Director of Product Merchandising

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of the category vision, strategy, and performance across various channels.

• Direct the architecture of the assortment, governance, and initiatives for SKU rationalization.

• Track category performance and put into action improvement plans.

• Discover growth opportunities, identify portfolio gaps, and recognize emerging market trends.

• Utilize insights from consumers, competitors, industry, and internal sources to guide strategic decisions.

• Manage innovation roadmaps and product pipelines for both owned and partner brands.

• Oversee product launches, reformulations, and discontinuations.

• Collaborate across functions to bring innovation initiatives to market.

• Assess launch performance and refine future innovation investments.

• Lead, mentor, and develop Associate and Assistant Merchants.

• Set clear priorities, accountability, and performance expectations.

• Build organizational capabilities and succession plans.

• Cultivate a culture of ownership, collaboration, continuous improvement, and results.

• Represent Merchandising in enterprise initiatives and strategic projects.

• Influence decisions across Innovation, Marketing, Pricing, Analytics, Purchasing, Ecommerce, Marketplace, and International teams.

• Align stakeholders around category priorities and business goals.

• Propel category growth, profitability, and portfolio optimization.

• Manage innovation performance and product lifecycle strategies.

• Employ analytics and financial insights to steer business decisions.

• Support enterprise growth initiatives across all sales channels.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 10 years of progressive experience in merchandising or category management.

• Proven track record of managing category performance, innovation pipelines, and cross-functional business initiatives.

• Strong analytical, financial, and strategic planning skills.

• Experience in owning financial performance and driving business outcomes.

• Demonstrated ability to manage product lifecycles and innovation portfolios.

• Executive presence with the capability to influence senior leaders and stakeholders.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

• Strong leadership, coaching, and talent development expertise.

• Ability to navigate uncertainty and lead through organizational changes.

• A proactive approach with a focus on accountability and results.

• Experience working across diverse sales channels, including DTC, marketplaces, and international markets is a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or a related field.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive Benefits

• Fitness Center Reimbursement

• Product Discounts