At Movado Group we are committed to building the strongest brands in the industry and we are passionate about what we do. Our people are fueled by a creative spirit and a drive for excellence that are reflected in every aspect of our business. We offer the watch industry a compelling strategic vision and track record of sustained growth and we offer our employees unparalleled opportunities for career advancement. We invite you to come share in our success. Our people are the cornerstone of business we invite you to grow your career with us.
The Associate Merchandising Manager supports the development and execution of product strategies that drive profitable sales and strengthen brand positioning across multiple brands in watches and jewelry. This role partners closely with brand teams design product development and sales to build strong assortments analyze business trends and identify opportunities for growth. Its a great opportunity for an analytical detail-oriented and collaborative professional with an eye for product that is ready to grow into a full merchandising leadership role.
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy Line Planning & Assortment Building
- Partner with the Merchandising Manager and brand teams to assist in developing product strategies aligned with brand goals financial objectives and market needs.
- Support in building seasonal line plans that balance creativity with commercial performance.
- Assist in creating compelling brand-right product assortments that differentiate across the portfolio.
- Monitor performance to ensure the right product mix price points and attributes are achieved to meet margin goals.
- Build Global and regional assortments
Analytics & Insights
- Analyze global and regional sell-through data to identify trends risks and opportunities.
- Prepare business recaps hindsight analyses and presentations that inform strategic decisions and new product development.
- Partner with cross-functional teams to aggregate maintain and report key product and business metrics.
Product Lifecycle Management
- Support lifecycle management from concept through end-of-life ensuring timely product transitions and inventory efficiency.
- Assist in identifying assortment gaps and opportunities for new product introductions or discontinuations.
- Collaborate with brand teams to ensure launch readiness and successful commercialization.
Market & Competitive Awareness
- Monitor the competitive landscape benchmark pricing and emerging trends through regular market analysis.
- Participate in market visits and customer meetings as needed to understand evolving product and customer needs.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Build strong relationships with design product development marketing sales and regional partners to ensure alignment and execution.
- Participate in key meetings and presentations with licensors and regional partners.
- Communicate effectively and proactively to support smooth cross-functional workflows and decision-making.
Operational & Administrative Support
- Manage samples line plans and assortment documents.
- Assist with scheduling meeting coordination and presentation materials.
- Support ad hoc merchandising and business analysis projects as needed.
Qualifications
- BA or BS degree in Business Marketing or a related field.
- 3 years of experience in merchandising buying or planning (fashion accessories or consumer goods preferred).
- Strong analytical and retail math skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate into actionable insights.
- High proficiency and fluency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Strong sense of product and brand; ability to balance creativity with commercial objectives.
- Highly organized and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Collaborative team player with curiosity initiative and a desire to learn.
- Demonstrated interest in product brand storytelling and market trends.
- Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
The base salary range for this position ranges from $65000 to $75000per year. Base salary isdeterminedby individualized factors such as experience and market location.
As a benefit eligible position this role enjoys access to our medical plans dental plans vision plan Life Insurance Accidental Dismemberment & Death Insurance Tuition Reimbursement program 401(k) Short-Term Disability Long-Term Disability Parental Leave Legal Plan Employee Assistance Program Pet Insurance Flexible Spending Account Critical Illness Insurance Watch Accommodations/Discounts Paid Time Off and Company Paid Holidays!
Benefitsdescribed above are subject to change and/or may bemodifiedat the Companysdiscretion based on business needs or applicable laws.
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Movado Group Inc. designs sources and distributes MOVADO MVMT OLIVIA BURTON EBEL CONCORD COACH TOMMY HILFIGER HUGO BOSS LACOSTE and CALVIN KLEIN watches worldwide andoperatesMovado company stores in the United States.
Movado Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age color disability marital or parental status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation gender identity veteranstatusor any other legally protected statusin accordance withapplicable federalstateand local laws.
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Movado Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age color disability marital or parental status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation gender identity veteran status or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.