Senior Merchandise Manager

This range is provided by Clarks. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $70,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr The Senior Merchandise Manager – Footwear is responsible for all DTC channels developing and executing merchandise strategies to drive sales, maximize profitability, and enhance brand positioning within the footwear category. This role requires a balance of strategic planning, product assortment management, market trend analysis, and cross‑functional collaboration to deliver compelling product ranges that meet customer needs and align with business objectives. Drive product alignment and digital execution, with a strong focus on DTC and marketplaces. The Senior Merchandise Manager reports to the VP of Merchandising & Planning and will set the merchandising assortments for the region, focusing on consumer needs, leading with marketplace insights, and driving a holistic and segmented go‑to‑market strategy. The Senior Merchandise Manager unlocks opportunities based on deep consumer and marketplace knowledge. Merchandising content at DTC weekly meetings with top/bottom sellers, key programs, and actions. Senior Merchandise Manager will work closely with VP of Merchandising, coordinating with merchandise planning to maximize revenues and commercial performance, developing best in class assortments across DTC and marketplace. Develop seasonal merchandising strategies and product assortments for the footwear category that align with brand vision, sales targets, and margin goals. Create and manage the DTC merchandise calendar, ensuring timely product launches and seasonal transition. Analyze market trends, competitive landscape, and customer insights to identify opportunities for growth and innovation. Responsible for overseeing marketplace style selection, inventory, and pricing. Analyze performance and adjust strategies and assortments. Establish gender & business unit growth strategy and collaborate with Director of Merch Planning to build budgets/targets to align. Lead product feed in and lifecycle decisions for DTC channels - identifying "white space" and areas of opportunity and risk. Align on global and regional marketing styles and work with eCommerce & stores teams to secure content that supports business unit budgets. Attend and drive to inform teams and drive sales. Ensure optimal product mix across performance, lifestyle, and fashion footwear segments. Attend planner OTB meetings to better understand trending categories & inventory risks. Work with other managers to take consistent action (marketing, performance marketing, & VM) – featuring same product/category. Present the merchandise strategy, supporting insights, assortment guidance and trading plans to DTC teams seasonally. Maintain an understanding of local market and competitive dynamics, target consumer needs, and product trends. Be a consumerist: obsess the consumer and understand quickly new competitive trends. Lead with the art and science of merchandise. What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s Degree and at least 5-7 years of related experience in Buying, Merchandising, Planning or Product Management at a manager level in the Footwear business. Proven ability to develop and execute profitable merchandising strategies. Digital and Marketplace experience. Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in retail math, forecasting, and data‑driven decision‑making. Understanding of the footwear market – consumer trends, competitors, distribution. Knowledge of different business operating models – Retail, Franchise, Ecommerce, Product, Supply Chain. Ability to lead and influence others. Have product acumen and footwear experience. Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership abilities. About Clarks Clarks, based in Somerset, England, has been at the forefront of innovative shoemaking since its foundation in 1825, when brothers James and Cyrus Clark made a slipper from sheepskin off‑cuts. At the time it was ground‑breaking: a combination of invention and craftsmanship that has remained at the heart of what the brand does now. In the Clarks archive of more than 22,000 pairs that have sparked revolutions and defined generations. From the original Clarks Desert Boot, first designed by Nathan Clark and launched in 1950, to the iconic Wallabee, each design has an instantly recognizable signature that makes it unmistakably Clar… Clarks is committed to embracing diversity throughout our workforce by creating an inclusive environment that reflects the many cultures and locations where we work. We strive to create a productive environment which everyone has an equal chance to succeed at all levels through the organization. We will not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, disability, marital status, color, race, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation or gender re‑assignment, complying with local legislative requirements. Actual compensation within a pay range will be based on factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, performance, Clarks’ business needs, internal equity and any statutory obligations. The pay range for this role may be modified by Clarks at any time in the future. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Management Industries Retail #J-18808-Ljbffr