Job Title: Senior Merchandiser– Men’s Sportswear & Denim (Off-Price & Clubs)
Brands: Lucky Brand & Aeropostale

Position Overview
Catalyst Brands is seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Merchandiser to lead the Men’s business across the Off-Price and Clubs channel. This role is responsible for building compelling assortments, driving seasonal strategies, and maximizing business performance through strong analytical and cross-functional leadership. The ideal candidate brings sharp commercial instincts, deep product expertise, and strong business acumen to effectively balance brand vision with channel-specific needs.

Key Responsibilities

Merchandising Strategy & Assortment Planning

• Develop and execute seasonal assortment strategies tailored to Off-Price and Clubs accounts, ensuring alignment with brand positioning, account needs, pricing architecture, and margin targets
• Analyze historical performance, market trends, and account insights to inform line architecture and product decisions
• Manage timelines and ensure on-time delivery of key milestones and market tools

Product Development & Execution

• Partner closely with Design and Sourcing teams to bring concepts to market that meet cost, quality, and timeline expectations
• Translate customer and channel needs into clear product briefs and development direction
• Ensure product assortments are commercially viable while maintaining brand integrity

Channel & Account Focus

• Understand the nuances of each retailer and tailor assortments accordingly
• Collaborate with Sales to support seasonal markets, presentations and line reviews
• Identify opportunities to expand categories, increase penetration, and drive growth within the Value channel

Analytics & Reporting

• Leverage advanced Excel skills to analyze sales and performance data
• Use data-driven insights to influence decision-making and optimize future assortments

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Partner with Sales, Planning, Design, and Sourcing teams to ensure alignment and execution of business strategies
• Lead and influence cross-functional teams to deliver against deadlines and financial targets
• Mentor and develop junior merchandising team members, fostering a high-performing team environment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of merchandising experience in apparel, including at least 2 years of management experience
• Experience working within Off-Price and/or Clubs channels (e.g., Costco, Sam’s Club, mass retailers)
• Proven expertise in assortment building and line planning
• Strong understanding of product development processes and timelines
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable strategies
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Highly collaborative with the ability to influence across functions

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking with strong business and financial acumen
• Product-focused with a keen eye for trend and value
• Detail-oriented and highly organized
• Results-driven with a sense of urgency
• Adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment