Associate Merchant

At J.Jill, we’re redefining what it means to dress and live with ease. As a women-led, Boston-based lifestyle brand with 200+ stores nationwide, we design thoughtful, inspired apparel and accessories that celebrate the totality of all women. We’re entering an exciting chapter of growth — expanding our footprint, reaching new customers, and deepening long-standing relationships. We're seeking bold thinkers and doers to join us. With competitive pay and benefits, a supportive culture, and the chance to make a real impact, this is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to bring our ethos keep it simple, make it matter to life in new and inspiring ways.

As an Associate Merchant, you will partner with a Merchant in all aspects of developing a customer-focused product assortment to deliver on J.Jill's financial goals. As a category driver, you will manage the product assortment from design concept through customer-facing readiness utilizing our merchandising tool system. Communication skills are essential, as the Associate Merchant shares the assortment with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of product status and key initiatives. You'll also drive the business through in-season management, assessment and reaction to current trends.

• Supports/Partners with Merchant in development of merchandise framework, as well as editing and adopting the line to meet strategic business needs.
• Creates and maintains seasonal assortments ensuring product information accuracy.  Shares with cross functional partners and communicates changes throughout he merchandising process.
• Partners with Merchandise Planning on development of strategies that support business objectives.  Ranks product and assigns quantities in collaboration with Merchandise Planning.
• Establishes retail pricing and mark-up targets to meet financial goals.  Ensures price-value relationship is in line with customer expectations.
• Contributes to seasonal hindsights, interprets results, and synthesizes learnings into actionable business strategies.
• Assists in pulling weekly sales results and preparing for business reviews with management and cross functional teams.  Contributes to identifying and communicating what is working and what is not.
• Partners with Visual and Creative Merchandising teams to ensure proper presentation and space allocation of product to drive financial results.
• Regularly conducts competitive analysis to build awareness of  the competitive landscape and shares relevant recommendations.
• Collects and interprets customer feedback from frequent J. Jill store visits, communication with field team, and analysis of online reviews.  Shares insights with product partners and aligns team on necessary next steps.
• Uses J.Jill brand filter in all decision making.

Benefits, Tailored for You.

• Flexible hybrid work arrangements with three days in our Quincy office
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match and tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, company paid LTD/STD, and generous amount of paid time off
• Office includes amenities such as a café, fitness center, free parking and Red Line shuttle
• Generous associate discount; group discounts on auto, pet and homeowner insurance
• Discount Marketplace for travel, consumer products, food, auto buying, etc.
• Associate resource groups

• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• Exceptional communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to facilitate group discussion for maximum idea generation and problem solving.
• Proficient in Excel, including ability to build and manipulate pivot tables, write formulas, create charts/graphs, etc.
• Understanding of retail math
• Demonstrates a strong sense of fashion with an understanding of current and upcoming trends relevant to the customer

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors Degree
• 3+ years of related experience
• Retail merchandising or apparel Retail experience, or internship experience for college

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.

J.Jill is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at J.Jill are based solely upon business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status.  J.Jill provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals, in accordance with applicable laws.  If you need to inquire about an accommodation to assist with completing the application process, please email Talent.Acquisition@jjill.com