Associate Merchant - AE Men's Underwear & Lounge

Job description

Title: Omni Associate Merchant Reports To: Merchant: Location: This role will be hybrid, based in our New York Design Office Get to Know the Role: Responsible for supporting the implementation and execution of strategies to drive a compelling and holistic assortment for the AEO Brand. This individual will play a critical role on a small, high-performing team to drive business results and category growth through industry research, strategy and product development, and overall execution. What You’ll Do: - Establish, drive and execute a strategic Omni product vision and business plan through effective communication and coordination with cross-functional business partners inclusive of design, international merchandising, planning, etc. - Work closely with the Design team to interpret and forecast trends for assigned areas through the customer lens. Develop and assort trend right and brand right product. Drive product innovation. - Understand (at all times) competition and marketplace inclusive of Brick and Mortar AND Digital competition. Make brand right and informed decisions for assigned departments/categories based upon the competitive landscape/marketplace and the needs of the aeri...