jewelry/fashion preferred). Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Miro). Strong understanding of retail merchandising strategies and vendor management

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé, ALTA IT Services, TeamPeople, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.