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About the Role

This role supports the management and development of international distributors and partners for Perry Ellis and Original Penguin. The Associate will assist in coordinating international partners, focusing on merchandising, seasonal markets, sourcing, sales analysis, and retail support, acting as a key link between partners and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Director with day-to-day coordination and communication with international distributors and partners.
• Support international partners throughout seasonal markets and collection presentations.
• Review international buys to ensure alignment with the global assortment and brand strategy.
• Prepare product presentations, line sheets, pricing information, samples, and other selling materials.
• Collect, organize, and consolidate seasonal forecasts and buys from international partners.
• Track product selections and identify common styles, categories, and commercial opportunities.
• Follow up with partners on open items, deadlines, product requests, and business needs.
• Analyze sales performance, product mix, pricing, and category opportunities by market.
• Support the Senior Director in preparing international business reviews, partner meetings, and presentations.
• Research competitive activity, product trends, pricing, and relevant developments across international markets.
• Support communication between international partners and the Sourcing and Product Development teams.
• Coordinate international sourcing requests, product inquiries, and market-specific needs.
• Assist with special product developments and requests.
• Track product development, costing, minimum order quantities, samples, and production timelines.
• Consolidate demand across international markets to identify opportunities to meet minimum order quantities and improve sourcing efficiencies.
• Coordinate sample and product requests between international partners and internal teams.
• Follow up with Sourcing and Product Development teams to ensure international requests and projects remain on schedule.
• Communicate relevant production, costing, and delivery information to international partners.
• Play an active role in seasonal markets and collection presentations.
• Prepare international distributors ahead of market by sharing collection information, pricing, timelines, samples, and key product initiatives.
• Assist the Senior Director during international buying appointments and partner meetings.
• Support distributors during the buying process and coordinate selections with Merchandising, Sales, and Sourcing.
• Collect and consolidate international forecasts and preliminary buys during and after market.
• Maintain accurate seasonal trackers and follow up on outstanding selections, quantities, and product requests.
• Identify key products and common demand across countries and communicate findings.
• Support post-market analysis and reporting.
• Assist the Senior Director in supporting international partners operating Perry Ellis and Original Penguin stores, shop-in-shops, and department store corners.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Visual Merchandising teams on international retail needs.
• Provide international partners with seasonal visual merchandising guidelines, marketing assets, campaign materials, and retail tools.
• Support new store and shop-in-shop openings by coordinating required information and materials.
• Assist in coordinating seasonal retail initiatives and promotional activities.
• Collect photos, feedback, and information from international retail locations.
• Research competitive retail activity and share relevant trends and best practices.
• Identify opportunities to improve product presentation and the overall brand experience.
• Support communication between international partners and the Brand Marketing team.
• Coordinate international requests for campaign assets, product photography, logos, brand guidelines, and other marketing materials.
• Assist with marketing needs related to international store openings, shop-in-shops, events, and seasonal initiatives.
• Ensure international partners have access to current brand materials and guidelines.
• Collect examples of international marketing executions and retail activations.
• Assist the Senior Director and Marketing team in maintaining brand consistency across international markets.
• Serve as a day-to-day coordination point between international partners and internal teams.
• Work closely with Merchandising, Design, Sourcing, Marketing, Sales, and Product Development.
• Coordinate product information, samples, pricing, line sheets, marketing assets, and other partner requests.
• Maintain calendars, trackers, and project timelines for international initiatives.
• Proactively follow up with internal and external teams to ensure deadlines are met.
• Help organize meetings, presentations, market appointments, and international partner visits.
• Maintain clear communication and visibility on outstanding projects and priorities.
• Maintain international sales, forecast, order, and seasonal buy reports.
• Collect and organize sales information from international partners.
• Assist with analysis of sales performance, product categories, pricing, and regional opportunities.
• Monitor seasonal performance versus forecasts and previous seasons.
• Prepare Excel reports and PowerPoint presentations.
• Maintain accurate records of seasonal assortments, forecasts, orders, and partner initiatives.
• Support the preparation of business reviews and management updates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, International Business, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of professional experience in apparel merchandising, sourcing, buying, wholesale, product development, or a related fashion role.
• Previous experience within the fashion/apparel industry strongly preferred.
• Understanding of apparel product development, merchandising, and sourcing processes.
• Experience supporting seasonal markets, collection presentations, or buying appointments is preferred.
• Experience working with wholesale customers, retailers, distributors, or international markets is a plus.
• Understanding of retail stores, shop-in-shops, and department store environments is a plus.
• Spanish or other additional languages are a plus.
• International experience or exposure to multiple markets is a plus.

Skills

• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Commercial mindset with a strong interest in merchandising, sourcing, sales, and retail.
• Strong product sensibility and understanding of fashion apparel.
• Ability to work effectively across different departments and with international business partners.
• Proactive, hands-on, and solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence interacting with internal teams and external partners.
• Analytical mindset and comfort working with sales, product, and forecasting information.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word.
• Experience with PLM, ERP, or merchandising systems is a plus.
• Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop knowledge is a plus.

Location

• New York

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• 2-4 years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

• $85,000 - $90,000

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health: Premium Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Financial Security: 401(k) retirement plan (including a discretionary company match) plus company-provided Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• Work-Life Balance: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and a full schedule of paid Holidays
• Growth & Support: Tuition Reimbursement program and 24/7 personal support via Member Assistance Program (MAP)
• Team Culture: Regular Associate Engagement Events
• Exclusive Style Perks: Associate Clothing Discounts

About the Company

• Perry Ellis International, Inc. represents a diverse portfolio of lifestyle apparel brands.
• The Company owns and licenses nationally and internationally recognized brands including: Perry Ellis®, Original Penguin® by Munsingwear®, Laundry by Shelli Segal®, Rafaella®, Cubavera®, Ben Hogan®, Savane®, Grand Slam®, John Henry®, Manhattan®, Axist® and Farah®.
• The Company enhances its roster of brands by licensing trademarks from third parties, including: Nike® for swimwear, and Callaway®, PGA TOUR®, and Jack Nicklaus® for golf apparel.

Equal Opportunity

• Perry Ellis International is an equal opportunity employer.
• We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their individual background and characteristics.
• We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
• This commitment extends to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.