Merchandising Assistant, Maje - New York, NY

SMCP is a prominent global leader in the luxury fashion market, celebrated for its Parisian Chic ready-to-wear and accessories collections. The Merchandising Assistant supports the execution of seasonal merchandising strategies through detailed reporting, analytical insights, and cross-functional collaboration, playing a key part in driving business performance while maintaining alignment with the Maje brand vision.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain daily, weekly, and seasonal reporting to support merchandising strategies and business performance
• Analyze sales performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to inform decision-making
• Prepare recaps and insights for key milestones including Hindsight, Business Reviews, and seasonal hindsight analyses
• Support store visit preparation by compiling regional performance, best sellers, and actionable insights; complete post-visit recaps
• Assist in building and maintaining product assortments, line sheets, and product knowledge tools for internal teams and external partners
• Support pricing, promotions, and markdown execution, ensuring accuracy across all systems
• Maintain and update product databases, including attributes, pricing, and categorizations
• Process purchase orders, track deliveries, and partner with operations to resolve discrepancies or delays
• Contribute to competitive pricing analysis and market benchmarking each season
• Partner closely with Planning & Allocation to support the full product lifecycle
• Collaborate with Marketing and PR on product selections for gifting and activations
• Assist in coordinating product training materials and sessions to ensure retail teams are aligned on seasonal collections and key trends
• Build strong relationships with global and local teams, contributing to a collaborative and high-performing environment

Skills

• Bachelor's degree required; focus in Merchandising, Fashion, or Business preferred
• 0–2 years of experience in merchandising, buying, or a related field
• Strong understanding of the Maje brand identity and customer
• Highly analytical with strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP; advanced skills a plus)
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with accuracy and efficiency
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to interact across all levels
• Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with a collaborative, team-first attitude

Benefits

• Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Generous shopping discount
• Generous PTO Bank
• 12 corporate holidays with early dismissals the day before the holiday.
• 401K Savings Plan
• Culture of Engagement
• Career Growth Opportunities
• Flexible hybrid work schedule
• 4 completely remote workweeks per year.

Company Overview

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