Vans : Director, Digital Content & Merchandising

Director Of Digital Merchandising And Content

Vans is the original brand rooted in the authentic lifestyle of skateboarding. We are driven by our mission to inspire and empower everyone to live "Off The Wall" embracing the youthful spirit of freedom, non-conformity, and relentless progression. Yesterday's "Off The Wall" moment is today's new normal, and at Vans, we believe in constantly outdoing ourselves. Together with our communities across the globe, our vision is to push culture forward because we believe that the pursuit of progression never ends. We are constantly inspired by the future generation of positive catalysts within our community.

So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of people who think and live "Off The Wall," Vans just may be the place for you.

The Director Of Digital Merchandising And Content is a strategic, creative, and analytical leader responsible for shaping the digital shopping experience on Vans.com across the US and Canada. This role works closely with Marketing, Merchandising, Planning, and Technology teams to deliver a best-in-class digital customer experience. This role sits on the eCommerce team, reporting into the Head Of eCommerce, and reports into the Vans HQ 3 days / week (Costa Mesa).

Let's break down that day-in-the-life a bit more.

• Drive the digital merchandising strategy and execution, and oversee a robust content calendar that balances storytelling and commercial priorities with data driven insights
• Lead and mentor a team of Site Merchandisers, Content Planners, and Search Engine Optimization Specialists
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive critical business outcomes :
• Partner with Tech and Product Teams to prioritize and implement new tools and features that elevate the site experience and drive conversion
• Partner closely with Merchandising and Marketing Teams, to develop customer-first content that drives engagement and conversion
• Partner with Planning Teams to deliver against financial goals
• Leverage reporting and analytics to drive actionable insights that drive continuous improvement and innovation
• Develop best-in-class, scalable digital merchandising processes and reporting that drive both efficiency and effectiveness

What do you need to succeed? We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day. For this role, there are foundation skills you'll need to succeed and excel. Additionally, while formal education in a related field is great to have, we are most interested in your 10+ years of experience and professional achievements, ideally within digital merchandising, site operations, content strategy, and / or SEO.

The foundation skills you will need in this position are :

What do we offer you? At Vans, we know you expect as much from us as we do from you. That is why we make a commitment to support and grow our people. We offer extensive development and growth opportunities for your current and future positions, a competitive compensation package, and a strong benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Our commitment extends beyond this and into your daily work life. We strive to foster a diverse and inclusive culture based on respect, connection, and authenticity. Our focus on DEI is at the foundation of who we are and what we do.

Now we have a question for you. Are you in?

Hiring Range : $143,424.00 USD - $179,280.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential : This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation : You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law. Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.