Chico's FAS

Dir, Merchandising (DMM)

Chico's FAS • $120K — $150K *
Brooklyn, NY 11215In-Person
Retail & Consumer Goods
11 - 15 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
  • 11+ years in Merchandising and 4-6 years in management
  • Proven ability to create and implement effective business strategies
  • In-depth knowledge of vertical retailing and product development
  • Understanding of financial metrics and their impacts
  • Proven leadership skills to inspire and motivate teams
  • Excellent communication, both written and verbal, including strong presentation skills
  • Strong cross-functional collaboration and influencing ability

Responsibilities

  • Lead a cross-functional team to drive sales and growth across digital and frontline channels
  • Create and align strategic vision for the division with company goals
  • Identify growth opportunities in product categories through collaboration
  • Manage assortment building and strategy for both pre-season and in-season
  • Set pricing strategies and adjust in-season pricing plans
  • Own relationships with customers to develop strong product assortments
  • Develop effective product and financial plans in partnership with cross-functional leaders
  • Implement omni-channel marketing strategies to enhance KPIs
  • Empower and develop team members by communicating expectations and delivering feedback

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and influence a dynamic team
  • Cross-functional exposure within the brand
  • Potential for career advancement in merchandising leadership
  • Engagement in high-level strategic planning and execution
  • Access to diverse talents and individual development initiatives
Full Job Description
POSITION OBJECTIVE:

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.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • 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.

This position may be found in multiple brands. Some duties may vary from brand to brand.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree required, in related field from accredited university preferred
  • 11+ years' experience in Merchandising and 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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About Chico's FAS

Chico's FAS, Inc. is an American women's clothing and accessories retailer. The company was founded by Marvin and Helene Gralnick and is headquartered in Fort Myers, Florida. Chico's FAS operates three brands: its namesake Chico's, White House Black Market, and Soma. The company operates more than 1,500 boutiques and retail stores throughout the United States and Canada and sells merchandise through franchise locations in Mexico. Chico's FAS also has an online presence for each of its brands.
Learn more about Chico's FAS
Size
4,191 employees
Market Cap
$587.9 million
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
-$360.1 million
5 Year Trend
-6.1%
Revenue
$1.3 billion
NASDAQ
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* Ladders Estimates

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