Company Description
Pistola is a premium denim label, offering contemporary ready-to-wear collections for the
modern woman. The brand skillfully combines expert cuts with a streetwise sensibility,
meticulously crafted in California. Pistola believes in providing high-quality denim for everyone,
forever.
Job Description
Pistola is in a high-growth phase—and we’re looking for a Merchandiser to execute our product vision across denim and ready-to-wear. This is a leadership role responsible for driving the brand’s product direction and merchandising strategy across DTC, wholesale, and
private label channels.
ABOUT THIS POSITION:
The Merchant will be responsible for overseeing product development and implementation from the beginning of the process in assortment and SKU planning all the way through to the end of the process in passing off to marketing and ensuring deliverables are met for the Direct to Consumer business. This role is grounded in exceptional cross-functional communication and planning along with the ability to see trends and implement them into the product creation process. Reporting into the Director of Merchandising, you will have the opportunity to significantly impact Pistola and Daze brands. The ideal candidate must be a team player who is creative, nimble, organized, and able to work in a fast paced/ever changing environment. Reports to the Director of Merchandising.
Responsibilities include:
● Develop and merchandise the assortment for Pistola and Daze that align with the customer, brand
and overall department strategies, including financial goals.
● Partner with the Director of Planning to create seasonal assortments and line plans by delivery that
meets the needs of the business down to the style/sku level.
● Collaborate with cross functional teams including Design, Site Merchandising, Wholesale and Production
to ensure deliverables are met according to the production calendar while targeting profitability and
speed to market
● Research in season and future opportunities and risks and communicate out, along with analyzing and
sharing market research. To include: pricing, styling, design, balance assortment, core and
fashion styles
● Follows market trends and is able to understand and make improvements and enhancements to the
product.
● Identifies key items and growth opportunities within the brands and categories.
● Ability to track to Production Calendar while also working on faster speed to market collaborations,
ensuring all have timely and quality deliveries.
● Reports into Director of Merchandising
Who You Are:
● Strong strategic and analytical ability
● Driven for results with strong financial acumen
● Excellent verbal and written ability; Adept at presenting information and storytelling
● Ability to align with, collaborate and influence cross functional partners and peers
● Anticipate operational/program issues and develops preventative measures
Bachelor's Degree required
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Range: DOE