Creative Retail Analyst - CORP

USA - CA - Irvine - Corporate Headquarters

Full time

R44813

Live Your Passion. Add Your Magic.

At Montage International, we are doing something different, something exciting and it takes passionate people to bring our vision to life. We have built a culture that leads with the important notion we live by every day; do what you love. If this resonates with you, we look forward to receiving your application.

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At Montage & Pendry, It’s All Because of YOU!

Creative Retail Analyst

Imagine turning your passion and talent into a fulfilling career. Imagine a beautiful workplace where you can learn, grow, and have fun. At Montage & Pendry, we know our success is all because of you. Here, you’re not just an associate but a passionate creator of authentic, personalized experiences. You’ll feel empowered to think creatively, discover career growth opportunities, and have fun while crafting lasting, cherished moments for our guests. Working at Montage & Pendry is more than a job; it’s a way of life. Don’t just imagine the possibility — join us.

The Creative Retail Analyst sits at the intersection of data and creative implementation, translating retail performance data into actionable insight while helping shape the visual and creative presentation of boutiques across the portfolio. This role partners closely with the Corporate Director, Retail Operations and property level retail teams to analyze sales, process orders, manage inventory and guide merchandising performance and help develop visual merchandising concepts, seasonal presentations, and creative assets that bring the brand's luxury retail experience to life.

Your Leadership

Retail Performance Analysis

• Track and analyze retail sales performance by property, product categories, brands, and SKUs, tracking KPIs such as sales, average transaction value, units per transaction, gross margin, sell-through, inventory turnover, and stock-to-sales.

• Build and maintain recurring reports and dashboards that provide leadership with a clear, consistent view of retail performance by property, category and vendor retail performance reports.

• Track key performance indicators including sales, units, average transaction value, units per transaction, gross margin, sell-through, inventory turnover, and stock-to-sales ratios.

• Identify trends, opportunities, risks, and underperforming categories and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations for merchandising and operations.

• Support annual and seasonal retail planning with historical sales analysis, forecasting, and assortment performance reviews.

Reporting, Insights & Inventory Management

• Own item set up, data entry and PO management in Yellow Dog software.

• Prepare presentations and reporting packages for leadership, ownership groups, and cross-functional partners, combining data and visual storytelling.

• Monitor inventory levels across retail locations and recommend replenishment, transfers, markdowns, and purchasing adjustments.

• Analyze product sell-through and inventory productivity to help maintain appropriate stock levels.

• Identify slow-moving inventory and recommend strategies to improve sell-through.

• Support open-to-buy planning, inventory forecasting, and seasonal purchasing decisions.

• Maximize product efficiency through proactive communication with Buyers and Director of Retail.

• Collaborate with Merchandising, Marketing, Finance, and property retail teams to align assortment strategy, pricing, and promotions.

• Maintain and improve data collection, tracking, and reporting processes across POS and inventory management systems.

• Develop financial models and interpret P&LS o evaluate new products, retail concepts, and partnerships.

• Support ad hoc analysis and creative projects as needed, balancing multiple priorities across properties.

• Support new openings, renovations, pop-ups, and other special projects through forecasting and performance analysis.

• Support e-commerce with order management and customer service.

Marketing & Creative

• Partner with the Retail Operations and Brand/Marketing teams to develop visual merchandising concepts, seasonal presentations, and in-boutique activations.

• Create mood boards, merchandising guides, planograms, and presentation decks that communicate creative direction to property teams.

• Help ensure visual merchandising and boutique presentation are consistent with brand standards across all properties.

• Support brand marketing team in content ideation related to retail collateral, signage, packaging, and other creative touchpoints.

• Other duties as required.

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• You are passionate about the Retail Experience

• You are passionate about providing exceptional service and creating memorable moments

• You are open to learning, developing, and growing both yourself, personally, and helping others do the same

• You are trustworthy and have integrity

Must Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Marketing, Retail Merchandising, Design, or a related field.

• 2–4 years of experience in retail analytics, merchandising, or visual merchandising; luxury retail or hospitality strongly preferred.

• A portfolio of visual merchandising or creative work is a plus.

• Strong analytical skills and command of retail math, including gross margin, sell-through, inventory turnover, markdowns, and open-to-buy.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with POS, inventory, or ERP systems; BI/visualization tools preferred.

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple priorities across departments and locations.

• Excellent communication skills with both analytical and creative stakeholders.

You will Enjoy

• DTO (Discretionary Time Off)

• Healthcare benefits

• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts

• 401[k] retirement plan with company matching, fully vested, and loan option

• DailyPay Opportunities

• Banking and Investing Program offers preferred rewards, mortgage discount, and waived fees

• Fertility & Family Forming Assistance

• Parental leave pay differential

• Pet Insurance

• Hotel discounts

• Free meals

• Fitness & wellness discounts

• LinkedIn Learning membership

• Hearts of (insert brand)/Hearts of Pendry community engagement

• Associate’s events throughout the year

Physical Requirements

• Walking and standing are required, and length of time may vary

• Talking and hearing occur continuously in the process of communicating with guests, supervisors, and subordinates; use of these senses will occur on a constant basis

• Grasping, holding, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending over

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds

At Montage & Pendry, we want every guest and every associate to feel that they belong. To be seen, to be recognized, and to feel our gratitude. In the United States, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – veterans/disability. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Job applicants with disabilities who need assistance or an accommodation in order to apply for a position (or their representative) should contact the People department directly at your preferred location.

The pay scale for the Creative Retail Analyst is $71,00.00. The pay scale is the base salary wage range, exclusive of incentive pay such as commissions, piece rates, gratuities, and the like, that Montage reasonably expects to pay for the position. Please let us know if you have any questions.

In the United States we are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

At Montage Hotels & Resorts and Pendry Hotels, we’re committed to delivering extraordinary, personalized and authentic experiences. How we get there is by empowering our associates to think creatively. Grow their talents. Encourage them to have fun. And allow them to follow their passion in creating moments guests will long remember. At Montage and Pendry, opportunities for career growth are bountiful, and training programs are open to those seeking advancement. We encourage all of our associates to continuously learn and grow. Working at Montage and Pendry is more than a job; it’s a way of life.

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