Job Description

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.

Assists Merchant in developing and executing the product line. Transfers the product assortment from design status thru purchase order readiness thru a variety of systems and merchandising tools. Manages assortment tracking and product information accuracy. Liaisons with counterparts in Inventory Management, Product Development, Sourcing, Design, and Marketing to ensure alignment and keep interdepartmental functions appropriately informed of product status. Participates in weekly sales and hindsight discussions to understand what the customer liked and disliked to help make future assortment decisions.

• Performs sales analysis to guide departmental and product decisions
• Manages monthly views of the department for distribution throughout the organization
• Is responsible for product information accuracy and history within the merchandising tools: Assortments, PLM, EDW, etc.
• Works in conjunction with Merchant to create and maintain assortment plans by department which are utilized by cross functional partners to communicate seasonal assortments
• Maintains competitive analysis and presents quarterly competitive findings from store visits to management
• Full knowledge of assortment: Works with the sample coordinators, ensures sample availability for all key meetings, photo shoots, floor reviews, etc; Presents assortments to visual merchandising team for Blue-printing process
• Drives copy process with Marketing counterparts to ensure accurate information is communicated via copy fact sheets and manuscript proofs
• Maintains change forms throughout the merchandising process to communicate changes to organization

Benefits, Tailored for You.

• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match and tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, vision, company paid LTD/STD, and generous amount of paid time off.
• Generous associate discount; group discounts on auto, pet and homeowner insurance.
• Discount Marketplace for travel, consumer products, food, auto buying, etc.
• Associate resource groups.

• Exceptional communication skills (written and oral)
• Strong prioritizing, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented and highly organized
• Demonstrate a strong sense of fashion with an understanding of current and upcoming trends relevant to the customer
• Basic understanding of retail math
• Proficient in Excel

Physical Requirements:

• Periods of time sitting and standing, working at a desk and on a computer.
• Ability to communicate information and observe details at close range.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required

Education & Experience

• Bachelors Degree
• 1+ years of Retail merchandising or apparel Retail experience

At J.Jill, we believe our associates should be seen, valued, and celebrated. We support the advancement of our associates by harnessing their unique contributions to grow and improve, and our success is guided by a culture that values keeping it simple and making it matter. 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.

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