Freelance Merchant at Atrium
New York, NY
About the Job
About Atrium:
What you do matters. As a people-centric organization, we foster an environment of collaboration, high performance, and innovation where your talents are valued, and your achievements are celebrated. Join us and become part of an inclusive team.
Client Overview:
Join a company that values innovation, creativity, and collaboration, with a focus on elevating brand identity and providing exceptional experiences across both digital and physical channels. Known for its commitment to sustainability and quality, this brand continuously pushes boundaries in the fashion and retail landscape. They are looking to add a Freelance Merchant to their team.
Salary/Hourly Rate:
$45/hr – $55/hr
Position Overview:
In this Freelance Merchant role, you will lead a cross-functional team to drive product innovation, sales growth, and profitability through the development of trend-right and brand-aligned assortments. This Freelance Merchant role involves strategizing and executing product visions, managing business plans, and responding swiftly to market trends to deliver exceptional results.
Responsibilities of the Freelance Merchant:
- Develop and execute a strategic product vision and business plan, collaborating with cross-functional partners including design, planning, and international merchandising teams.
- Interpret and forecast fashion trends in alignment with customer needs, driving innovation in product assortments.
- Monitor and analyze the competitive landscape across both physical and digital markets to inform strategic decisions.
- Partner with planning teams to establish and manage seasonal strategies for sales, inventory, markdowns, and growth opportunities.
- Analyze in-season performance to identify opportunities for improvement in sales and margins, making agile adjustments as necessary.
- Implement and oversee a robust test-and-react strategy across all channels.
Qualifications for the Freelance Merchant:
- 5+ years of buying experience in a specialty retail environment.
- 5+ years of experience in a leadership role, with a proven ability to manage and inspire cross-functional teams.
- Strong analytical, trend forecasting, and strategic decision-making skills.
Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or a related field is required.
Benefits:
- Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).
As a woman-owned firm, we value diversity. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), age, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Candidates who apply for roles through the Atrium website will be added to our candidate pool and may be considered for additional roles of a similar title. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
EOE/M/F/D/V/SO
