POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT (defines the major functions/purpose of the position)
The Merchandise Assistant will support the Senior Account Manager in all tasks associated with the selection, placement, tracking and troubleshooting of merchandise for designated accounts. This position requires collaboration across departments to provide full service and support for all Wholesale Major Accounts.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Responsible for accurate order entry and cancellations by specific deadlines
• Troubleshoot and communicate discrepancies in submitted orders, and make applicable updates in Movex
• Communicate with accounts when EDIs/ Electronic Data Interchanges are not transmitted correctly
• Complete weekly/monthly sales tracking reports
• Process shipping reports and work closely with the allocation team to ensure on time delivery
• Maintain orders, re-routes, extend PO’s and process approved RTV’s
• Assist buyers, assistants and other account contacts with daily customer service requests
• Prepare account specific seasonal product knowledge materials; dotted line to the Corporate Marketing partners to ensure all collateral, directives, etc. for the Wholesale accounts are current and meet the standard laid forth by the brand
• Coordinate sending samples for accounts’ photo shoots, create styling guidelines, and ensure the accurate and timely publishing of merchandise to site
• Market Support; Prep market reports and line sheets for accounts, assist models in styling, support buyers and Senior Account Managers as needed
• Manage external vendors as necessary including catering, models, and dressers for market
• Manage the sales estimate entry process, and communicate all revisions to production before the fabric buy is finalized
• Partner on the management of corporate budgets and the tracking of invoices and expenditures; Work closely with the Senior Account Manager to provide relevant, timely, and accurate reporting on all agreed upon financial budgets
• Collaborate with the Wholesale Event Manager on corporate marketing efforts and events for major accounts

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBLITIES:
• Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers, and management
• Demonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance
• Adheres to all Company Policies & Procedures and Safety Regulations
• Adhere to local, state and federal laws
• Additional responsibilities assigned by supervisors related to your position/department
• Ability to be flexible and willing to work extended hours when necessary


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
• This role does not oversee any direct reports

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
• Interacts with all levels throughout organization including employees and outside vendors

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following are the minimum qualifications which an individual needs in order to successfully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.

COMPETENCIES:
• Professionalism
• Organization
• Attention to Detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Time Management
• Results / Solution Oriented
• Initiative
• Planning
• Strategic Problem Solving
• Client Focused
• Teamwork
• Collaborative participant
• Optimistic
• Honesty and Integrity
• Adaptability
• Embraces Change
• Analytical

Education/Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree highly preferred
• Retail luxury experience strongly preferred
• Experience with high end retail fashion accounts
• A minimum of 1-2 years relevant experience
• Highly proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Microsoft Outlook

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Required to lift, move and carry up to 40 pounds
• Ability to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports
• Must be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with employees and other customers
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
• Manual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms