Brand Specialist - Fine Jewelry (Hybrid) at Belk in New York, NY

The Brand Specialist - Fine Jewelry drives sales and profit through analysis of business for all channels in the organization, inclusive of brick & mortar as well as eCommerce business in partnership with key fine jewelry partners. The Brand Specialist - Fine Jewelry works closely with all cross-functional partners and vendors to ensure success and the best customer experience.

Essential Functions: Order Entry and Maintenance

• Set up and attribute all new Styles
• Key PO’s, Maintain PO and adjust ship dates
• Maintain accurate PO Log, communicate weekly with vendor to track shipping
• Set up and maintain all SSD groups

Marketing

• Develop marketing strategy with the buyer and vendor and choose featured product
• Request and track samples from vendor

Pricing

• Accurate entry of Weekly Promotional Pricing, Effy Icon Pricing and monthly permanent markdowns
• Develop the promotional strategy in partnership with buyer, planner and vendor
• Review and assess aged product and slow sellers and create an exit strategy based on findings, in partnership with buyer, planner and vendor

Business Analysis

• Perform Analysis on the business performance and provide Business Recaps/Reviews: Weekly report out on KPI’s to identify wins and opportunities
• Track and create action plans in response to key strategy performance to achieve stretch plans
• Assess and respond to customer/store feedback in a timely and efficient manner
• Special projects and other duties as assigned

Trunk Shows

• Determine truck show opportunities and schedule with the vendors and store teams
• Partner on the events to meet the store business goals along meeting trunk show volume and productivity expectations

Visual

• Partners with the buyer to create the visual strategy and communicate the vision to the Belk Visual team and Vendors to ensure all product is properly merchandised and stores have accurate direction

Requires designated hybrid in-office work schedule

Education:

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent years of experience

Work Experience:

• Demonstrated experience using merchandising systems required
• Corporate buying office experience OR internal Retail Development Program OR relative wholesale experience (e.g. account executive, sales assistant, retail planner) required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Performs retail math calculations and utilizes formulas for analysis, pricing, and marketing activities
• Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills to present in a professional manner and to communicate with all merchandising levels, stores, and vendors
• Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams and work in a team environment
• Capable of shifting to different projects as priorities change
• Successfully navigates ambiguity and drives business results regardless of obstacles
• Ability to use corporate retail merchandising systems to support buying activities
• Demonstrated ability to develop recommendations based on trends and data analysis
• Ability to identify market trends and color concepts

Pay Range $50,000 - $75,000

Reflected is the base pay range offered for this position. Pay may vary depending on factors including but not limited to achievements, skills, experience, or work location. The range listed is just one component of the compensation package offered to candidates.

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