Associate Merchant (Hybrid) (Architecture)

People are the heart of our company, and our doors are open to everyone. As a customer, as an employee – we are committed to creating an inspiring culture that is welcoming, safe and inclusive for all. Our strength in work and life comes from the combination of our experiences, backgrounds and talents. It's what we do as people that makes Lands' End a great place to shop and a great place to work.

As an Associate Merchant at Lands' End, you will be responsible for working with the team merchant to drive the apparel category through product development. Specific responsibilities include financial planning, mindful of bottom line profit and loss, development of new product, and evaluation of existing styles. You will work closely with Design, Creative, Quality, Sourcing, Marketing, Channel Merchants, Inventory and Planning, Technical Design, and Styling collaborating on product content of each catalog and product page/internet, quality, fit of styles and customer fulfillment to give our customer the best experience. You will also work closely with the international teams managing the global assortment.

You will be required to be on-site in Dodgeville, WI for 3 weeks per month (12 days -Monday-Thursday). 

Successful candidates should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• 1-3 years buying or merchandising experience either in catalog, specialty or department store environment or relevant experience in other related field (i.e. marketing, business management etc.)
• 2-3 years product development experience in apparel a plus.
• Must be a team player with the ability to effectively interact with different communication styles.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage projects from concept to completion within time constraints.
• Exceptional presentation skills
• Ability to support decisions made for your category
• Excellent analytical, decision making, multi-tasking and problem solving skills.
• Must be organized and self-motivated.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Merchandising