Merchant

As a Merchant at Mejuri, you will conceptualize and execute strategic product assortments, collaborate with design and product development teams to launch innovative products, and analyze sales data to inform merchandising decisions. Your role will also involve creating marketing plans alongside the Integrated Marketing and Visual Merchandising teams to successfully drive customer engagement and sales.

To qualify for the Merchant position at Mejuri, candidates should have 3-5 years of merchandising experience in a fast-paced retail or e-commerce environment, preferably within the jewelry or luxury fashion industries. Strong analytical skills, proficiency in retail financial metrics, and experience in cross-functional teamwork are essential for success in this role.

Mejuri emphasizes a collaborative approach; as a Merchant, you will work closely with cross-functional teams, including Design, Product Development, and Merchandise Planning. Your ability to communicate effectively and value team success will be critical to driving product innovation and ensuring a cohesive go-to-market strategy.

Mejuri cultivates a positive and inclusive work culture, where each team member’s input is valued. As a Merchant, you’ll experience a supportive environment that encourages creativity and allows your passion for jewelry to shine. We believe in empowering our employees to take ownership and drive results collectively.

Mejuri offers an excellent suite of benefits for our Merchants, including a minimum of three weeks of vacation, comprehensive health and dental coverage, a hybrid work model, and a generous employee discount. We are dedicated to supporting our full-time employees with mental health initiatives and family support through parental leave and bereavement policies.

When answering this question, highlight specific examples from your past experiences. Talk about the strategies you've employed to analyze market trends, assess customer needs, and adjust product assortments accordingly. Discuss how these strategies resulted in improved sales and engagement.

Focus on your time management strategies. Describe how you assess the urgency and importance of tasks, use project management tools, and communicate with team members to ensure tasks align with overall business objectives. Give an example where your prioritization positively impacted project outcomes.

Share specific cases where you developed and implemented merchandising strategies that resulted in increased sales or improved product performance. Explain how analyzing data and gaining customer insights guided your decisions, showcasing your analytical skills.

Discuss your approach to conflict resolution. Emphasize your commitment to open communication, listening to different perspectives, and striving for collaborative solutions. Providing an example of a past disagreement and how it led to a better outcome can demonstrate your effective interpersonal skills.

Detail your experience with relevant tools such as Excel, retail management software, or BI tools. Highlight your capabilities in data analysis and how these tools have helped you optimize product assortments and drive business performance.

Describe the project from inception to completion, emphasizing how you conducted market research, collaborated with cross-functional teams, and monitored KPIs. Discuss the results of the launch and what strategies led to its success.

Talk about your commitment to continuous learning and adaptation. Mention specific resources such as industry publications, networking events, or webinars you follow to stay informed about trends and how you apply this knowledge to improve your merchandising strategies.

Explain your process in conducting competitive analysis and market research as part of your pricing strategy. Describe how you align pricing with both business objectives and customer expectations, ensuring profitability while remaining appealing in a competitive landscape.

Discuss how you leverage data analytics to inform your decisions. Highlight how you interpret sales data, customer feedback, and market trends to guide your merchandising approach and optimize product offerings based on empirical evidence.

Share your personal connection to the jewelry industry, such as experiences or values that resonate with you. Emphasize how your passion aligns with Mejuri's mission to empower customers and innovate within the jewelry space.