Part-Time Competitive Shopper (Boston, MA)

About the position

The Competitive Shopper conducts comprehensive market intelligence to optimize BCI Brands’ competitive positioning through analysis of retail environments. This role involves gathering critical data on BCI products and competitor products across department stores and discount retailers.

Responsibilities

• Execute strategic store visits across department stores and discount retailers to gather intelligence on BCI products and competitors’ products
• Document and photograph merchandise, pricing and promotional activities for detailed reporting
• Assess BCI brand performance including product placement, visual merchandising effectiveness, pricing competitiveness, and overall market presence
• Identify emerging market trends and consumer preferences that may impact BCI’s product development and positioning
• Engage with store managers and sales associates to gather customer feedback on BCI products when appropriate
• Conduct quality control evaluations of all BCI products during store visits, including trying on merchandise when applicable to provide quality and fit assessment, and communicate findings with NY office, sending merchandise to office when applicable
• Identify seasonal markdowns across competitors
• Identify any copyright infringements of BCI brand prints found during store visits and communicate findings with NY office
• Search for unauthorized copies of BCI prints and designs across online platforms and report any findings to home office
• Review new styles and manufacturing orders to stay up-to-date in knowledge of BCI products
• When requested, locate and purchase specific styles or items requested by the home office and ship to NY office

Requirements

• Minimum 1+ years of experience within fashion
• Must be fashion-forward with an eye for trends
• Must be EXTREMELY organized and motivated with strong attention to detail
• Must embody trustworthiness and possess integrity
• Skilled in persistent follow up
• Must have an awareness of deadlines
• Must be outgoing and able to comfortably communicate daily with upper management
• Must live in the Boston, MA area

Benefits

• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k Program
• Paid Time Off
• Robust Holiday Schedule
• Commuter Benefits
• Training & Development
• Growth Opportunities!