Courtney Kilborn
New York,NY
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Merchandiser
Splendid
New York, NY
04.2024 - Current
- Reported to Creative Director and led all merchandising for Mainline, Kids, Off-Price
- Managed and set retail prices. Owned all costing and IMU targets.
- Increased adoption rate by carefully roadmapping in-season needs. Managed SKU count, colorways, price strategies to make sure a balanced assortment was delivered.
- Analyzed market trends to optimize inventory levels and improve stock management.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on promotional campaigns and visual displays.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on merchandising standards and best practices.
- Attended and styled photoshoots and prepared all tools for wholesale market.
Buyer
SoulCycle
New York, NY
08.2019 - 04.2024
- Oversee all buying and merchandising for SoulCycle’s retail division. Including women’s, men’s and accessories (both private label and third-party).
- Attend market, market prep and write orders each season for all brands carried at SoulCycle
- Create all purchase orders and work with vendors on ensuring timely and proper delivery
- Organize, manage and prepare all samples to be shot for e-commerce
- Prepare and present weekly selling information to upper management
- Merchandise website prior to each collection launch
- Run SoulCycle’s instructor ambassador program
- Provide studios with monthly recaps to elevate their brand and product knowledge
- Build relationships with all vendors in the active/wellness landscape including: Lululemon, Alo, Splits59, Year of Ours, Sweaty Betty, FreeCity, Aviator Nation, Free People and more
Assistant Merchant
J.Crew
New York, NY
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Merchant on Women’s Pants, Denim and Shorts team
- Prepare daily selling reports for buyers and upper management team
- Organize, manage and catalog all incoming samples for marketing, PR, e-commerce and merchandising
- Create all purchase orders for each season, manage updates regarding on on-order product
- Assist senior merchants in assorting the line each season using selling data, competitive analysis and current trends
- Upload all products to website and assist web merchandising team on day-to-day updates
Education
Bachelor’s Degree of Business Administration - Marketing
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas05-2018
Timeline
Merchandiser
Splendid
04.2024 - Current
Buyer
SoulCycle
08.2019 - 04.2024
Assistant Merchant
J.Crew
06.2018 - 08.2019
Bachelor’s Degree of Business Administration - Marketing
Southern Methodist University