Brand Overview:

At maurices, we’re all about feel-good fashion for real life. We’re committed to our service with style promise and to offering affordable fashion that takes women from workday to weekend—and all of life’s adventures in between. With inclusive sizing from 0–24, maurices is known for versatile styles across key categories like denim, dresses, tops, and more. We’ve been doing this since 1931, and today you’ll find us in over 800 communities across North America and online at maurices.com. At maurices, it’s more than clothes - it’s where fun, friendship and fashion come together! We believe in putting People First — and that starts with you. We’re a collaborative team that leads with kindness, values authenticity, stays curious, and moves with agility. We work smart, have fun, and support one another in a generously flexible environment that empowers you to thrive both personally and professionally. We’re headquartered in the heart of Duluth, Minnesota overlooking the beautiful shores of Lake Superior. Our original hometown offers the perfect blend of natural beauty, four-season adventure, and a vibrant college town atmosphere.

Position Overview:

Role Purpose:

The Assistant Merchant is responsible for the execution of our merchandise strategy and product assortments which align with the sales and margin objectives of the company. This role works closely with a Merchant, Sr Merchant, or Associate Merchant, and generally supports 1-2 categories. 

 Key Responsibilities:

Business & Strategy  

• Understands overall objectives of the department.   
• Demonstrates initiative, agility, and willingness to do what is right/best.   
• Effectively reports current business results and connects current results with future plans 
• Actively participates in continuous learning about the competition and customer and can relate findings to the business 
• Assists merchant in committed and open to buy (OTB) management 

Product

• Assists in building of line plan and assortment.   
• Works with cross-functional teams to bring product strategy to life in all channels of business.  
• Responsible for milestone meeting preparation materials  
• Audit the site to ensure all content is correct & accurately depicted to the customer  
• Understands the PLC and participates in the deliverables 

Collaboration

• Works with cross-functional partners in product management & sourcing, planning, allocation, & visual to execute department strategy, capitalize on business, and solve problems 
• Works closely with a merchandise coordinator on data entry and product information to ensure accuracy for associate/customer facing materials in all channels and accuracy of reporting 
• Exhibits company values which includes people first; being kind, authentic, curious, and agile; working smart & having fun. 
  
  

 Education/Skills and Experience Requirements:

Education:  

• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in business, retail merchandising, or fashion merchandising (relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree)

Experience:  

• 1+ years in Merchandise Coordinator role or other directly relevant experience
• Retail experience preferred

 Skills/Traits/Personal Characteristics:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Persistent curiosity to learn & understand beyond what is explicitly directed
• Attention to detail; this role requires someone who operates with a high level of accuracy
• Proficient in conflict management and problem solving
• Intimate understanding of competition, target customer, and brand specific fashion trends  
• Ability to innovate change through visionary thinking 
• Flexibility and resiliency; comfortable working in “grey areas” that are constantly changing 
• Entrepreneurial spirit with strong analytical, decision-making, and organizational skills
• Adapts to a fast-paced environment where communication is key

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Pay Range:

This position is eligible for an annual incentive compensation based on company performance.

How We Work: Our Smart Work program pairs the best of in‑person collaboration with the flexibility to work remotely, guided by business needs and the nature of each role. Corporate associates work at least three days a week in our offices, with teams setting core days to brainstorm, build relationships, and move work forward. The goal is simple: help you do your best work, stay connected to your team, and maintain healthy work‑life balance.

What We Offer: We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance. Full-time associates are eligible for a suite of benefits. Choice of three medical plans, including a PPO plan or High-Deductible plans. High-Deductible plans offer the option of a Health Savings Account, with employer contribution.

Additional benefits include Dental, and Vision coverage, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity coverage, Voluntary Life, Spouse, and Child Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability coverage. maurices provides, at no cost to our associates, Basic Life Insurance and Short-Term Disability coverage, access to our Wellbeing platform with Personify Health, and an Employee Assistance Program available for associates and their families. After 6 months of employment, you may be eligible for our 401(k), which offers an immediately vested Safe Harbor matching contribution. maurices supports continued education with our Tuition Assistance program, available after 1 year of employment.

Associates also have access to PTO benefits, including vacation (with accrual or flexible options based on role), annual sick time awards, holiday pay, and two weeks of New Parent Leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement. We offer continuous opportunities for learning, connection building through Associate Resource Groups and for our Duluth based associates, free access to a state-of-the-art onsite Fitness Facility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is committed to hiring and developing the most qualified people at all levels. It is our policy in all personnel actions to ensure that all associates and potential associates are evaluated on the basis of qualifications and ability without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability that can reasonably be accommodated without undue hardship, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected classification under federal, state, or local law. We do not discriminate in any of our employment policies and practices. All associates are expected to follow these principles in all relationships with other associates, applicants, or others with whom we do business.