Merchandise Assistant – Beauty

URBN (Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie Group, Free People & Nuuly)

Temporary Merchandise Assistant supporting daily operational functions within designated buying area at Anthropologie. Managing product information, relationships with vendors, and participating in business analysis.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timePhiladelphia • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills while managing sample requests and product information. Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint, with a detail-oriented approach to tracking and reporting in a fast-paced retail environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Sample ManagementRetail Math UnderstandingExcel ProficiencyCreative ThinkingInterpersonal Skills

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Hard Skills

Sample TrackingWeb AuditProduct Development SupportReportingDigital Photography Management

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProblem-SolvingTime ManagementCommunicationOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

ExcelPowerPointOTBVelocityAttribute Report

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in FashionBachelor’s Degree in Business

Industry Keywords

Retail ExperienceSample RequestsVendor RelationshipsCustomer TrendsFast-Paced Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own web turnover and product information
Manage all sample requests and sku tracking: web photo samples, creative, visual & marketing requests
Maintain digital photographs of items on order and in development for all systems needs
Support product development process through sample management
Responsible for all tracking, shipping and receiving including returning samples to vendors in a timely manner
Accurately and efficiently communicate changes/ updates to cross functional teams and critical partners
Ability to balance/understand priorities for sample needs
Conduct weekly web audit to ensure all styles and colors are activated, look for issues/ errors, read customer reviews and report back to team in internal Monday morning meeting
Build positive relationships with current vendor base
Own sample inquiry communication
Participate in business analysis on a weekly basis by preparing samples, picture pack, reports and other documentation using OTB, velocity, and attribute report and color projections for all business needs and contributing/participating to the pre-Monday meeting
Consistently provides all relevant and requested information in a timely manner, keeps partners informed and anticipates needs/ questions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Detail Oriented
Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with sense of urgency
An understanding of the customer's wants and needs and the ability to identify the appropriate product/trend that will appeal to the customer and meet their expectations.
Ability to prioritize projects and handle multiple tasks.
Must demonstrate creative thinking.
Rudimentary understanding of retail math
1-2 Years retail experience or internship.
Proficient in Excel, Power Point, and digital fluency to lean new programs
Prioritize workload, ability to multi-task, organize and problem-solve
Attention to detail and follow-through projects to completion
Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion, Business, or a related field

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
PTO
generous employee discounts
retirement savings and much more!