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We are seeking an Assistant Merchant – Dog & Gift to join the Orvis Team! This is a remote position. There may be potential for travel in the future.

We are seeking an Assistant Merchant for our Dog & Gift division who strives to enable our customers to connect with the adventure and wonder in the natural world. The ideal candidate will collaborate, assist, and support the Merchant team in curating seasonal assortments and will foster a strong, supportive, and energetic team dynamic. Success will be measured in the category’s ability to meet the sales and profit goals, as well as the individual’s ability to contribute and execute to the category vision, facilitate cross-functional partnerships, prioritize organization, and meet deadlines. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in developing a career in the merchandising field.

For more than 165 years the Orvis name has stood for outdoor traditions, quality, and customer satisfaction. At Orvis, we do not sell what we, ourselves, would not be proud to own or give as a gift. Our associates deserve to be proud of our service and our products, and we rely on every associate to apply our “pride of ownership” credo to drive our quality. “Good enough” is not our standard. We need to strive for perfection in our products and customer service, to propel our growth and the pride that will fuel our team.

Position Interfaces:

This position reports to the Senior Merchant, Dog & Gift. The Assistant Merchant will assist with functions that support the Dog & Gift categories across Planning & Allocation, Product Development & Design, Marketing, Creative, and Customer Service.

Responsibilities:
• Compiles selling reports and completes business analysis on a weekly basis to identify risks/opportunities based on current trend and competitive landscape, as well as ad-hoc for specific projects.
• Partners with Senior Merchant to build seasonal assortment with alignment to category financial and strategic plans.
• Provides all necessary information to the web team for PDP creation; requests samples for photography, compiles product details for copy, and communicates digital merchandising strategy.
• Assists in managing assortment selection, communication, and product information with outside vendors.
• Strives to maintain a cohesive team environment that promotes high morale, performance standards, and attainment of goals.
• Surveys the competitive landscape, with developing ability to identify market trends.

Competencies and Requirements:
• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail and strong follow-up.
• Passionate about product with a strong appreciation for design, especially within the home, dog, and gift landscape; eager to contribute fresh ideas for new product development in these areas.
• Ability to understand the importance of data and look for ways to harness its powers in day-to-day decision making.
• Effective communicator with ability to convey a point of view.
• Objective problem-solver with an analytical approach that prioritizes the needs of the business.
• Ability to be flexible and agile; comfortable with change.
• Experience in a retail environment, specifically focused on merchandising.
• Experience managing projects, including complex and cross-functional projects.
• Results oriented; strong business and financial acumen; self-starter.
• Ability to effectively build relationships with other functional areas in the organization.
• Clearly understands and anticipates needs of customer, business & team.
• Goes one step further than what is asked to create next level solutions.
• Ability to anticipate and meet deadlines and work on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Competent, reliable & efficient.
• A four-year College degree, preferably in related business field such as Fashion Design and Merchandising.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite and Excel; experience with Smartsheet a plus.
• Alignment with the company core values.
• Dog ownership a plus.

Orvis Company associates take pride in our world-class service and products, treating customers, vendor partners, and each other with integrity and mutual respect. We work in a supportive, team-oriented environment, focusing on performance, continuous improvement, and exceeding our customers’ expectations – both internal and external. The Orvis Company and our associates are committed to giving back to our communities and protecting nature.

About Orvis:

In 1856, Charles Orvis founded the Orvis Company in Manchester, Vermont, offering the finest fly fishing equipment, and priding himself on customer satisfaction and service. Today, along with our world famous fly-fishing gear, Orvis offers distinctive clothing, home furnishings, gifts, and dog products. Each item is rooted in our heritage of authenticity and the outdoors, and is backed with a no-questions-asked guarantee. With our flagship retail store located in the same Vermont village as the original store since 1856, we offer experience and knowledge that no other retail company can. Each day we strive to apply what we know and learn to bring our customers even better service and products tomorrow.

Orvis is headquartered in beautiful Southwestern Vermont with operations in Roanoke, Virginia and the U.K. We firmly believe that the only way for Orvis to achieve its vision to be the most respected lifestyle brand in America, is to have a company culture that is supportive and inspiring to the individuals that will get us there.

Orvis offers competitive compensation commensurate with scope of responsibilities and experience required; plus a comprehensive benefits package including medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, 401K, generous associate discounts, and other excellent benefits.

To learn more and connect with Orvis, please visit us online www.orvis.com.

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