Merchandise Manager

Merchandise Manager, Decorative Accessories :

SAUSALITO, CA

Serena and Lily is seeking a Merchandise Manager to join our Merchant team in Sausalito, California. This position reports to the Director of Merchandising and will lead the assortment strategies and initiatives for a critical department in the division. You will develop business strategies to maximize the financial performance of the department including category and assortment plans, product pricing, promotional activity and exit strategies. You will work closely with planning counterparts to provide input on seasonal forecasting and inventory strategies. You will identify opportunities and recommend new product or concept development to your design counterparts. You will collaborate with the design and sourcing teams on new product development from initial conception to product introduction.You will make marketing recommendations for campaigns, emails, catalog, website and social content. You will manage information across functions, leading and working closely with all cross-functional partners including design, planning, sourcing, retail operations and e-commerce. This role will have frequent contact, meetings and deliverables with executive leadership, including the CEO of the company.

The ideal candidate is : a strong and motivational merchant leader, a strategic thinker, a collaborative cross-functional partner, and a reliable team player. You must also have a strong business acumen, an impressive work ethic, strong analytical skills, advanced presentation experience, a deep understanding and appreciation for the S&L customer, and a sincere commitment to the development of your direct report.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Manages the assortment of the Dec Acc categories by bringing relevant product to market that delivers against strategic, financial, and brand objectives.
• Develops and executes product assortment strategies to maximize financial results. Manages the cross functional product cycle from concept, to development milestones, to assortment adoption, and inventory planning.
• Collaborates with inventory management partners to ensure appropriate financial plans for new and existing products.
• Leads weekly business review meetings, (among others) with a focus on business highlights and action needed.
• Supports and develops the assistant merchant in the division.
• Manages marketing recommendations in-season and for future planning of brand photoshoots.
• Leads weekly cross-functional meetings, driven to action points to achieve sales plans and margin.
• Manages information across functions, working closely with all cross-functional partners.
• Drives calendar to meet critical dates.

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