Merchandising Strategy Associate

About the Role

As a Merchandise Strategy Associate you will tackle challenging business problems, drive change and innovation within the organization, and work alongside and learn from the exceptionally talented individuals and teams at Stitch Fix. You will be exposed to all areas of the business and be relied upon to provide a holistic perspective and manage cross-functional projects primarily related to pricing, promotions, incentives, and loyalty. You will report to a Senior Strategy Manager and work closely with Merchandising, Finance, Marketing, Data Science and Product leadership to create a strategic vision and drive supporting activities to completion.

You're excited about this opportunity because you will…

• Work closely with cross functional partners from all areas of the business to drive critical strategic and operational merchandising initiatives
• Synthesize analysis into practical business strategies and communicate to senior leadership and cross functional partners
• Design and execute analyses to test hypotheses and synthesize results into practical solutions and business strategies
• Support the execution and implementation of your recommendations and drive measurable impact to the business
• Build frameworks to facilitate analysis and develop practical solutions to complex problems
• Develop strategic framework to evaluate pricing, promotions, incentives, or loyalty opportunities; perform due diligence and financial analysis to support decisions, and present final recommendations to our management team

We’re excited about you because…

• You have at least 2-3 years of experience in strategy, pricing, promotions, loyalty, consulting or merchandising related functions
• You have a Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, finance, economics or related field (preferred) 
• You have a proven ability to take a structured and data driven approach to solving complex business problems
• You are a self-starter who can work cross-functionally and independently with minimal supervision
• Cross-functional communication comes naturally to you while solving problems and addressing roadblocks
• You have extremely strong written and oral communication skills, with proven experience working directly with senior leadership teams
• You are an expert in Powerpoint, Excel, and Word; bonus points if you have experience with SQL, Looker, or Tableau / Power BI
• You are focused, organized, and results driven
• You have a strong interest and passion for retail and ecommerce industry
• Above all else you are bright, kind, and motivated by challenge

Why you'll love working at Stitch Fix...

• We are a group of bright, kind people who are motivated by challenge. We value integrity, innovation and trust. You’ll bring these characteristics to life in everything you do at Stitch Fix.
• We cultivate a community of diverse perspectives— all voices are heard and valued.
• We are an innovative company and leverage our strengths in fashion and tech to disrupt the future of retail. 
• We win as a team, commit to our work, and celebrate grit together because we value strong relationships.
• We boldly create the future while keeping equity and sustainability at the center of all that we do. 
• We are the owners of our work and are energized by solving problems through a growth mindset lens. We think broadly and creatively through every situation to create meaningful impact.
• We offer comprehensive compensation packages and inclusive health and wellness benefits.