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JCPenney
TREND MANAGER - Womens
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What they do
A Merchandising Manager manages the buying and stocking of goods to be re-sold to customers in a retail store, including clothing and other consumer products. Follows trends, anticipates consumer demand, directs buying and manages inventory; displays merchandise that will sell well at retail. Produces or monitors sales reports. May supervise a staff of buyers, in a larger retail store or department, or train and supervise retail sales staff.
$43,283 / year median in New Jersey
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Overview Trend Manager - Women's J.C. Penney Company, Inc. New York, NY JCPenney, one of the nation's largest apparel and home retailers, combines an expansive footprint of nearly 870 stores across the United States and Puerto Rico with a powerful e-commerce site, jcp.com, to deliver style and value for all hard-working American families. At every touchpoint, customers will discover stylish merchandise at incredible value from an extensive portfolio of private, exclusive and national brands. Reinforcing this shopping experience is the customer service and warrior spirit of approximately 98,000 associates across the globe, all driving toward the Company's mission to help customers find what they love for less time, money and effort. We're looking for motivated, talented individuals who can emerge as Warriors in our organization. The Trend Manager will report to the Trend Director and research and report on key fashion trends. The Trend Manager will manage the process of driving trend into assortments and interpret fashion trends into JCPenney lifestyle needs.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Research seasonal trend including: color, fabric, print and pattern, silhouette, and key looks.
- Works on production for seasonal trend presentation.
- Stays current on fashion trends through competitive shopping, fashion services, industry contracts, blogs, street style, etc.
- Demonstrates knowledge across Women's lifestyles and categories, including tailoring, dressy, casual and sport.
- Identifies trend and presents to manager.
- Travels domestically and internationally to find inspiration and translates information on a timely basis to present to the team.
Core Competencies & Accomplishments:
- 4-year College degree preferred.
- Prior experience in Women's trend or design required.
- 5-7 years' experience in trend and/or design.
- Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Keynote, and Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Collaborative nature with the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Ability to multi-task with effective time-management skills.
What you get:
If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays- , and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on all Catalyst Brands merchandise. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation.
- For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.