As a Merchant, Footwear at Rothy’s, you will shape seasonal strategies that align with financial goals while ensuring our innovative footwear resonates with customers. You’ll conduct business analysis, develop assortments, and collaborate with various teams to drive successful product launches that adhere to our sustainability goals.

To excel as a Merchant, Footwear at Rothy’s, you should have at least 4 years of experience in merchandising or a related field, strong analytical and organizational skills, and a passion for sustainable fashion. Effective communication and an ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams are also crucial for this role.

The Merchandising team at Rothy’s plays a pivotal role in product development by analyzing market trends, consumer demands, and internal capabilities. As a Merchant, you'll provide vital insights that guide design, production, and inventory management, ensuring our footwear aligns with both brand values and financial objectives.

At Rothy’s, you can expect a dynamic and inclusive environment where creativity and collaboration thrive. With a focus on sustainability and innovation, you will be encouraged to share your ideas and contribute to projects that align with our mission to create a better future for our planet and its inhabitants.

Key responsibilities of a Merchant, Footwear include developing seasonal strategies, conducting business analyses, building assortments, and collaborating closely with other departments to drive sales and profitability. You'll also present insights to leadership, ensuring product offerings reflect customer needs while adhering to our sustainability goals.

Absolutely! Rothy’s values employee growth and provides numerous opportunities to advance within the company. As a Merchant, you’ll gain valuable experience leading initiatives and collaborating with various teams, setting a solid foundation for future career advancement in merchandising or other areas of the business.

As a Merchant, Footwear at Rothy’s, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes generous paid time off, 401k matching, health plans for you and your family, monthly wellness reimbursement, quarterly product allowance, and supplemental mental health benefits, ensuring you have the support you need for a balanced lifestyle.

When discussing a successful product launch, highlight your role in developing the strategy, collaborating with other teams, and the impact of the launch on sales and brand visibility. Use specific metrics or outcomes to illustrate your success.

Explain your methods for gathering data on sales, market trends, and customer feedback. Discuss how you synthesize this information into actionable insights, and the tools you use for effective reporting, such as spreadsheets or analytics software.

Discuss your understanding of inventory turnover, demand forecasting, and the importance of collaboration with production teams. Highlight any software or tools you’ve used to optimize inventory levels and reduce waste.

Share your strategies for prioritizing tasks, such as using project management tools or techniques like the Eisenhower Matrix. Discuss your approach to ensuring deadlines are met while maintaining high quality in your work.

Outline your approach to developing pricing strategies based on market research, competitive analysis, and consumer behavior. Provide examples of how your pricing decisions have contributed to financial success.

Highlight your awareness of sustainability trends in the fashion industry and how they inform your merchandising strategies. Discuss any specific practices you’ve adopted to ensure that the products you offer align with sustainable practices.

Emphasize your communication skills and collaborative approach. Provide examples of how you've successfully worked with teams like production, marketing, and design to achieve common goals.

Share a specific risk you encountered, how you identified it, and the steps you took to mitigate that risk. Discuss the outcome and any lessons learned that helped in future projects.

Discuss key metrics such as sales revenue, inventory turnover rate, and profit margins. Justify why these metrics are crucial for assessing the health of a merchandising strategy and how you use them to drive decisions.

Highlight your sources for industry insights, such as following key publications, attending trade shows, and networking with professionals. Discuss how you incorporate this information into your merchandising strategies.