Nicholas Prieto
Senior Merchant | Los Angeles, California, United States
Professional Overview
Nicholas Prieto is a seasoned retail professional with extensive experience in the luxury and fashion industries. As a Senior Merchant at Fabletics, he leverages his deep expertise in merchandise planning, category management, and strategic partnerships to drive the company's growth and profitability.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Senior Merchant at Fabletics, Nicholas is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end merchandising process for the company's women's activewear and athleisure collections. He collaborates closely with the design, production, and marketing teams to develop and execute comprehensive merchandising strategies that align with the brand's vision and target customer preferences. Under his leadership, Fabletics has achieved a 12% year-over-year increase in category sales and a 15% improvement in inventory turnover.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Fabletics, Nicholas held various merchandising roles with increasing responsibility at prestigious fashion and luxury brands. As the Merchandising Manager at Prada Group, he led a team of merchandisers in optimizing product assortments and improving sell-through rates across the brand's women's leather goods division. Earlier in his career, he held Account Executive positions at Longchamp and Calvin Klein, where he honed his skills in account management, market analysis, and customer relationship building.
Academic Background
Nicholas holds a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising from the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), where he graduated cum laude and was recognized for his exceptional academic performance and leadership within the student organization.
Areas of Expertise
- Merchandise planning and category management
- Trend analysis and consumer insights
- Strategic partnerships and vendor negotiations
- Omnichannel retail strategies
- Inventory optimization and cost management
- Cross-functional collaboration and team leadership
Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Nicholas has demonstrated a proven track record of driving revenue growth, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing the customer experience. His strategic insights and innovative thinking have contributed to the success of several leading fashion and luxury brands. Nicholas is known for his strong analytical abilities, data-driven decision making, and collaborative leadership style, making him a valuable asset to any organization.
Conclusion
With his extensive industry expertise, strong commercial acumen, and a deep passion for the fashion and retail industries, Nicholas Prieto is well-positioned to continue his trajectory as a respected and influential retail professional. He is committed to leveraging his skills and experience to drive transformative change and deliver exceptional results for Fabletics and its customers.
