Senior Manager, Merchandise

About the Role

The Senior Manager, Merchandise’s primary responsibility is to drive business growth by achieving the plans set forth by the organization, maintaining the strength of existing businesses, and enhancing the guest experience. This is accomplished through the development and execution of captivating product assortments across Core, Licensed, and Seasonal product lines on omnichannel platforms, driving the company forward with innovation and excellence. Additionally, the Senior Manager, Merchandise will lead and develop their team of Merchants and Assistant Merchants to ensure the successful execution of these strategies, further contributing to business growth and guest experience.

Responsibilities:

Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive merchandise strategy
Establish robust financial strategies to ensure profitability through product lifecycle management and achieving margin goals
Execute product assortments and buys, overseeing the planning and management of omnichannel assortments within key business segments
Cultivate close working relationships with Planners to align buying strategies and inventory management, collaborating on determining optimal order quantities
Analyze top sellers and marketing impact, driving initiatives to support business plans and optimize performance
Observe and assess sales and market trends, focusing on future data and upcoming trends to inform buying decisions and identify opportunities for innovation and growth
Deliver engaging and persuasive presentations to key stakeholders
Maintain fluency in industry trends and emerging technologies to drive innovation and maintain the company’s position as a leader in the retail space
Build & mentor a strong, engaged, and high-performing team