Assistant Merchant - Brand Partnerships at Bath & Body… · Reynoldsb…

At Bath & Body Works, we believe everybody deserves to feel good. When you join us, you're part of more than an iconic fragrance and personal care brand — you become part of Gingham Nation, where people are at the center of everything we do.

We believe great associate experiences create great consumer experiences. When our associates feel supported, inspired and empowered, consumers feel it. Whether you're starting your career or building your next chapter, we invest in your growth so you can learn, lead and help create feel good moments every day.

The Assistant Merchant is responsible for supporting the execution of channel-specific assortment strategies, maintaining product roadmaps and buy calendars, coordinating key milestones, and cascading information to cross-functional teams for Expanded Distribution channels, including ULTA, Amazon, College Bookstores, and emerging retail partnerships. They will assist in the delivery of sales and profit growth by helping manage the execution of retailer-specific assortments, coordinating product launches, maintaining accurate merchandising documentation, and ensuring alignment across multiple teams and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist Senior/Merchant on growth-driving brand strategy, channel-specific assortment and planning, competitive patterning, performance analysis and hind-sighting. • Assist the creation of internal presentations to executives and cross-functional teams, from concept brainstorming to drafting documents to preparing meeting materials and supporting retailer-facing assortment reviews and presentations. • Responsible for maintaining accurate channel-specific assortment roadmaps, buy calendars, and product launch timelines. Leverage core Merchant documents, seasonal line plans, and assortment updates to ensure alignment across Expanded Distribution channels and communicate changes to cross-functional partners. • Support the accuracy and maintenance of channel-specific assortment documentation, including product information, launch timing, and assortment changes. • Collaborate with Commercialization Services and cross-functional partners to monitor timelines, anticipate / communicate issues and drive deliverable dates on time across multiple retail channels. • Supports the Merchant in developing channel-specific assortment plans that align with brand priorities, retailer strategies, and business objectives. • Analyze data in weekly business meetings to share result driving insights, customer feedback, and channel-specific assortment and merchandising opportunities. • Assist in meeting preparation, sample management, report evaluation and analysis. Assistant merchants are expected to share their POV and recommendations based on current results, category/ brand and channel strategy. • Research Retailer Partners understanding their strategies on assortment, pricing, and promotion. • Research the competition: understanding other retailer’s assortment, pricing and promotional strategy. • Maintain and manage multiple channel-specific product roadmaps and buy calendars, ensuring alignment with core Merchant documentation, assortment updates, and key business milestones. • Coordinate the organization, shipment, and transportation of product samples between the company's two distribution centers, corporate offices, and other designated locations to support retailer meetings, assortment reviews, and key initiatives. • Manage multiple projects, competing priorities, and cross-functional timelines simultaneously, proactively tracking deliverables, identifying risks, and communicating updates to ensure timely execution. • Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships, serving as a key point of coordination across Merchandising, Sales, Planning, Supply Chain, and other business partners to support successful channel execution. • Support the development and maintenance of processes, tools, and tracking documents to improve communication, organization, and operational efficiency across Expanded Distribution channels.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related work experience in brand development, merchandise buying and/or retail management. • An eye for business with analytical and retail math skills. • Demonstrate a passion for product and customer satisfaction. • Be a self-starter and work independently producing accurate work. • Ability to influence and lead through challenges, problem-solve and build a cohesive team. • Exceptional ability to enhance cooperative working relationships. • Able to multi-task and prioritize with a strong sense of urgency and ability to handle the stress that comes with working in a change-agile work environment. • Comfortable with some level of ambiguity and sudden shifts in strategies and execution. • Able to sell-in. Work with Sales team and Merchant to present assortments and promotions to retail partners. • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to maintain accuracy across multiple assortment plans, roadmaps, and timelines. • Strong project management skills with the ability to proactively manage deadlines, coordinate stakeholders, and drive accountability for deliverables. • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to navigate multiple teams and competing business priorities. • Comfortable coordinating sample logistics, including inventory organization, shipping, and transportation between locations. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) with experience using Centric PLM for data entry, project tracking, product information, and merchandising documentation.

Education

• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience.

Core Competencies

• Drives Results
• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Decision Making
• Nimble Learning

Benefits

Feeling good starts with you. We invest in benefits that support your well-being, growth and future, helping you thrive as a creator of feel good — every day. Benefits for eligible associates include:

• Robust medical, dental, vision and pharmacy coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
• No-cost mental health and well-being support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k) with company match and Associate Stock Purchase Program with discount.
• Opportunity for paid time off, paid parental leave and access to family building benefits.
• Home, auto and pet insurance and a company-provided Care.com subscription.
• Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education.
• Enjoy complimentary products and a 40% merchandise discount so you can experience and share the brand you love.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with arrest records, conviction records, or other criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of any applicable state and local laws. Please see links: Los Angeles Fair Chance In Hiring Ordinance, Philadelphia Fair Chance Law, San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Washington Fair Chance Act Guide

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