Merchant Director

2 weeks ago

Dodgeville, Wisconsin, United States Lands' End Full time

**Job Summary**

Lands' End is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead our product development process as a Merchant. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for driving category growth through strategic planning, financial management, and collaboration with cross-functional partners.

**Key Responsibilities**

  • Develop and execute merchandising strategies that align with the company's vision and initiatives, partnering with critical cross-functional partners.
  • Develop key concepts, key items, promotional strategies, and assortments that are brand-right and aligned with the Lands' End customer.
  • Lead teams and transform/develop talent, demonstrating exceptional leadership qualities and proven relationship-building skills.
  • Analyze market trends, translate them into profitable growth, and make recommendations that align with the brand.
  • Collaborate with Design, Creative, Quality, and Inventory teams to drive product content, quality, and fit.
  • Develop and execute financial plans, manage bottom-line profit and loss, and evaluate existing styles.

**Requirements**

  • 5-10 years of buying or merchandising experience in a catalog, specialty, or department store environment.
  • 5-10 years of product development experience in apparel.
  • Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills, with the ability to effectively interact with different communication styles.
  • Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage projects from concept to completion within time constraints.
  • Must be organized and self-motivated, with a proven ability to take calculated business risks.

**Compensation and Benefits**

The pay range for this position is $70,400 - $129,200. An employee's pay within the salary range will be based on numerous factors, including relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographical location, and business or organizational needs. This position may also be eligible for annual merit increase, bonus, and/or incentive compensation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health, dental, vision, and disability benefits.