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L.L.Bean · 1 month ago

Director Apparel Merchandising

Freeport, ME

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

L.L.Bean is seeking a dynamic Director of Apparel Merchandising to lead the strategic vision and execution of their apparel product line. In this role, you will shape the future of the assortment by driving product ideation, development, and merchandising strategies that inspire customers to embrace an active, outdoor lifestyle.

ApparelManufacturingOutdoorsRetailSporting Goods

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Build and grow the business by identifying and executing on opportunities to positively affect department, customer engagement and the L.L.Bean Brand

Own Merchandising strategies of the product line and product development process. Formulate strategies, both long term vision and short-term tactical plans that are cost effective, efficient and realistic. Prioritize tasks to support Division strategies and increase earnings

Develop and maintain consistency of vision for category across all L.L.Bean channels and regions

Oversee strategy & execution of the line plan to ensure the line is commercially viable, provides a customer experience that delivers on target customer and on brand expectations. Own seasonal calendar, line architecture, assortment reviews, pricing and margin targets for all categories

Participate in product milestones and ensure product needs are met at concept stage through channel execution. Present clear, succinct, strong product stories and direction in milestones and cross functional Mind to Market & Commercial Planning milestones

Ensure consistent consumer experience through execution of cohesive product vision via assortments, marketing content and visual merchandising presentation

Own competitive analysis for all categories; identify voids in assortment, and white space within the competitive landscape. Continuously seek deep competitor insight and trend prediction of category

Possess a clear fiscal understanding and accountability of gross margin goals, analyze and recommend pricing strategies to hit targets

Embrace a read and react urgency for both the business impacts and product changes necessary to stay agile while moving the business forward. Analyze how merchandising decisions and results impact earnings. Assess and respond to seasonal, yearly and strategic trends

Partner, collaborate and ideate with other Merchandising leaders to create consistency of product assortments, messaging and processes

Manage cross functional partnerships to continuously improve the quality and function of the product, build a compelling assortment, ensure alignment in functions and clear and compelling category story, and to ensure timely product delivery

Manage Apparel division merchant teams. Ensure adequate training, and development of personnel; manage employee performance; resolve complex personnel problems and administer company personnel policies

Edit, Evolve, Amplify – analyze assortment dynamics to-date & adjust targets by MG to maximize opportunities

Other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Merchandising leadershipAnalytical skillsProduct developmentFinancial measurementsCross functional leadershipCoachingCuriosityMentoringCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

4 Year Bachelor's Degree

10+ years of relevant experience

Proven track record driving successful merchandising strategies on a large scale

Ability to multi-task, manage multiple timelines

Ability to lead and provide direction to a cross functional team

Ability to coach, mentor, and develop others

Ability to identify strong product and merchandising concepts and execute

Conceptual and analytical thinking ability

Extensive experience in assigned product and category

Effectively sell a point of view to peers and upper management

Possess a strong working knowledge of financial measurements and how to impact them

Possess strong presentation, listening, verbal and written communication skills

Mindset that leads with curiosity, collaboration, empowerment & transparency

Benefits

Programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals

Maintaining a healthy work-life balance

Re-charging outside

Company

L.L.Bean

Glassdoor4.2

L.L.Bean and outdoor lovers everywhere.

Founded in 1912

Freeport, Maine, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.llbean.com/

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