Job Description

Make An Impact:

This role will report to the Manager of Category Strategy, synthesizing data from both internal and external sources to research, compile, and analyze information on competitors, products and market conditions. This information will be used to identify potential new markets, sales opportunities and the most effective methods of positioning Fossil Group’s portfolio of Brands and Products.

Top candidates will exhibit strong analytical and critical thinking skills, a thorough attention to detail, and the ability to recognize patterns and provide purposeful and accurate insight into market behavior and competitors’ strategies.

What you will do in this role:

• Serve as a key member of the Merchandise Planning & Assortment Strategy group with continuous input into Category goals, objectives, and strategies
• Synthesize information across a variety of sources to drive meaningful insights and make actionable recommendations
• Collect and analyze data on market conditions and competitors, such as base price, sales trend, product assortment, distribution methodology
• Understand internal product sales trends within a category, drill down to identify problems and opportunities
• Analyze results to identify ways of maximizing sales and market penetration of current brands and products
• Convert findings and complex data into user-friendly tables, written reports and graphs for key stakeholders and business partners
• Work collaboratively across various internal organizations to help secure commitment for identified category efforts
• Create high-quality presentations / deliverables for internal and external audience

Who You Are

Requirements

• Develops strong partnerships across our organization
• Brings a positive, service-oriented approach to work
• Is driven by creating unique and efficient solutions for business challenges
• Can articulate thoughts clearly as well as listen to and considers others’ ideas
• Is passionate about their contribution to Fossil
• Has a great time at work and encourages others to do the same
• 2 –4 years’ combined industry experience
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience in the consumer and retail industries
• Big-picture thinker with exceptional analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to network and develop strong relationships with multiple cross functional teams
• Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint, Google Suite of Products
• Strong financial acumen
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), influencing, and diplomacy skills
• Self-starter who is results driven and action oriented

What We Offer

• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes health and well-being services
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) match and educational resources
• Paid Parental Leave & Return to Work Program: Support for new parents and caregivers
• Generous Paid Time Off: Floating Holidays, Sick Time, Personal Days, Summer Flex Fridays
• Work Flexibility: Hybrid schedule plus “Work-From-Anywhere” options
• Tuition Reimbursement: Support for approved educational programs