Iconic by Nature, Exceptional by Design Premier Brands Group Holdings, A Global Leader in Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories Design Driven by excellence and innovative talent, Premier Brands Group is a leading, global apparel group of iconic brands, offering a diverse portfolio in denim, women’s apparel, and jewelry. Director of Merchandising - Job Description Overview Along with the Design Teams and the VP of Merchandising, proactively work on creating product assortments and investment strategies to maximize sales and profitability for the Wholesale channel. Present seasonal kickoff strategies and ensure cross-functional alignment on market needs Curate a recommended assortment for the Channel to execute in the market successfully Analyze category performance and drive category strategies to maximize growth Build cross-functional solid relationships with Design and Sales to ensure strong product execution Product Strategy Develop short- and long-term product assortment strategies for the Wholesale channel that align with the Brand's vision, financial plans, and Customer/Market needs Mange OKR’s to ensure flawless execution of End-to-End process Create the line architecture inclusive of SKU counts, SKU productivity, differentiation, and price tier through the implementation of ad hoc Briefs and Merchandising Plans Drive strategy on high-margin, high-value proposition essential items across categories. Prepare financial roll-ups for VP to ensure KPIs are met and aligned with the overall strategy and plan Build a 360 approach to product investments (Showroom product presentation, marketing support, etc.) Acts as mentor and role model within the company The Ideal Candidate Education Bachelor’s Degree Experience Minimum 10 years of merchandising, and financial planning experience required in the apparel industry Skills/Behaviors Decision-making capability is driven by conceptualizing future opportunities & developing strategic product & business initiatives High level of accuracy, detail oriented and strong organizational skills; ability to bring structure and discipline to the table through a highly organized approach Superb presentation & communication skills; both written and verbal Strong financial and analytic acumen; demonstrated ability to leverage data to inform strategy Creative, assertive and solution-oriented Customer, marketplace & product expert with experience in the denim category Develop strong relationships throughout the organization Able to adapt to fast pace working environment Technical Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Word/PowerPoint Comprehensive understanding of Retail Math - business terminology, key retail metrics, and calculations Salary Range: 120-150K *Actual base salary for this role within the above range will be based upon experience, qualifications and/or assigned unit.
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