Description About Merchant in

Training:

The VS&Co. Merchant in Training Program is a unique and tailored initiative rooted in the real time pace and rigor of the evolving brand transformation. With support in hiring from the Executive Leadership team combined with exposure opportunities throughout the training journey, this program enables an internal growth path for new incoming MIT trainees, as well as demonstrates an inclusive culture of development VS is striving for. The MIT program is designed to develop trainees to step into Assistant Merchant roles and grow into the next generation of leaders at Victoria's Secret & Co. We are looking for recent graduates or individuals within the first few years of their careers who are driven, product and consumer focused, analytical and strategic, curious, and demonstrate natural leadership potential. Desire and passion to start a career in a creative, fast paced, transformative retail environment is critical to success. Placement into an Assistant Merchant role is contingent on successful completion of the training program.

Program Highlights:

Combination of classroom sessions and on-the-job training best aligned to the product life cycle calendar Coach / Mentor relationship to guide learning and performance objectives Mock meetings and presentation opportunities with senior leaders A collaborative and inclusive training experience with a cohort of other trainees Arranged corporate community building social moments - critical in transitioning to a new city (NYC or Columbus) Holistic training experience geared towards a successful career in Merchandising

•These training opportunities have potential to be based in our corporate offices in Columbus, Ohio and New York, NY.

•What Will You Be Doing as a Trainee Learn and support merchandising go-to-market process by partnering cross-functionally with key teams in merchandising, planning, design, and marketing. Develop foundational merchandising skills through exposure to seasonal line planning, assortment building, and business strategy. Gain hands on experience using merchandising systems and tools to manage product and sales data. Participate in analyzing sales, market trends, and customer insights to inform future product decisions. Support the execution of product strategies across multiple categories, balancing both the creative and analytical aspects of merchandising. Engage in market research, competitive analysis, and (when permitted) travel for trend inspiration and product performance insights. Click here for benefit details related to this position.