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Merchandiser

About Perry Ellis International
Perry Ellis International, Inc. is a leading designer, distributor and licensor of a broad line of high quality men's and women's apparel, accessories and fragrances. The company's collection of dress and casual shirts, golf sportswear, sweaters, dress pants, casual pants and shorts, jeans wear, active wear, dresses and men's and women's swimwear is available through all major levels of retail distribution. The company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries, owns a portfolio of nationally and internationally recognized brands, including: Perry Ellis®, An Original Penguin by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®. The company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR® and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel. Additional information on the company is available at www.pery.com.

SUMMARY

Manage the development and execution of fashion products in accordance with agreed upon design, pricing and brand strategy for accessories.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversee and maintain the design calendar and development process to ensure timely completion.
Executes merchandising strategies and seasonal line plans to build profitable assortments that will meet internal margin goals.
Manages national marketing strategies to finalize pricing and margins with sales, planning, sourcing and management
Understand target customer….shop retail stores to provide competitive analysis to enhance brand strategies and opportunities
Research in conjunction with design new fabrics and concepts and communicate market trends to identify new business opportunities
Analyze retail sales with planning and design team to identify opportunities
Strong presentation skills, confidence presenting to a large audience
Support sales staff in all design related needs
Work with marketing department to ensure brand image is consistent
Attend market appointments with accounts to present brand strategy and designs
Interface with all functional areas of the business (design, sales, sourcing, marketing) to maintain common vision for the brand
Responsible for creating and adhering to annual budgets for samples and travel
Work directly with upper management on all facets of merchandising and design projects

SKILLS:

Knowledge of product development process
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Strong analytical and decision making skills
Ability to interact with varying personalities
Must have ability to present a professional and informative product and trend assortment to those both inside and outside the organization
Proficient in MS Office and Google
Knowledge of product development process and brand management

Minimum Requirements:

5+ years in merchandising, preferably in apparel/fashion
Bachelors Degree
knowledge of retail math

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Perry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination. By submitting your application, you acknowledge and agree to the company's commitment to equal employment opportunities.

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By Perry Ellis International

Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands. The Company, through its wholly owned subsidiaries owns and licenses nationally and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Pengui

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Paid Time-Off

401K Matching

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

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