Boutique Merchandising Manager

4835 LBJ Fwy

STE 850, Dallas, Texas 75244Corporate

The Boutique Merchandising Manager is responsible for product selections for our boutique categories of business for AEG Vision retail practices. They also develop and maintain merchandise assortment plans ensuring that the right product is available in the right stores at the right time of the year. The Buyer works with suppliers regarding product, price cost of goods and payment terms. This position has direct P&L responsibility and works in tandem with the Director of Merchandising to ensure set goals and objectives of the organization and merchandising department are met

• Develops and maintains merchandise assortments in our Boutique/Luxury categories that properly fills the needs of each business and each store to help achieve outstanding sales and EBITDA.

• Key Subject Matter Expert with the Acuity Logic System

• Assists with special needs of boutique locations as needed

• Manages vendor relationships and treats each in a fair and businesslike manner while achieving the right results for the company.

• Negotiates optimal cost of goods of all merchandise purchased for sale in our stores while creating a "win/win" relationship with merchandise suppliers.

• Works with marketing to roll out any specialty programs, contests and POP for our higher end locations.

• Works cooperatively with RVP's and field organization to develop the right selling strategies of our boutique and luxury categories.

• Analyzes data and provide insights and recommendations to CMO and Director of Merch in order to grow the business and ensure the correct assortment mix is in place.

• Always is aware of and stays on top of fashion and vision correction trends in the optical industry.

Should be the leader in the company in these areas of the business

• College Degree is preferred and/or a strong track record of achievement in retail product merchandising over a period of 6 or more years.

• Optical retail experience is preferred.

• Boutique Luxury buying experience preferred.

• Must have the ability to travel to newly acquired locations as needed.

• Has a track record of being analytical, technical and system savvy and have strong Excel skills

• Must understand the critical nature of how retail assortments can impact a store's ability to drive positive sales and have a proven track record of same.

• Must have a demonstrated awareness and track record of understanding how merchandising, product assortments and field management all work together cohesively.

• Ability to work independently and to manage multiple tasks at a time.

• Entrepreneurial mindset a must.

Full-timeHybridBenefits: 401(k) with Match, Medical/Dental/Life/STD/LTD, Vision Service Plan, Employee Vision Discount, Program HSA/FSA, PTO, Paid Holidays Benefits applicable to Full Time Employment only