Bunzl Distribution NA · 4 days ago
Director of Merchandising & Product Development-Earthwise
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$150K/yr - $175K/yr
8+ years expBunzl Distribution NA is a global leader in various industries, and they are seeking a Director of Merchandising to lead the development and execution of merchandising strategies for Earthwise’s reusable bag portfolio. The role involves ensuring alignment with customer brand objectives and market trends while driving profitability and growth, as well as supporting product and merchandising teams.
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Responsibilities
Lead and mentor product and merchandising teams, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement
Streamline merchandising workflows and tools to enhance efficiency, reduce sales team workload, and improve speed-to-market
Drive cross-functional alignment with operations, marketing, and supply chain teams
Develop and implement merchandising strategies for private label reusable bags across multiple retail partners
Analyze market trends, consumer insights, and competitive data to inform product assortment and pricing strategies
Partner with retail clients to design custom bag programs that align with their brand and sustainability initiatives
Collaborate with sales and customers to develop tailored product assortments that align with brand strategies and market trends
Translate customer insights into actionable product briefs, working closely with design and sourcing teams to bring new products to market
Serve as the primary merchandising liaison for key accounts, ensuring exceptional service and program execution
Identify white space opportunities and guide the end-to-end development of new products—from concept to commercialization—ensuring alignment with customer requirements and business objectives
Work closely with design and sourcing teams to create innovative, cost-effective, and sustainable bag solutions
Oversee packaging, branding, and in-store presentation standards for private label programs
Partner with the Director of Sales to develop budget forecasts by customer
Build investment and ROI plan by customer to meet annual forecast goals
Monitor sales performance and implement strategies to maximize margin and reduce waste
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business, Merchandising, Product Development, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred
8+ years of merchandising experience, ideally in consumer goods or retail private label programs
Strong understanding of sustainability trends and retail operations
Proven ability to manage complex customer relationships and deliver tailored solutions
Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
Preferred
MBA preferred
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Comfortable work environment
Full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match
Company
Bunzl Distribution NA
Bunzl Distribution USA, Inc.
5001-10000 employees
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