John Evans Recruiting
Senior Director of Merchandising (DTC Fashion/Accessories)
John Evans Recruiting, Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Senior Director of Merchandising (DTC Fashion/Accessories)
This is a newly created, hands-on leadership role that will guide product strategy and manage a team of five Merchant Directors to shape collections. The Sr. Director of Merchandising must be onsite 4 days a week in the Rhode Island office. Our client will pay for full relocation to the area.
Base pay range
$175,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Merchandising Team:
Manage and mentor a team of 5 Merchandise Directors.
Product Strategy/Development:
Develop smart, customer-focused product assortments using trend insights, data, and competitor analysis.
Performance Analysis:
Review sales, margins, and inventory performance to improve pricing, reduce clutter, and boost results.
Collaborate Across Teams:
Work with Marketing, Creative, and other departments to launch and promote new product collections.
Market & Trend Research:
Stay current on trends, materials, customer preferences, and competitor activity.
Customer-Focused Planning:
Use customer data to create targeted, timely product offerings.
Team Development:
Build a strong, forward-thinking team culture focused on innovation and results.
Qualifications
10+ years of merchandising experience, including at least 5 years in a senior-level role
Excellent team leadership and mentorship abilities
Strong background in DTC e-commerce
Fashion industry experience with apparel, beauty, jewelry, or accessories products preferred
Proven success growing sales and improving product margins
Experience managing 10,000+ SKUs
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Ability to work onsite 4 days a week in the Rhode Island office
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Product Management, Marketing, and Distribution
Industries
Retail Apparel and Fashion
Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
Retail
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Base pay range
$175,000.00/yr - $220,000.00/yr
Key Responsibilities
Lead the Merchandising Team:
Manage and mentor a team of 5 Merchandise Directors.
Product Strategy/Development:
Develop smart, customer-focused product assortments using trend insights, data, and competitor analysis.
Performance Analysis:
Review sales, margins, and inventory performance to improve pricing, reduce clutter, and boost results.
Collaborate Across Teams:
Work with Marketing, Creative, and other departments to launch and promote new product collections.
Market & Trend Research:
Stay current on trends, materials, customer preferences, and competitor activity.
Customer-Focused Planning:
Use customer data to create targeted, timely product offerings.
Team Development:
Build a strong, forward-thinking team culture focused on innovation and results.
Qualifications
10+ years of merchandising experience, including at least 5 years in a senior-level role
Excellent team leadership and mentorship abilities
Strong background in DTC e-commerce
Fashion industry experience with apparel, beauty, jewelry, or accessories products preferred
Proven success growing sales and improving product margins
Experience managing 10,000+ SKUs
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Comfortable in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Ability to work onsite 4 days a week in the Rhode Island office
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Product Management, Marketing, and Distribution
Industries
Retail Apparel and Fashion
Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
Retail
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