Director of Merchandising Job at Chico's FAS, Inc. (Fort Myers)

Job Description

This position is responsible for developing and executing the division’s product strategy to drive the Brand to achieve financial objectives. Leverages insights and trends to inform line architecture to deliver plan. Analyzes business, responds to sales trends and optimizes. Leads, coaches, and develops associates to achieve financial objectives and prepare them for broader responsibilities.

Job Responsibility

Leads a cross-functional team for a single Division and owns driving sales, margin, turn and growth for total company across both frontline and digital channels
Partner with Planning to develop pre-season strategies and assortment architecture for omni-channel business
Creates strategic vision for division aligned with company goals
supporting and directing Merchandising team and key cross functional partners on execution
Identifies growth opportunities in product categories
Partners with Design and Planning partners to ensure emerging trends and past performance learnings are incorporated into strategies
Manages pre-season and in-season assortment building and management including assortment development, selection, promotions, order management and assortment driving strategies
Sets pricing strategy and partners with planning on in-season pricing adjustments
Owns relationships and understands target customer
Collaborates with Design partners to ensure development of strong assortment
Partners with cross-functional team leaders to develop product and financial plans that reflect the brand’s overall key strategies
Partners with Design on the development of floor set concepts, key looks, and colors
Creates a compelling assortment that is driven by key items, outfits, and wearing occasions appropriate for the time of year
Utilizes a broader lens with Brand leaders to ensure a cohesive view of the line is presented to customer with a strong focus on outfitting
Demonstrates forward thinking ability
utilize knowledge gained from broader store/market travel and trend research to identify areas of opportunity for the brand
Develops compelling omni-channel marketing strategies to drive product assortment and KPI’s
Values individuality and the diverse talents of their team
Leads the team by communicating expectations, providing guidance, delivering feedback, and empowering the team to be their best

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, in related field from accredited university preferred
11+ years’ experience in Merchandising
4-6 years of management experience
Strong ability to build business strategies and implement shorter-term tactical plans that are cost-effective, efficient and realistic
Strong understanding of vertical retailing with product development experience
Possess a clear understanding of financial measurements and how to impact them
Demonstrate leadership ability in inspiring and motivating own team
Demonstrated consistent ability to drive financial results and goals
Strong interpersonal skills
excellent written and verbal communication including presentation skills
Excel at working cross functionally – strong influencing skills

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