Analyst - Pricing & Promotions

About us

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

About the role

The Pricing & Promotions Analyst is responsible for the functional delivery, communication and management of the process supporting promotions, POS pricing and systematic execution of markdowns for the Outlet channel. This role will be responsible for ensuring accuracy of promotion execution while working closely with all cross-functional teams—ultimately assuming responsibility for the Outlet channel. This role will support the Sr. Analyst with business tasks as needed.

The impact you can have

·   Support the business with coordination and execution of deals and promotions in pricing system.

·   Responsible for all CFT communication and materials needed for timely execution.

·   Independently own the outlet hardmark process and coordinate with business teams to ensure deliverables are executed in a timely manner.

·   Manage creation of cross channel markdown and POS picture books for the business as needed.

·   Maintain the promotions and barcodes report for all channels

·   Create barcodes for in-store and marketing promotions.

·   Serve as the pricing system expert and advise the business teams on best execution process.

·   Partner with Store Operations team in response to business critical promotional or pricing errors in stores.

·   Assist the Sr. Analyst with business tasks as needed.

·   Complete special projects assigned by the Manager.

You'll bring to the role

·   Bachelor’s degree or equivalent business experience required

·   1-2 years of experience preferred in retail, planning, allocation, or systems support

·   Functional understanding of retail/vertical retail business processes

·   Demonstrates strong listening, written and oral communication skills

·   Ability to think objectively and interpret meaningful themes from quantitative and qualitative data

·   Ability to use logic to solve problems

·   Able to present ideas and direction clearly to others

·   Able to build strong relationships with a diverse group of business partners

·   Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required

·   Experience with or a strong ability to learn reporting/data warehousing tools preferred

·   Possess strong organizational and time management skills

·   Possess a strong sense of urgency and a high level of attention to detail

·   Must be disciplined and able to work under pressure while being flexible and able to adapt

Benefits

·   You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.

·   Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.

·   A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.*

·   Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K).*

·   Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

·   Time off – paid time off & holidays.*

·   The target salary range for this role is: $50,000 - $60,000

·   Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

·   Hybrid: This position works in a hybrid model, with 4 days per week worked in the Hingham, MA office.

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

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Location:

Corporate Office-Talbots-Hingham, MA 02043

Position Type:

Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.