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Merchandising Manager – Apparel & Accessories
| Company | VF |
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| Location | Portsmouth, NH, USA |
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| Salary | $88000 – $110000 |
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| Type | Full-Time |
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| Degrees | |
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| Experience Level | Senior |
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Requirements
- 5-7 years of experience and professional achievements in Merchandising or Buying
- The ability to work within a high-functioning, dynamic environment in a fast-paced, multi-dimensional role, both independently and as a collaborative team player
- Enjoy problem-solving, learning through doing, and approaching tasks with a “can-do,” positive attitude
- Proficiency in Microsoft applications such as PowerPoint and Excel
- Effective communication skills, both oral and written
- Strong presentation skills
- The ability to effectively interpret data, understand KPIs, and make decisions and communicate using your analysis
- Focus and high attention to detail
Responsibilities
- Partner with Head of Merchandising to define marketplace strategy across DTC and Wholesale channels for Apparel and Accessories that ties to the long-term merchandise financial plans
- Create curated channel assortments that enable regional commercial execution while aligning with brand and market objectives
- Develop and manage regional line architecture, pricing, and assortment strategies, inclusive of franchise and lifecycle management
- Act as primary contact to Regional Planning counterparts to execute financial plans and determine final promotion and markdown decisions within global guidelines and strategy
- Prepare for and present at each internal seasonal GTM milestone
- Prepare for and present Apparel and Accessories regional strategies and product lines at external key account meetings
- Constantly monitor consumer demand trends, using insights to shape planning and assortment decisions
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge and high interest in the business and culture of Fashion
- Experience working at the corporate headquarters of a major apparel brand
