Founded in 1878, Caleres, originally known as Brown Shoe Company, is a global footwear company comprised of some of the world's most loved brands including Franco Sarto, Famous Footwear, Sam Edelman, Naturalizer, Dr. Scholl's, and Allen Edmonds and many more. Caleres' legacy includes 145+ years of craftsmanship, a passion for fit with a mission to inspire people to feel great...feet first.

Join our dynamic and thriving footwear company as an Account Merchant in St. Louis, MO where you'll have the opportunity to make an impact and shape the future of our renowned brands. If you have a passion for fashion, eager to learn and have an eye for detail, this is the perfect role for you! As a member of our team, you'll be part of a company that values results, caring and learning.

What will you be doing?

• Brand and Buying strategy: Perform on-going analysis of current business and drives the appropriate strategies and tactics in response to and ensures in-season changes that support the retail sales and inventory trends. Create the line plan within the financial targets and curate an assortment that is highly consumer and brand relevant.
• Forecast: Forecast and maximize key item replenishment and fashion inventory considering localization needs, brand marketing styles, and in-season market trends. Oversee the OTB (Open to Buy) and financial productivity by managing the inventory flow and markdowns resulting in positive margin performance for natural profitability.
• Product management: Manage sell-through at retail to improve brand demand as well as deliver increased retailer gross margins. Forecast returns, allowances, and advertising funding, as needed.
• Manage: Direct the Associate Merchant to ensure assortment breadth, depth and flow support the product vision. Oversee that all forecasts, orders, and MD are keyed into the system. Train the Caleres Brand Ambassador on the respective brand vision and seasonal directives.
• Collaborate: Build trust with leadership, your peers and within your team communicating the vision and direction needed to gain buy-in and achieve strategic objectives. Strategically travel stores and shop the marketplace to fully understand brand positioning and assortment opportunities while sharing learnings through structured communication.

Perks you will enjoy!

• Our Shoe Discounts: No matter your style, we've got your perfect fit covered with a 30% Associate Discount across Famous Footwear and Caleres brands
• Benefits that Start Day One: To learn more details about our total rewards including health benefits and PTO, visit yourcaleres.com
• Get Paid When You Want: Access your money as you earn it and request your earnings before payday
• Mental Wellness: Your mental health is important to us, and we offer free, 24/7 confidential support and resources through CompPsych EAP for eligible associates
• Relaxed Dress Code: At Caleres, we believe that the right shoes can take you anywhere, and your authentic self is always in style. Feel free to leave your professional attire in the back of your closet!
• Site Perks: Full access to our onsite gym, Starbucks, Grab and Go Market, and free parking located in the convenient area of downtown Clayton, MO

Qualifications that make you the perfect fit!

• Bachelor's degree in related field
• 5+ years of total Retail/ Wholesale experience
• Ability to set strategy, manage OTB and prioritize tasks
• Management experience
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills and are comfortable in understanding complex financial data to develop assumptions and support conclusions
• Adept with Microsoft Office products, specifically excel (formulas, v-lookup, etc) and power point
• 20-30% Travel

Caleres is an Equal Opportunity Employer by choice. We believe our company should be as diverse as the consumers we serve. We seek and engage talented individuals from all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, lifestyles, and belief systems.

Caleres is invested in our Associates. We regularly review our pay matrices and update appropriately based on need. Starting pay is determined by several factors, including relevant skills, qualifications, and experience. The actual pay will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Please visit yourcaleres.com to review all associated benefits.