Associate Merchant - Apparel
We are seeking an Associate Merchant – Apparel to join the Orvis Team. This is a remote role that requires candidates within a reasonable driving distance to our headquarters in Vermont. The ideal candidate will collaborate with the Merchandising and PDD teams in curating seasonal assortments and will foster a strong, supportive, and energetic team dynamic.
Requirements
- Compiles and analyzes weekly and ad hoc selling reports to identify risks, opportunities, and emerging trends in the business
- Develops and maintains reporting tools to support weekly, seasonal, and ad-hoc business analysis
- Partners with Senior Merchants to build seasonal assortments aligned to category financial and strategic plans and analyzes sales performance, customer feedback, and market trends to inform assortment decisions
- Manages SKU creation and product lifecycle within Orvis product systems, ensuring accuracy and on-time execution
- Coordinates with cross-functional teams (Design, Product Development, Sourcing, Planning, Marketing, and Digital) to bring product to market seamlessly
- Supports PDP creation by providing product details, coordinating samples for photography, and aligning on digital merchandising strategy
- Manages samples and ensures product readiness for key milestones, including line reviews, photoshoots, and go-to-market deadlines
- Assists in vendor communication and supports assortment execution with external partners
- Monitors the competitive landscape to identify trends and opportunities
- Supports in building clear, compelling presentations for leadership and key milestone meetings
- Adheres to seasonal product creation and commercialization timelines and deliverables
- Demonstrates agility in a fast-paced, evolving, and cross-functionally remote retail environment while contributing to a collaborative, high-performing team culture
Benefits
- Competitive compensation commensurate with scope of responsibilities and experience required
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, 401K, generous associate discounts, and other excellent benefits