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Corporate Merchant, Men's Apparel

L.L.Bean


Job Location:

Freeport, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 89000 - 111200
Posted: 31 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

At we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcomeboth here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive.

is seeking aCorporate Merchant Mens Apparelto join our Merchandising team located in Freeport Maine.***Relocation to Maine and 4 days in office required.

In this role you will be responsible for delivering sales margin and profitability targets through effective merchandising assortment planning and category management. You will partner cross-functionally to execute category strategies aligned with business and customer needs. Your work will ensure seamless execution across channels and include management of merchandising systems and seasonal readiness to support accurate and efficient operations.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Influence

  • Demonstratesconfidentpresence and builds trusted collaborative partnerships across cross-functional teams and all levels

  • Fosters a culture ofaccountability inclusionand shared ownership of outcomes

  • Applies strong business acumen to make data-informed decisions balancing customer needs financial goals and growth

  • Operates effectively in fast-paced evolving environments as a flexible solutions-oriented partner

  • Adapts quickly to changing priorities while maintaining focus on execution and continuous improvement

  • Communicates clearly to align partners share insights and drive business priorities

Planning & Analytics

  • Drive in-season business performance through analysis of sales margin inventory productivity and sell-through trends identifying opportunities to maximize results

  • Develop and execute pricing promotional and markdown strategies to optimize product lifecycle performance and profitability

  • Identify opportunities and risks through sales analysis customer insights and marketplace trends to inform business decisions and future strategies

Strategy

  • Build develop and manage a profitable and customer-relevant assortment that supports brand positioning and achieves financial targets

  • Partner cross-functionally with Inventory Management Planning and Allocation teams to optimize inventory flow forecasts in-stock levels and seasonal product strategies

  • Collaborate with Channel Partners to deliver a compelling and cohesive shopping experience across web retail and catalog channels

  • Participate instrategic planning discussions and develop the vision andApparelmerchandising strategy

  • Utilize customer insights market trends and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and inform assortment strategies


Core Work/Tools and Systems Management

  • Ownership ofmerchandising systems and assortment management processes to ensure accurate product setup execution and business continuity

  • Lead clear and timely communication of assortment strategies product updates and business priorities across cross-functional stakeholders

For assigned business areas

  • Deliver milestone presentations to executive leadership outlining merchandising strategies seasonal assortment direction and key business opportunities

  • Influence cross-functional partners through strategic recommendations business storytelling and data-driven insights

  • Perform additional duties as assigned


Health and Safety Requirement:Every employee is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership and conducting work in a safe manner. Those in a leadership role are also expected to model safe behaviors evaluate risk and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels.

Skills and Qualifications:

  • BA/BS required

  • 5 years relevant experience required

  • Strong merchandising and institutional process knowledge including assortment pricing and margin strategy development

  • Highly analytical with expertise in category performance market trends and competitive analysis

  • Proficientin Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and business systems management

  • Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail and deadline management

  • Ability to prioritize multiple projects and thrive in fast-paced evolving environments

  • Self-motivated with the ability to workwith minimal oversightand exercise sound judgment

  • Collaborative team player who works effectively with diverse personalities and cross-functional teams

  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to remain calm and professional under pressure

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present insights clearly

Priority

uses a market-based compensation approach. The anticipated starting base pay for this position is $89000.00 - $111200.00. Individual compensation may vary based on factors such as a candidates experience qualifications education geographic location skills competencies and proficiency for the role.

If you care about the outdoors joining is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan.

If your experience looks a little different from what weve identified and you think youd be great at this role wed love to learn more about you! At we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We strive to reflect this every day in our commitments to employees and partners and in our efforts to promote belonging.