Head of Merchandising
Contemporary brand in Los Angeles looking for a Head of Merchandising that has Omni channel retail, ecommerce and wholesale experience. Must have contemporary experience.
Responsibilities
- Report to CEO
- Oversee the Gross Margin, line plan, and fiscal budget.
- Drive product creation that differentiates brand from its competition.
- Collaborate with design, marketing, and production on a product strategy that is both commercially viable and led from a fashion perspective.
- Develop roadmap and line plan to strategically drive business results.
- Lead Global Merchandising to develop product assortments for the brand and build long-term business strategies.
- Create seasonal business strategies that meet financial goals and customer expectations.
- Identify and incorporate relevant trends into the product offering in a brand-appropriate way.
Requirements
Must have experience with at least one contemporary brandExtremely well-traveled on the supplier side, needs to have shopped the marketExperience building line plans, driving product assortments and partnering with design to conceive product concepts that grow business.10 or more years of apparel merchandising experience with a vertical retailer. Performance apparel experience a plus.Experience growing businesses by developing merchandise plans with trend-right product for the customer across multiple categories and channels.High taste level.Experience working in a design-oriented, proprietary product business.A blend of financial knowledge and creative merchandising skills.A track-record of building, aligning, and inspiring teams.An optimistic and enthusiastic relationship builder and hands-on leader.Understand the brand and its position in the market.Collaborative leadership style and diverse partnership abilities.Salary $180,000 + Bonus
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