Assistant Merchant, Beauty
@ Victoria’s Secret & Co.

New York, NY
$75,000
On Site
Full Time
Posted 23 days ago

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Your Role

The Assistant Merchant supports the category by serving as the Subject Matter Expert on various retail areas including systems management, customer intimacy, competitive intelligence, testing execution, and product/sample management. You will support the merchandise assortment strategy through seamless execution.

Why You Belong Here

At Victoria’s Secret & Co, join a world-leading specialty retail brand known for innovation and excellence in lingerie and fashion. Work with industry leaders to set standards in retail, placing customers at the center of your efforts to create joyful products and experiences. The company values individuality, passion, and unique perspectives, empowering you to grow, develop, and learn from the best.

Your Impact

System Management & Execution: Execute and manage product assortment documentation with accuracy, especially MAT tool execution.

Customer: Transform customer insights from store visits, market trends, and social media into actionable assortment recommendations and product evolution.

Product: Manage sample ranking, trend analysis, and competitive patterning to inform product strategy and new category development.

Financial: Apply retail math and financial reporting tools to analyze product performance and sales trends.

Collaboration & Relationship-Building: Build strong cross-functional relationships through clear communication and embody company values in teamwork and inclusivity.

Talent: Engage in mentorship, career development planning, and feedback exchange to foster personal and team growth.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business Administration or relevant experience is required. Candidates should be curious, adept at managing competing priorities, and capable of turning insights into recommendations. Strong communication, execution, prioritization, and problem solving skills are critical.

Minimum Salary: $65,000.00

Maximum Salary: $83,685.00

Victoria’s Secret & Co is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered in compliance with applicable laws.

Key skills/competency

  • Systems Management
  • Customer Insights
  • Competitive Intelligence
  • Trend Analysis
  • Sample Management
  • Retail Math
  • Financial Reporting
  • Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Merchandising

How to Get Hired at Victoria’s Secret & Co.

🎯 Tips for Getting Hired

  • Customize Your Resume: Tailor experience to retail and fashion systems management.
  • Highlight Skills: Emphasize customer insights, trend analysis, and financial reporting.
  • Research Victoria’s Secret & Co: Understand their culture, mission, and product strategy.
  • Prepare for Interviews: Showcase teamwork and problem-solving in retail scenarios.

📝 Interview Preparation Advice

Technical Preparation

Review retail systems and MAT tool functions.
Practice financial report analysis and retail math.
Study trend analysis and competitive reporting methods.
Familiarize with sample management software.

Behavioral Questions

Describe teamwork in cross-functional settings.
Explain handling multiple priorities under pressure.
Share experience gathering customer insights.
Discuss adapting to changing market trends.

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