Position Overview
The Head of Brand Merchandising - Childrenswear will lead and develop the overall brand and product merchandising strategy for the children's division, inclusive of Boys, Girls, & Baby. They will drive success through effective product assortment development through collaborative regional partnerships, market analysis and consumer data.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Develop and execute annual & seasonal merchandising strategies aligned with brand positioning and financial objectives; and through development of strong partnerships with Region/Channel Commercial teams with consumer centricity being paramount
• Lead development of product briefs & pricing strategies to maximize sales and profitability; maximizing productivity through sku efficiency
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and consumer insights to inform development of seasonal line planning
Partner with Creative Director to drive brand vision through to the consumer in product and all consumer touchpoints from marketing to in store and online experiences
• Partner with Design and Production teams to ensure optimal product development and calendar adherence; aligned to the creative direction of the brand while driving required AUC to achieve GM targets
• Lead all operational activities required to bring product to market; driving any efficiency opportunities and remaining connected to system requirements
• Guide and mentor the merchandising team, fostering professional development and high performance
Experience, Skills & Knowledge
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, or related field preferred
• Progressive apparel focused merchandising experience preferred
• Strong commercial acumen and analytical skills
• Proven track record of driving sales growth and profitability
• Excellence in team leadership and cross-functional collaboration
• Strong PowerPoint skillset
Preferred Skills:
• Experience with luxury or premium brands
• Strong negotiation skills
• Proficiency in merchandising systems and data analytics tools
• International market experience
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