CSC Generation · 1 day ago
Director, Divisional Merchandising Manager
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$140K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expCSC Generation is the parent company of Sur La Table, which offers a wide selection of exclusive kitchen goods and culinary expertise. The Director, Divisional Merchandising Manager is responsible for leading the merchandising strategy and team, driving performance across all channels, and ensuring alignment with the company's growth objectives.
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Responsibilities
Develop and own the long-range merchandising vision and seasonal strategies for assigned areas, aligned with company goals and customer insights
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of merchants; provide clear goals, coaching, and feedback to build future leaders and bench strength
Partner closely with Planning to deliver divisional sales, margin, and inventory goals across stores and e-commerce
Use data and analytics to inform strategy, course-correct in season, and identify new growth opportunities
Represent assigned departments in cross-functional forums and enterprise projects (omni-channel initiatives, private brand strategy, promotional planning, space and visual strategy, Go To Market (GTM) planning)
Contribute to strategic planning and manage key elements of the divisional P&L, including sales, markdowns, and vendor funding; identify risks and opportunities proactively
Champion the smart use of AI and automation to improve merchant productivity to free the team up to spend more time on strategy, product and the customer
Build and execute merchandise strategies across all channels, including:
Assortment architecture and line planning
Private brand vs. national brand mix, exclusivity strategies, and key item focus
Seasonal “big ideas” and storytelling that differentiate Sur La Table in the market
Partner with Planning on OTB, inventory flow, and markdown strategies to ensure healthy inventory and an on-brand, profitable assortment
Lead pricing and promotion strategy for assigned areas; test and refine promotional offers based on performance
Maintain a sharp view of the competitive landscape, emerging trends, and customer preferences to continually evolve the product mix
Source and maintain relationships with high-quality, cost-effective vendors; negotiate pricing, terms, and exclusives to maximize profitability and supply reliability
Leverage data insights to refine promotional, pricing, and inventory strategies
Ensure a cohesive omni-channel experience by aligning assortments, pricing, and storytelling across stores, surlatable.com, and culinary programs
Partner with Visual Merchandising and Creative to bring seasonal stories to life through in-store presentation, digital merchandising, photography, copy and packaging
Collaborate with Marketing and Culinary on campaigns, events, and class tie-ins that showcase key products and drive engagement
Collaborate closely with the Product Development / Private Brand team to:
Develop and refine seasonal briefs and line plans
Shape private brand strategies within assigned departments
Align timelines, milestones, and go/no-go decisions on new product development
Work with Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure operational feasibility, margin targets, and smooth execution of go-to-market plans
Lead or contribute to special projects and initiatives as needed
Qualification
Required
8+ years of proven senior merchandising experience in a multi-location, multi-channel retail environment; at least 3-5 years leading merchants or category managers
Experience managing a division or multiple categories with full accountability for sales, margin, and inventory
Background in home, kitchen, tabletop, or hard goods strongly preferred; omni-channel experience required
Demonstrated track record of driving revenue growth and profitable category performance
Developing and coaching merchandising talent
Using data and analytics to inform decisions
Strong strategic thinking and planning skills; able to zoom out on long-term direction and zoom in on in-season execution
Excellent collaboration skills with a proven ability to influence cross-functional partners at all levels
Strong negotiation skills and experience building successful vendor partnerships, including private brand / exclusive programs
Curiosity and hands-on experience using modern AI tools to streamline work, analyze large data sets faster, and reimagine how merchandising work gets done – without needing to be a technologist
High comfort with Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and merchandising / planning tools
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment with shifting priorities
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed
Benefits
Executive Access: Work directly with brand CEOs and senior leadership, solving real business problems and earning mentorship from top operators.
AI-First Skill Building: Get hands-on with the most advanced AI tools in the market. From automation to prompt engineering, you’ll build a modern tech stack that sets you apart in any industry.
Accelerated Career Path: High performers are quickly entrusted with greater responsibility, new challenges, and leadership opportunities across our portfolio of brands.
Competitive benefits: Paid time off policies, 401(k)/RRSP match, medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies, and employee discounts at our portfolio companies.
Company
CSC Generation
CSC Generation develops a proprietary technology platform designed to save brands from liquidating.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (2)
2024 (1)
2023 (5)
2022 (7)
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2024-08-27Series E
2021-10-01Series D
2019-01-01Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Justin Yoshimura
Founder, Chairman and CEO
Recent News
2025-07-19
2025-03-28
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