Director of Merchandising, Non-Apparel

📋 Description

• Develop and execute merchandising line plan and seasonal strategies.
• Lead assortment planning, pricing, and product selection for margin.
• Analyze sales, insights, and data to guide decisions.
• Drive go-to-market with line reviews and seasonal launches.
• Oversee product lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with Buying during weekly business reviews.
• Monitor competitive landscape and industry trends for growth.
• Lead and develop a high-performing merchandising team.
• Partner with Marketing on product storytelling and presentation alignment.
• Ensure visual and digital merchandising standards boost engagement and conversions.
• Quarterly leadership and product presentations.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or related field
• 12+ years merchandising experience with leadership roles
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong business acumen with revenue and profitability impact
• Expertise in assortment planning, product strategy, and insights
• Excellent analytical skills for data-driven decisions
• Strong leadership and team management
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Experience in retail, fashion, consumer goods, or ecommerce preferred
• Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset
• Strong sense of product, brand, and customer
• Data-driven decision making with creative problem-solving
• Thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment