Centric Brands is a leading lifestyle brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments, including women’s, men’s and kid’s apparel, accessories, entertainment and beauty. Centric Brands is focused on our customers and our brands that will drive the company’s future growth. We are defined by innovation as we seize new opportunities and thrive in an environment informed by creativity and thinking that is both analytical and outside the box. Centric Brands reflects a team built on respect, for others and for the hard work it takes to achieve our goals and build our bright future together.
Overall Responsibilities
• Lead, mentor, and manage handbag merchandiser team.• Delegate tasks and responsibilities, set performance goals, and conduct regular performance reviews.• Provide guidance and support to ensure the team's professional growth and development.• Develop and execute handbags merchandising strategy, Collaborate with the team to analyze market trends, customer preferences, and competitive landscape to shape the strategy.• Work closely with design and the team to plan handbag collections that align with the brand's vision.• Oversee the team's efforts in determining the pricing strategies, and SKU allocation.• Oversee the team's efforts in establishing and maintaining relationships with suppliers and manufacturers.• Participate in negotiations and key decisions related to terms, pricing, and quality standards.• Guide the team input and analyzing data, Review and contribute to regular reports. • Foster collaboration between teams to align efforts and achieve business goals.
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Additional Requirements
• Proven working experience in merchandising field.• Knowledge of Handbag manufacturing, including construction, fabrication, trim and print techniques.• Creative mindset with a keen eye for product presentation and visual aesthetics.• Up to date with the latest merchandising trends and best practices.• Strong negotiation and vendor management abilities.• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills for working across diverse teams.• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to interpret data.• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines; highly detail oriented and meticulous.• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field.• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, Adobe products.
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Centric Brands LLC is a global leading lifestyle brand collective that has unparalleled expertise in product design, development and sourcing, retail and digital commerce, marketing, and brand building. Centric designs, sources, markets, and sells high-quality products in the kids, men’s and women’s apparel, accessories, beauty, and entertainment categories. The Company’s portfolio includes licenses for more than 100 iconic brands, including Airwalk®, Calvin Klein®, Tommy Hilfiger®, Nautica®, and Under Armour® in the kid’s category; Buffalo®, Faherty®, Hervé Léger®, IZOD® and Joe’s Jeans® in the men’s and women’s apparel category; All Saints®, Coach®, Frye®, Hunter®, Kate Spade®, Michael Kors®, and Vince® in the accessories category; and in the Sports & Entertainment category, Disney®, Marvel®, Messi®, Nickelodeon®, and Warner Brothers® among many others. The Company also owns and operates Avirex®, Fiorelli®, Hudson®, Robert Graham®, and Taste Beauty® and operates joint venture brands, Favorite Daughter, Jennifer Fisher, and Preston Lane. The Company’s products are sold through leading mass-market retailers, specialty and department stores, and online. The Company is headquartered in New York City, with U.S. offices in Los Angeles and Greensboro, and international offices in Asia, Europe, Montreal, and Toronto. Centric Brands social impact efforts are centered around our commitment to serve and uplift the communities where we live and do business. Through our collective volunteerism and contributions, we are dedicated to making a caring and lasting impact on the world around us.
For more information about Centric Brands, please visit www.centricbrands.com.
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