Sr. Manager, Merchandising

Title: Sr. Manager, Merchandising

Salary Range: 120k-150k

What You’ll Be Responsible For:

Partner with the VP of Merchandising to create and implement seasonal line plan by delivery and style/SKU to achieve business strategies

Gather and analyze sell through hindsighting from global cross-functional partners

Develop price tiers and pricing architecture to guide Design in furthering the women’s line

Identify key items and growth opportunities by category and style

Establish wholesale and retail price points based on margin targets and perceived price value

Edit line with Design to build a balanced assortment covering global market needs and Design’s vision

Guide bulk buy process to communicate Design’s vision and ensure it reflects business strategy and hits production timeline

Communicate cross-functionally to bridge Design, Sales, Product Development and Production to ensure cohesive processes

Shop the market to be aware of trends, competitive price positioning, and market share

Assist the Merchandising team with the creation and implementation of seasonal line plans by delivery and style/SKU to achieve business strategies

Assist in the development of price tiers and pricing architecture

Work in partnership with the head of Merchandising to build balanced lines for Women’s Main line and MFO channels, based on empirical data and sales analyses

Collaborate with head of Merchandising to develop analytical models, systems, and processes to manage, measure, and evaluate retail (& wholesale) performance

Partner closely with planning team to track seasonal sales orders ensuring optimal procurement levels

Analyzes historical data, current business trends, and management insight to develop accurate class financial forecasts

Develops pre-season assortment plans that tie back to the monthly procurement targets and financial budget plans

Track and monitor key items and growth opportunities by category and style

Communicate cross-functionally to bridge Design, Sales, Product Development and Production to ensure cohesive processes

Assist in creating and maintaining weekly/monthly cross-functional reporting tools

Additional ad hoc projects and responsibilities as required to support the Merchandising department

Qualifications/Experience We’re Looking For:

Must have a Bachelor’s Degree

Must have a minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant merchandising experience

Must have strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Must have strong business acumen with ability to think strategically

Must have exceptional analytical skills

Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

Must have strong organizational skills and be detail-oriented

Must have proven ability to work with a cross-functional team

Strong knowledge of trends and competitive market are essential to success in this position

Benefits at Vince:

Robust healthcare options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending, and health savings account with employer funding

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid time off plans for vacation, sick, and personal, volunteer time, as well as company holidays

Hybrid and flexible work options available for roles that can be done remotely

Clothing allowance & merchandise discounts

$400 annual gym reimbursement

Monthly data/phone stipend for eligible roles

Mental health support tools and telehealth psychology and psychiatry

Family and caregiving benefits including a competitive paid parental leave program as well as supplemental infertility coverage

Life, accidental death & dismemberment, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance

Supplemental hospital indemnity, specified disease, and accident coverage

Pre-tax commuter benefits including transit and parking

Discounted pet, home & auto, and legal insurance

V Opco, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or military or veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. V Opco, LLC also provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.