Corporate Merchant, Men’s Apparel at L.L.Bean

Setup: Hybrid
Location: Freeport, Maine
Type: Full-time

Description

L.L.Bean is looking for a Corporate Merchant, Men’s Apparel to join their Merchandising team in Freeport, Maine. The role involves driving sales, margin, and profitability through merchandising, assortment planning, and category management. This includes partnering cross-functionally to execute category strategies, managing merchandising systems, and ensuring seasonal readiness.

Required Skills

Merchandising Knowledge
Analytical Skills
Microsoft Office Suite
Organizational Skills
Time Management
Independent Worker
Teamwork
Problem-Solving
Communication Skills

Additional Information

Required Previous Experiences: 5+ years relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications: Confident presence and building collaborative partnerships.
Strong business acumen for data-informed decision-making.
Flexibility and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
Quick adaptation to changing priorities and commitment to continuous improvement.
Clear communication to align partners and drive business priorities.
Driving in-season business performance via trend analysis.
Execution of pricing, promotional, and markdown strategies.
Identification of opportunities and risks using sales analysis and market trends.
Building and managing profitable assortments.
Cross-functional collaboration with Inventory Management, Planning, and Allocation teams.
Collaborating with Channel Partners for a cohesive shopping experience.
Active participation in strategic planning discussions.
Using customer insights, market trends, and competitive analysis for assortment strategies.
Ownership and management of merchandising systems and assortment processes.
Leading clear communication of assortment strategies and updates.
Presenting milestones to executives regarding merchandising strategies.
Influencing partners through strategic recommendations and data-driven insights.
Performing additional duties as needed.