Title: Sr. Manager, Merchandising
Salary Range: 120k-150k
What You'll Be Responsible For:- Partner with the VP of Merchandising to create and implement seasonal line plan by delivery and style/SKU to achieve business strategies
- Gather and analyze sell through hindsighting from global cross-functional partners
- Develop price tiers and pricing architecture to guide Design in furthering the women's line
- Identify key items and growth opportunities by category and style
- Establish wholesale and retail price points based on margin targets and perceived price value
- Edit line with Design to build a balanced assortment covering global market needs and Design's vision
- Guide bulk buy process to communicate Design's vision and ensure it reflects business strategy and hits production timeline
- Communicate cross-functionally to bridge Design, Sales, Product Development and Production to ensure cohesive processes
- Shop the market to be aware of trends, competitive price positioning, and market share
- Assist the Merchandising team with the creation and implementation of seasonal line plans by delivery and style/SKU to achieve business strategies
- Assist in the development of price tiers and pricing architecture
- Work in partnership with the head of Merchandising to build balanced lines for Women's Main line and MFO channels, based on empirical data and sales analyses
- Collaborate with head of Merchandising to develop analytical models, systems, and processes to manage, measure, and evaluate retail (& wholesale) performance
- Partner closely with planning team to track seasonal sales orders ensuring optimal procurement levels
- Analyzes historical data, current business trends, and management insight to develop accurate class financial forecasts
- Develops pre-season assortment plans that tie back to the monthly procurement targets and financial budget plans
- Track and monitor key items and growth opportunities by category and style
- Communicate cross-functionally to bridge Design, Sales, Product Development and Production to ensure cohesive processes
- Assist in creating and maintaining weekly/monthly cross-functional reporting tools
- Additional ad hoc projects and responsibilities as required to support the Merchandising department
Qualifications/Experience We're Looking For:- Must have a Bachelor's Degree
- Must have a minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant merchandising experience
- Must have strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Must have strong business acumen with ability to think strategically
- Must have exceptional analytical skills
- Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must have strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented
- Must have proven ability to work with a cross-functional team
- Strong knowledge of trends and competitive market are essential to success in this position
Benefits at Vince:- Robust healthcare options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and health savings account with employer funding
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous paid time off plans for vacation, sick, and personal, volunteer time, as well as company holidays
- Hybrid and flexible work options available for roles that can be done remotely
- Clothing allowance & merchandise discounts
- $400 annual gym reimbursement
- Monthly data/phone stipend for eligible roles
- Mental health support tools and telehealth psychology and psychiatry
- Family and caregiving benefits including a competitive paid parental leave program as well as supplemental infertility coverage
- Life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
- Supplemental hospital indemnity, specified disease, and accident coverage
- Pre-tax commuter benefits including transit and parking
- Discounted pet, home & auto, and legal insurance
