Bunzlcareers
Director of Merchandising & Product Development (Earthwise)
Bunzlcareers, Glendale, California, us, 91222
Director of Merchandising & Product Development (Earthwise)
Job Category:
General & Administrative
Requisition Number:
USAAT020458
Posted: January 5, 2026
Full-Time
Remote
Locations Showing 1 location
Pay or shift range: $150,000 USD to $175,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Description As the Director of Merchandising, you will lead the development and execution of merchandising strategies for Earthwise’s reusable bag portfolio. In this role, you will ensure alignment with customer brand objectives, market trends, and sustainability goals while driving profitability and growth. You will also support and lead the product and merchandising teams.
This role will be hybrid, with the expectation to work in the Glendale office at least 3 days per week.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor product and merchandising teams, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
Process Improvement: Streamline merchandising workflows and tools to enhance efficiency, reduce sales team workload, and improve speed-to-market.
Drive cross-functional alignment with operations, marketing, and supply chain teams.
Strategic Merchandising Leadership
Develop and implement merchandising strategies for private label reusable bags across multiple retail partners.
Analyze market trends, consumer insights, and competitive data to inform product assortment and pricing strategies.
Partner with retail clients to design custom bag programs that align with their brand and sustainability initiatives.
Customer Line Planning: Collaborate with sales and customers to develop tailored product assortments that align with brand strategies and market trends.
Product Development Liaison: Translate customer insights into actionable product briefs, working closely with design and sourcing teams to bring new products to market.
Serve as the primary merchandising liaison for key accounts, ensuring exceptional service and program execution.
Identify white space opportunities and guide the end-to-end development of new products—from concept to commercialization—ensuring alignment with customer requirements and business objectives.
Work closely with design and sourcing teams to create innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable bag solutions.
Oversee packaging, branding, and in-store presentation standards for private label programs.
Partner with the Director of Sales to develop budget forecasts by customer.
Build investment and ROI plan by customer to meet annual forecast goals.
Monitor sales performance and implement strategies to maximize margin and reduce waste.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, Merchandising, Product Development, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.
8+ years of merchandising experience, ideally in consumer goods or retail private label programs.
Strong understanding of sustainability trends and retail operations.
Proven ability to manage complex customer relationships and deliver tailored solutions.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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General & Administrative
Requisition Number:
USAAT020458
Posted: January 5, 2026
Full-Time
Remote
Locations Showing 1 location
Pay or shift range: $150,000 USD to $175,000 USD. The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Description As the Director of Merchandising, you will lead the development and execution of merchandising strategies for Earthwise’s reusable bag portfolio. In this role, you will ensure alignment with customer brand objectives, market trends, and sustainability goals while driving profitability and growth. You will also support and lead the product and merchandising teams.
This role will be hybrid, with the expectation to work in the Glendale office at least 3 days per week.
Responsibilities
Lead and mentor product and merchandising teams, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.
Process Improvement: Streamline merchandising workflows and tools to enhance efficiency, reduce sales team workload, and improve speed-to-market.
Drive cross-functional alignment with operations, marketing, and supply chain teams.
Strategic Merchandising Leadership
Develop and implement merchandising strategies for private label reusable bags across multiple retail partners.
Analyze market trends, consumer insights, and competitive data to inform product assortment and pricing strategies.
Partner with retail clients to design custom bag programs that align with their brand and sustainability initiatives.
Customer Line Planning: Collaborate with sales and customers to develop tailored product assortments that align with brand strategies and market trends.
Product Development Liaison: Translate customer insights into actionable product briefs, working closely with design and sourcing teams to bring new products to market.
Serve as the primary merchandising liaison for key accounts, ensuring exceptional service and program execution.
Identify white space opportunities and guide the end-to-end development of new products—from concept to commercialization—ensuring alignment with customer requirements and business objectives.
Work closely with design and sourcing teams to create innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable bag solutions.
Oversee packaging, branding, and in-store presentation standards for private label programs.
Partner with the Director of Sales to develop budget forecasts by customer.
Build investment and ROI plan by customer to meet annual forecast goals.
Monitor sales performance and implement strategies to maximize margin and reduce waste.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in business, Merchandising, Product Development, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred.
8+ years of merchandising experience, ideally in consumer goods or retail private label programs.
Strong understanding of sustainability trends and retail operations.
Proven ability to manage complex customer relationships and deliver tailored solutions.
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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