John Evans Recruiting is hiring: Senior Director of Merchandising (DTC Fashion/A

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr