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Vans · 10 hours ago

Vans: Manager, Merchandising, Apparel

Costa Mesa, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$99K/yr - $124K/yr

5+ years exp

Vans is the original brand rooted in the authentic lifestyle of skateboarding, driven by a mission to inspire and empower everyone to live 'Off The Wall'. The Merchandising Manager for Apparel will lead the execution of seasonal product strategies, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and mentor junior staff to optimize sales and margins.

ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleManufacturingRetailShoesSporting GoodsSports

Responsibilities

Drive the execution of the seasonal product strategy, ensuring alignment with global and regional business objectives

Act as a key consumer advocate, leveraging insights and market trends to refine assortments and influence product decisions

Manage seasonal line plans, ensuring a balanced assortment that meets financial targets while maintaining brand consistency

Partner closely with cross-functional teams (Design, Development, Planning, Marketing, and Sales) to drive product creation, commercialization, and go-to-market strategies

Analyze business performance, identifying opportunities for optimization and recommending in-season actions to drive sales and margin

Mentor and guide Associate and Assistant Merchandisers, fostering skill development and ensuring smooth execution of merchandising deliverables

Qualification

Merchandising experienceMarket trends understandingSeasonal line plans managementAnalytical skillsLeadership capabilitiesCommunication skillsCollaboration skills

Required

Minimum of 5 years of experience in merchandising in the footwear industry

Strong understanding of market trends and consumer insights

Proven ability to manage and execute seasonal line plans

Excellent analytical skills with a focus on business performance optimization

Strong leadership and team mentorship capabilities

Preferred

Exceptional communication and collaboration skills

Benefits

Incentive Potential : This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential.

You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com.